Birch Lake Trailhead

Trailhead Number: J22

Wilderness Served: John Muir Wilderness

Quota: 8

Useage: Light

How to get a permit:

Also know as:

Common first night destination: Birch Lake

Regulations and useful info: No campfires above 10,000 ft.

Other common destinations: Birch Mountain

Directions to trailhead: Heading west from Big Pine, use McMurray Meadow road off of Galcier Lodge road. Specific directions recommended and a good map.

Access: 4x4 reccommended

Road number: 9S03 to 9S03A

Stock turnaround: Along road

Stock facilities: No

Toilet facilities: No

Day use parking: End of dirt road

Overnight parking: End of dirt road

Picnic facilities: No

Food storage lockers: No

Nearest campground: Baker creek

Potable water: No