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Driving Directions: From Clovis (near Fresno), take Hwy. 168 42 miles northeast to the resort town of Shaver Lake. Turn right (generally east) onto Dinkey Creek Road and follow it 26 miles to the Courtright/Wishon Y. Take the right fork south to Wishon Reservoir, 4 more miles south. Wishon Reservoir’s Woodchuck Trailhead is located immediately across the dam on the left side (east) of the road.

4 Halfmoon Lake

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Trip Data: 11S 335355 4102079; 26 miles; 4/1 days

Topos: Rough Spur, Courtright Reservoir, Blackcap Mtn.

Highlights: Halfmoon Lake is set in an amphitheater of granite walls sculpted by vanished rivers of ice. Its shallow basin and lower elevation create relatively warm water temperatures. Head for Halfmoon Lake via Woodchuck Lake and then make a semiloop on the return via Chimney Lake.

DAY 1 (Woodchuck Trailhead to Woodchuck Lake, 8 miles): From the Woodchuck Trailhead, the trail climbs nearly 400 feet before curving east and briefly joining a dirt road. Step onto the dirt road and turn south (right) to follow the road 30 feet to a signed junction. At this junction, take the trail branching left (southeast) and continue climbing.