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Approach

Crabtree to Bear Lake

Pretrip current conditions recheck

Current status
unknown
Required
Yes
Topics
  • access road
  • trail and crossings
  • snow
  • water
  • fire and closures
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-route-emigrant-crabtree-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Forest alert index requires current order/map review. Historical mapped connections and hiking descriptions do not establish present road, trail, snow, crossing or water conditions.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Still unresolved

Entry

Crabtree Trailhead

Pretrip current conditions recheck

Required
Yes
Status
unknown
Topics
  • road and trail status
  • fire restrictions
  • parking and facility availability
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-crabtree

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    The forest alert index contains dynamic road and fire orders. Current applicability to Crabtree Trailhead needs individual order and map review; its named access relationship is not an open-status observation.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Still unresolved

Traversed place

Emigrant Wilderness

Pet policy

County leash ordinance
Tuolumne County; verify details
Direct control required
Yes
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Pet Information: dogs must be under direct control and Tuolumne County has a leash ordinance.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Pretrip current conditions recheck

Required
Yes
Topics
  • access roads
  • parking
  • trail conditions
  • water and facilities
  • issuing station operations
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Operational Hours directs visitors to check conditions and weather before travel; named access points do not establish that a road, parking space, water supply or facility will be available.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Pretrip current conditions recheck

Current route access
unknown
Required
Yes
Topics
  • road closures and seasonal access
  • current fire orders
  • occupancy rules
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Alerts index reviewed October 5, 2026 includes fire restrictions, occupancy limits and road closure orders, including a portion of 4N12 and Cherry access road 1N98. Exact applicability and current status require individual order/map review.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Pretrip current conditions recheck

Required
Yes
Topics
  • fire restrictions
  • smoke
  • snow
  • weather and avalanche conditions
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-wilderness

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Current Conditions links to current fire restrictions, fire/smoke, avalanche forecasts and regional snow depth. These are pre-trip checking sources, not an observation of open roads or safe trails.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest. Retrieved: 2026-10-05.

Still unresolved

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At a glance

Camping distance measurement
Basis
horizontal; not slope line
Mapped lake identity
Edition basis
2021 filename
Geometry
not imported
Name
Bear Lake
Wilderness
wilderness-emigrant

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Requirements and current conditions

Camping area restriction

Recorded for: Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

No campsites inferred
Yes
Restriction
Camping near cliff edges directly above Bear Lake is prohibited.
Site availability
unknown
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-emigrant-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Minimum Camping Distance Map for Bear Lake, page 1 (2021 filename): Camping near cliff edges directly above Bear Lake is prohibited.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Routes and geography

Camping distance measurement

Recorded for: Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

Basis
horizontal; not slope line
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-emigrant-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Minimum Camping Distance Map for Bear Lake, page 1 (2021 filename): distance from water to camp is measured horizontally, not on the slope line.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Facilities and services

Camping setback

Recorded for: Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

From
  • water
  • trails
  • posted signs
Map is reference only
Yes
Minimum feet
100
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-emigrant-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Minimum Camping Distance Map for Bear Lake, page 1 (2021 filename): camping less than 100 feet from water, trails or posted signs is prohibited.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Camping setback recommendation

Recorded for: Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

Basis
Leave No Trace ethic; not asserted regulatory minimum
Recommended feet
200
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-emigrant-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Minimum Camping Distance Map for Bear Lake, page 1 (2021 filename): 200 feet is the Leave No Trace recommended minimum distance, distinct from the 100-foot regulatory minimum.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

More planning facts

Mapped lake identity

Recorded for: Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

Edition basis
2021 filename
Geometry
not imported
Name
Bear Lake
Wilderness
wilderness-emigrant
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-emigrant-bear-lake

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Minimum Camping Distance Map for Bear Lake, page 1 (2021 filename): named lake in Emigrant Wilderness and system trail marked To Crabtree Trailhead. The system trail ends on the southwest approach to Bear Lake. No shoreline polygon, campsite inventory or live water availability is inferred.

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

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