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Blue Canyon Lake is a stunning alpine lake that makes for great for a day hike, but can also be an overnight trip.
Trailhead Coordinates: 38º 19'08.46"N 119º39'49.26"W Elev 8897ft
The trail is kind of tricky to find. It is West of the PCT trailhead at Sonora Pass and it is not marked. You park along the side of Hwy 108 and scramble down an embankment where a creek flows at the bottom. Cross this creek and you will see the trail. Try to get to the trailhead as early in the day as possible, as parking is very limited (about enough room for four vehicles).
This hike takes you into the Emigrant Wilderness. You will pass through alpine meadows of breathtaking wild flowers. The path is very steep at times and rocky, so it can be a bit slippery. You follow a stream for the majority of the hike.
Blue Canyon Lake is stunning, sitting at 10,052ft. Its waters are turquoise and crystal clear. You can swim, enjoy a nice lunch by the water, and even camp in the area.
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