Sunday (6/28) we'll enter Emigrant Wilderness at a new trailhead - Leavitt Lake. We've been in at Crabtree, and up/down Cherry Creek entering at Shingle Springs and West Fork CC entering at Bourland Meadow. All spectacular. Lots of opportunity for solitude, granite, swimming (or at least getting wet), granite, vistas - did I mention the granite? We enjoy off-trail routes and solitude.
I'm sure it will be great (granite) but thought I'd ask for any recommendations (dos or don'ts). The rough plan is to follow along the four Emigrant Lakes, maybe head over to Huckleberry, then along CC to Lord Meadow, up the drainage from Yellowhammer Lake, and depending on how much time we have left make our way back. Fishing is a plus if possible, but not mandatory. I've read livestock may be thick near Emigrant Lakes. Also was just told that the road into Leavitt Lake TH is closed - hoping maybe fewer pack trains?
Anyway, suggestions appreciated.