White Rock Lake via Pacific Crest Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Bikes not permitted on the Pacific Crest Trail. Trails through beautiful country to placid lake resting below Mount Lola. White Rock Lake makes a pleasant stopover for Pacific Crest Trail trekkers or hikers wanting to work for an overnighter -- to which most people drive. Fishing is popular for rainbow (stocked 2000).
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7580’-7818’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To White Rock Lake via Pacific Crest Trail
Topographic Maps: Norden, Independence Lake, Webber Peak. Follow the Pacific Crest Trail north from Donner Pass 12 miles or south from Meadow Lake Road (E) 5 miles. Then a signed connecting trail from the Pacific Crest Trail near White Rock Creek branches upstream to the lake. From the dam at the lake, the trail to Mount Lola crosses around the Lake and climbs the mountain. Most campers drive in from the north via Meadow Lake Road (see Grouse Lakes and Overview Map). After this good road crosses the Sierra Crest and Pacific Crest Trail (E), a rough 5-mile road more suitable for OHVs branches to left (east) to White Rock.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
This is just a connecting trail after a long hike on the PCT. It's easier to just drive to the lake.
