In the Sierra Nevada mountain range, right in between Independence and Visalia, you have a great place called Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It isn't very widely known but i have noticed more and more people every year. There are so many great dayhikes and high sierra weeklong trails. And the best part is that Mt. Whitney is within a weeks hike!
Starting in kings canyon and looping back is the ray lakes/paradise valley loop. it is very enjoyable. at first, going up the bubbs creek trail, it is constant uphill, then after Glenn pass its a steady downward trail the follows a stream which turns into a river further down the trail. if you hike early in the season you might even get some snow at Glenn pass.
from the south you also have a nice trail you can take from crescent meadow, Sequoia national park to roads end in kings canyon national park. i took the trail that went through bearpaw meadow, over elizabeth pass (snow) and descended into the canyon after going over avalanche pass.
As an experienced Hiker, i highly recommend this area to any ammeters who want to go for an adventure.
Does anyone know what the snow level is like right now in the Sierras? I'm thinking about a late season weekend backpacking trip, but have not heard how the weather is on the Eastern side.
Does anyone know what the snow level is like right now in the Sierras? I'm thinking about a late season weekend backpacking trip, but have not heard how the weather is on the Eastern side.
nice to see you here M14's. that sounds like a ton of fun even tho im sick. i miss camping and hiking!
Another familiar face! I've got a great place in the Sierras, but snow might be too deep after our recent storms.
What are you sick with?
Hey scott lol looks like there will be a few of use in the drawing lol.
just a cold bug. norm it rains in SD and everyone gets sick. then when there fine again I get sick. just worried cause i have a 3 week old and i dont want her to get sick!
Does anyone know what the snow level is like right now in the Sierras? I'm thinking about a late season weekend backpacking trip, but have not heard how the weather is on the Eastern side.
i have never been there this late in the season but you should check nps.gov/seki and you can find out with a few phone calls.
i bet the 180 is closed past hume lake by now.
Or if you're a die-hard jeep guy like me, you can find a 4x4 trail (farther south) and spend your vacation burning gas and showing mother nature who's boss!