Alpine Meadows Ski Area Road:

The Ski Area Road provides one of the most popular access trails into the Granite Chief Wilderness. At times too popular, if you’re looking for solitude or a backcountry wilderness experience.

The Five Lakes Basin is one of those wilderness destinations that were on the brink of being loved to death. The basin is slowly recovering to a more natural state. The lakes are lovely; fishing is better than catching. Just like Mother Nature designed this natural wonder millions of year ago.

And as you drop deeper into the heart of the Wilderness, your soul will be renewed. When you climb out, your heart will be pumping.