Hike the Wuksachi Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
In winter and early spring, the trail can be buried under snow and ice, especially on the shaded north-facing stretches. Bring traction devices and trekking poles — wooden bridges get dangerously slick when icy.
The creek crossings run high during spring snowmelt. The bridges keep your feet dry on the main trail, but if you venture toward Cahoon Meadow, expect potentially muddy and waterlogged sections.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
If you're staying at Wuksachi Lodge, hit this trail right after breakfast before the day-trippers arrive — you'll likely have the entire path to yourself until mid-morning.
In summer, hike one-way to Lodgepole and catch the free Purple Route 2 shuttle back to the lodge. It turns a there-and-back into a proper point-to-point without needing two cars.
The junction with the Twin Lakes Trail is easy to miss if you're not paying attention. If you want Cahoon Meadow's wildflowers, bear left (north) at the split — peak bloom is typically late June through mid-July depending on snowpack.
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