52 min
Overview
Follow the Sabrina Basin Trail (31E01) about half way down the west side of Blue Lake to a trail junction. At that point, the Sabrina Basin Trail (31E01) turns west and heads to the many beautiful lakes to the southwest. <br><br>The Baboon Lakes Trail (31E01A) continues almost directly south near the lake and then makes up a moderate climb to the first Baboon Lake. This is a beautiful lake with good campsites. If you cross the creek and climb up the rock south of the lake, there is a great view of the Blue Lake basin and Piute Crags.<br><br>From there, it is possible to continue off-trail around the north side of Baboon Lakes and up the canyon to Sunset Lake, but this is much more difficult than the trail to Baboon Lake. <br><br>About halfway between Blue Lake and Baboon Lakes, there is a short trail leading to Donkey Lake. The trail is very pleasant, but the lake itself is the least scenic in the middle fork area.
Trail Stats
2.0 km
188 m
3366 m
3178 m
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Photos
Piute Crags and Blue Lake.
Piute Crags and Blue Lake.
Lowest of Baboon Lakes. An off-trail route goes to Sunset Lake via the canyon seen at the end of the lake
Lowest of Baboon Lakes. An off-trail route goes to Sunset Lake via the canyon seen at the end of the lake