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”
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Convict Lake Backcountry – John Muir Wilderness
I have a confession to make. I don’t usually like to do the same trail twice because there is just so much more trails out there to see. But, this year I have returned a few times to the same trails, Convict Lake Backcountry being one. Convict Lake is a beautiful alpine lake just southContinue reading “Convict Lake Backcountry – John Muir Wilderness”
19 Eastern Sierra Lakes that You Have to Visit
Once upon a time in a land far far away, beyond where most Los Angeles dwellers would go, where the leaves rustle with the simplest of winds, where the lakes glisten when the sun hits them perfectly, where the wildflowers bloom after the snow melts, where the only sound you hear are the birds chirping,Continue reading “19 Eastern Sierra Lakes that You Have to Visit”
Big Pine Creek North Fork to Third Lake: John Muir Wilderness
Unfortunately this seems to be a very popular trail. Please make sure that you practice Leave No Trace; we found a lot of trash here and there. We found a couple campfires; it specifically says no campfires on this trail when you pick up your permits. *Originally hiked on June 9, 2019 & June 2,Continue reading “Big Pine Creek North Fork to Third Lake: John Muir Wilderness”
Sherwin Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest
We finally got out for a snowshoe hike this year. After 3 days of snowboarding we decided to take a break and go out for a snowshoe hike. I’ve been wanting to do this hike for many years, but we kept opting to snowboard instead of snowshoe. Sherwin Lakes is a short hike right outsideContinue reading “Sherwin Lakes Trail – Inyo National Forest”
Pine Creek to Honeymoon Lake – Inyo National Forest
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 12 miles, option to do Pine Creek & Italy Passes adding 19 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Elevation gain: 3000 ft to Honeymoon Lake Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: Coming from Los Angeles from the 14 take 395. Once you pass Bishop northbound, about 12 miles down theContinue reading “Pine Creek to Honeymoon Lake – Inyo National Forest”
Monarch Lakes – Sequoia National Park
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 11.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 3000 ft Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Visalia take the 198 East for 31.5 miles. Turn right onto Mineral King Road. It is not easy to find, but if you hit the Park Entrance where you have to pay toContinue reading “Monarch Lakes – Sequoia National Park”
Convict Lake Backcountry – Inyo National Forest
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 25.9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 6000 feet Description: Map – Mammoth High Country Map (Tom Harrison) Permits – Quotas in effect May – Nov; available online in advance: $5/person Day 1: Convict Lake to Mildred Lake After a good 5 hour drive we arrived at the trailheads parking lot whichContinue reading “Convict Lake Backcountry – Inyo National Forest”