Near Bell Meadow Trail
On the way to Buck Lakes, on the Bell Meadow Trail from the Crabtree Trailhead in the Emigrant Wilderness.
Near Bell Meadow Trail
Stopping for a lovely photo around Wood Lake.
Near Bell Meadow Trail
Aspens from out of Grouse Lake. It can be crowded...I suggest only one night camping.
Near Bell Meadow Trail
Hiking up the Bell Meadow Trail from Grouse Lake.
Near Bell Meadow Trail
There's a big difference between windward and leeward on the Bell Meadow Trail!

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Bell Meadow Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
An excellent trail leading from the Crabtree Trailhead to Emigrant Wilderness.
15.9
mi
Distance
3,129
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
15.87mi
Distance
3,129ft
Elevation Gain
1,335ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
8,358ft
High Point
6,498ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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