A calm before the storm in Sequoia *Originally hiked: Oct 24–25, 2020 This one was a good one about 2 years ago, right before a snow storm hit the area, we got one last backpacking trip in to a lake that is named after us. Ok it’s not named after us, but I do haveContinue reading “Twin Lakes: Sequoia National Park”
Category Archives: Sequoia National Park
20 Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
For about 10 years now, we have been going to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks for Memorial Day and random weekend trips. Sometimes I forget that on the other side of the Eastern Sierras there is the Western Side which is just as beautiful. In this blog post I will share some of theContinue reading “20 Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks”
High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to 9 Mile Creek
“The High Sierra Trail has all the memory-making potential of a much longer hike, packaged into a job-friendly, one-week vacation. There is perhaps no better way to laterally cross the immense Sierra Nevada range on foot.” Zebulon Wallace Soon after I heard that my ex-colleague did the High Sierra Trail and better yet wrote aboutContinue reading “High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to 9 Mile Creek”
Mt. Whitney – Inyo National Forest
Mt. Whitney, tallest mountain of the lower 48 is not a hike to be taken lightly. You don’t just wake up and say, hey I think I’m going to hike Mt. Whitney today. Why? Because you shouldn’t! I’ve climbed the summit twice and put together a guide that can help you plan out your adventure if you choose to climb it.
Pear Lake Ski Hut – Sequoia National Park
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 12.9 miles Elevation gain: 3000 ft Difficulty: Difficult Type: Out-and-back Background Pear Lake Ski Hut (also called “Pear Lake Ranger Station”) is a small ski hut nestled 6 miles deep off the highway in Sequoia National Park near Wolverton. Depending on weather (snow) and trail conditions, the hut opens itsContinue reading “Pear Lake Ski Hut – Sequoia National Park”
Little Baldy – Sequoia National Park
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 3.5 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: 739 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Dorst Campground drive about 1.5 miles South. You will see a large sign on the left side of the road “Little Baldy Trailhead”. On the right you will see a sign that says “LittleContinue reading “Little Baldy – Sequoia National Park”
General Grant Tree Trail – Kings Canyon National Park
Where: Kings Canyon National Park Mileage: .86 miles Difficulty: Easy Recommended: Camera Directions: Going east from Fresno on the 180, after about 50 miles, you will reach Big Stump Entrance Station. 1.7 miles after you will reach and intersection, turn left to stay on Route 180 and drive another 1.6 miles and turn left onContinue reading “General Grant Tree Trail – Kings Canyon National Park”
Buck Rock Lookout – Giant Sequoia National Monument
Where: Giant Sequoia National Monument Mileage: .82 miles Difficulty: Easy Recommended: Binoculours Directions: Heading south on General’s Highway (198) to Big Meadows Road. Turn left onto FS 14S11. After 3 miles you hit Horse Camp campground, turn left onto FS 13S04. Follow signs to Buck Rock, it is about 2.5 miles. There are restrooms andContinue reading “Buck Rock Lookout – Giant Sequoia National Monument”
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Area
Where: Sierra National Forest Mileage: 28.8 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult Elevation gain: ~3000 feet Recommended: Swim Suit for shower To get to the trailhead: From the 99 take 180 East to 168 East for 50 miles to the town of Shaver Lake. Once you hit Dinkey Creek Road turn right and stay on here for 11.7Continue reading “Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Area”
Boole Tree Loop – Sequoia National Forest
Where: Sequoia National Forest Mileage: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderate Recommended: Water From Grant Grove, which is right off the 180, about 5 miles North turn left onto Forest Road 13S55. The sign will say: Converse Basin Grove, Stump Meadow and Boole Tree Trail. Needed a short hike that we could take the crew since weContinue reading “Boole Tree Loop – Sequoia National Forest”