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Backpacking the Grand Canyon of Tuolumne Loop in Yosemite National Park

March 24, 2023 By Greg Glass Leave a Comment

Yosemite National P ark, and in particular Yosemite Valley, is home to some of the most famous wilderness landmarks in America. But north of the Valley, and north of Highway 120 and Tuolumne Meadows, resides an area of the park known as the Yosemite Wilderness. And in the same way that the mighty Merced River […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: Backpacking, moderate, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park

Backpacking the North/South Lake Loop: Hutchinson Meadow to Goddard Canyon

November 9, 2017 By Greg Glass 2 Comments

Day 2 on the North Lake/South Lake Loop

DAY TWO on the North Lake/South Lake Loop Our second day on the trail would be relatively short, and connect us with the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail with the Goddard Canyon Junction our destination. We awoke to another beautiful, clear morning and we headed southwest along Piute Creek towards the JMT junction. […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Backpacking, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Sierra National Forest, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, wilderness

Backpacking the North/South Lake Loop: Piute Pass to Hutchinson Meadow

November 8, 2017 By Greg Glass 3 Comments

Day 1 of 6 - North Lake Campground to Hutchinson Meadow

DAY ONE on the North Lake/South Lake Loop The Piute Pass Trail is a gentle 2,000 ascent up a gorgeous canyon over five miles.  We woke at sunrise at the North Lake Campground, had breakfast and coffee, and broke camp.  We hit the trailhead at approximately 7:30 a.m.  The weather was sunny and perfect. Our […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Sierra National Forest, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, wilderness

Backpacking the North/South Lake Loop in Six Days: An Overview

November 7, 2017 By Greg Glass 40 Comments

6 Nights Backpacking the North Lake South Lake Loop

For those who have backpacked the famous John Muir Trail, Evolution Valley is often mentioned as one of the most beautiful and memorable spots along the trail.  But is there a way to get to Evolution Valley on just a one-week backpacking adventure?  The answer is YES – and the most popular of these routes […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: Backpacking, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Sierra National Forest, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, wilderness

Hiking the High Sierra Trail – Bearpaw Meadow to Big Arroyo Junction

September 19, 2016 By Greg Glass 1 Comment

Big Arroyo on the High Sierra Trail

Day Two on the High Sierra Trail is an epic adventure that includes some of the most legendary sights and sounds of Sequoia National Park. It’s a solid 12-13 mile journey, but worth every single step. We began at Bearpaw Meadow,  heading north along the ridge with the deep Kaweah River canyon to the east. On […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, HST Resources, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, High Sierra Trail, HST, National Park, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, Thru-hiking

Hiking the High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to Bearpaw Meadow

September 18, 2016 By Greg Glass 6 Comments

Eagle View Panorama on the High Sierra Trail

Day One on the High Sierra Trail we hiked 11.5 miles east-bound, from Crescent Meadow to Bearpaw. Starting at the giant forest, we followed the edge of the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River – a super deep canyon with stunning views to the south, west and east towards the Great Western Divide. This section of the High Sierra Trail only […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, HST Resources, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, High Sierra Trail, HST, National Park, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, Thru-hiking

Hiking the High Sierra Trail – An Overview

September 17, 2016 By Greg Glass 31 Comments

Hiking the High Sierra Trail

Lesser known than the famous John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail (HST) is in many ways just as historically significant as it’s longer and more famous brother. In 1928, Sequoia National Park was expanded from the western section famous for the giant Sequoia Grove all the way to the Eastern Sierra and Mt. Whitney. […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, HST Resources, Trail Guides Tagged With: Backpacking, High Sierra Trail, HST, multi-day, National Park, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, strenuous, Thru-hiking

Re-Mapping the Sierra Mountains

June 7, 2015 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Somewhere between South Fork and Whitney

The iconic Sierra mountains are one of the true treasures of California. Thousands of people hike and backpack in these rugged, beautiful mountains every year. The growing popularity of trails like the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail put a strain on a very narrow corridor through the Sierra. The Sierra Mapping Project is a five-year effort […]

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