Waterhouse Lake Hike - Emigrant Wilderness 2004

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Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: - 870 /870
Distance: 3.0 mi RT
Season: May - July
Fish Species: RB
Fishing Rating: 3
Date: 07/04/2004
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This fairly steep hike gets one to the very crowded, but somewhat scenic Waterhouse lake quickly. For the adventurous, bouldering down the north canyon wall offers a nice change of pace from following the well-ducked trail. Surrounded by granite walls in all directions, this hike offers expansive views of the glaciated South Fork Stanislaus drainage. Fishing in the lake for decent size rainbows and the occasional brookie is fair at best, as this lake is hit extremely hard by day-hikers.