Other activities include group and individual picnicking, catch-and-release fishing, boating, and nature study. The Buck Lakes Trail starts from the junction of the Crabtree and Emigrant Lake trails on the western shore of Upper Buck Lake. Since no hikers had been out and back, they had little information about the condition of the trails. ... “ On the way to Buck Lakes, on the Bell Meadow Trail from the Crabtree Trailhead in … Check in at ranger station around noon on Saturday as it started to drizzle. Located on a 215-acre site adjacent to a 520-acre flood control lake, the park hosts more than 16 miles of hiking and biking trails for its main activity. While Smith & Morris Lakes remains elusive, I was stoked to finally experience the string of lakes from Crabtree. Lone Pine, CA. Crabtree Meadow Trailhead had plenty of parking and restrooms, but no water. The Crabtree Trailhead There are two hikes that I have wanted to do that till this point have remained ever elusive to me; Smith & Morris Lakes of the Trinity Alps, and the Crabtree Trailhead of the Emigrant Wilderness. The trailhead is located on Wake County and Town of Cary property between the Lake Crabtree dam and Old Reedy Creek Road. Trails from there wind out through Lake Valley and off toward Buck Lakes. Lake Crabtree County Park offers visitors opportunities for outdoor recreation. Some are wide, classic mountain lakes while others are quiet, little gems hidden away in the forest. Share a Gem . Begin at the boulders located at the Crabtree Valley Trailhead. About 2.5 miles from the trailhead, the trail passes Camp Lake which is good for swimming. Deer Lake rests deep in the Emigrant Wilderness amidst dozens of other lakes, each one as scenic and inviting as the next. The third trailhead which gets a lot of use is Crabtree Camp, not far from Gianelli's Cabin. The Trail to Deer Lake Wildflowers, Panoramic Views, Tranquil Lakes. Share a Video . It crosses the stream, runs down the eastern side of Lower Buck Lake, and then drops slightly to connect with the Bell Meadow and Letora Lake trails. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. The second lake is worth the extra .5 mile Nearby Recommended Routes. Share a Photo . You could spend days exploring the area around Deer Lake and never grow weary of your exploits. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Cottonwood Pass Trail to Whitney Portal 38.7 mi 62.3 km • 7,417' Up 2260.62 m Up • 8,973' Down 2734.97 m Down. Trails out of Crabtree Camp lead into the Cherry Creek area and across to Huckleberry Lake. Hike down to a beautiful valley with a sparkling lake ringed by massive firs and cedars. Add a Symbol . It is the starting point for the Town’s 7-mile Black Creek Greenway and an access point for the East Coast Greenway which runs west on Black Creek Greenway and east through Umstead State Park on Reedy Creek Greenway. However the trail crosses a stream about 200 feet from the trailhead. Climb over the boulders, and start hiking down this "reforested" road. Crabtree Lakes Trail Difficult. Tom Harrison Trail Map Temp: Night 28-35F Day 50-60F Crabtree trail head to Upper Buck loop. We did get an updated weather report and were told snow until evening. Hike Description . This peaceful, alpine lake makes for a perfect one day getaway during the summer months and to escape the heat of the foothills. It is a fairly popular trail for day hiking, backpacking, and fishing. Gianelli Cabin trailhead near Burst Rock is another favorite starting point. 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