Originally Posted by
Cutthroat
Looking for advice...In the spring I want to hike into a Trinity Alps lake. I'm 71 years old and will have to cross four streams that will probably have water flowing to nearly knee level. I can wear hiking boots and change into sandals to cross the streams, but to do that 4 times is tedious. I'm thinking of just hiking in my Dan Bailey breathable hip waders and wading boots. The small lake will be marshy so I'll also need to wade a little in it. The round trip hike is about 4 miles. I need to buy a pair of wading boots that can hold up on a hike like this, and I don't want to "break the bank". Can anyone recommend wading boots for a hike like this?
Wow, 71 and hiking into the Trinity Alps to fish. You Sir, are my hero. And my goal. My two cents, and that's all it's worth, is that since this is just 2 miles in and out with 4 crossings I'd just wear some regular cross trainer type shoes with no socks and carry my wading gear in a pack. Use a staff for the crossings to mitigate for the regular shoe soles. Best of luck to you.
Ed
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