Comments on: Cherry Creek Canyon

By: Pavel

Pavel — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:21:58 +0000

We took the trail to Lord Meadow and then followed the creek (with a few exceptions where impassable) to maybe 0.3 mile past the “Cherry Bomb”. After some bushwhack from hell to get from there back up to Kibbie Ridge trail, if I were doing this trip again, I would plan on 3 days and backpack to Lord Meadow (or so) on Day 1, explore the creek as a day trip on Day 2 and then return back on Kibbie Ridge trail on Day 3. It would make for a much more civilized trip…

By: pantilat

pantilat — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 04:23:10 +0000

In reply to Leslie.If you're going in the fall complexities are greatly reduced since Cherry Creek slows to a trickle and you can cross the creek with no issues. Considering the road closure to the former trailhead it probably makes sense just to access from the bottom below Cherry Lake. The downside to late season is Cherry Creek slow to a trickle and the sights and sounds of water falling become muted. Either way, it's a beautiful spot. Have a fun adventure!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 03:49:15 +0000

Thanks for the resource and tips about navigating the canyon. I’ve been trying to get here for years and have a 2 week trip planned this fall, including this area. We’ll probably follow your suggestion to enter at Lookout Point and then rejoin the trail at Lord at Mercur lake, or if water levels allow, Lord Meadow. Love your blog/insta, thanks again

By: Scott Kelley

Scott Kelley — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:19:46 +0000

I have always wanted to visit Cherry Creek Canyon. Your blog and photos are terrific! I was wondering if you had taken that route into the upper part of the canyon that would avoid most of the complexities but not sacrifice the scenery? This is the route that would utilize the Kibbie Ridge trail up to Lookout Point and then down through forest and slabs to the Flinstones. Also, there is a really interesting looking swimming hole just below the confluence of Cherry Creek and West Fork Cherry Creek, and I was wondering if you had visited or knew a route to reach it? Any advice or updates would be much appreciated! Scott

By: Sumit Bhardwaj

Sumit Bhardwaj — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:00:32 +0000

HI Leor,

Looks a very good trip. Alas, I don’t think this area will be open for an year or two. Rim fire scarred Clavery River Canyon and Cherry Creek drainage.

Would you have the map for this route?

Cheers,
Sumit

P.S. – It’s not part of Yosemite because Cherry Creek doesn’t merge into Tuolumne till both are way out of the Park boundary.

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By: david reid

david reid — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:38:08 +0000

Leor,
Did a top down upper Cherry Creek canyoneering trip last week. It was spectacular! Floated the gorge and jumped some shallow pools (ooh!) My wife and I and three buddies had a fantastic time. I think it truly is one of the most beautiful places in the world!

Your photos really capture that beauty. Thanks!

By: pantilat

pantilat — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0000

In reply to Janet.Thank you!

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:42:49 +0000

I love you blog. You have great photos and visit places that I don’t think I’ll ever get to.