The Fern Lake trail near Mammoth is a short and steep hike, which makes it an ideal spot to get a quick escape into the High Sierra.
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Hiking to Mammoth’s Fern Lake
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Ansel Adams Wilderness, Dog, Dogs, Hiking, Kids, Sierra Nevada
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Hiking Mammoth’s Crystal Lake
The Crystal Crag trail in Mammoth is one of the best compromises between breathtaking scenery and ease of access that you’ll find in California.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Hiking, Kids, Landscape Photography, Mammoth Lakes, Nature, Outdoors, Sierra Nevada
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Climbing Mount Whitney’s Mountaineers Route
The Mount Whitney Mountaineers Route is a steep, straight shot from Whitney Portal to the mountain’s summit. It was pioneered by John Muir who referred to the traditional main trail as for “soft, succulent people.” His comparison is not that far off. Continue reading
Fall at Finger Lake: Backpacking the Big Pine South Fork Trail
Epic mountain views? Check. A pristine emerald lake? Check. The biggest glaciers in the Sierra? Check. All of the crowds that you think would accompany such a magical spot? Not so much. Finger Lake is the type of hidden gem that showcases the breadth of amazing locations that California has to offer for those willing to explore off the beaten path.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, Beauty, California, Dogs, Hiking, Nature, Sierra Nevada, Wilderness
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Hiking the Baboon Lakes in Lake Sabrina Basin
A little off-trail can go a long way, and the Baboon Lakes are a perfect example of that. Only a few hours drive from LA, this area remains an oasis for people looking to escape the beaten path while keeping their day job.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Baboon Lakes, Backpacking, California, Dogs, Hiking, Inyo National Forest, Lake Sabrina, Mountains, Sierra Nevada
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Horseshoe Meadows to Shepherd Pass: Circling the Western Side of Mount Whitney
Hiking on the west side of Mount Whitney gives an entirely different perspective on a popular region dominated by the lower 48’s highest mountain. Jagged 14,000 foot peaks, crystal clear lakes, sprawling alpine meadows, and beautiful mountain basins dot a vast landscape that is seldom visited by hikers outside of the narrow confines of the JMT.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, California, Hiking, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada
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Hiking South Lake to Treasure Lakes
We concluded our family weekend in the Sierra with a day hike to the Treasure Lakes near Bishop. This is another short trail that gives hikers a great taste of the High Sierra without too much effort.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Inyo National Forest, Landscape Photography, Nature, Sierra Nevada
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Day hiking Little Lakes Valley
We returned to the mountains this past weekend for another taste of early summer in the High Sierra. This time, the whole family tagged along and we did some more family friendly dayhikes out of Owen’s Valley. Our first hike was in Little Lakes Valley, which is one of the easiest access points to the High Sierra and also one of the range’s flattest trails. It’s the perfect trail for someone’s first trip to the Sierra.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Inyo National Forest. John Muir Wilderness, Nature, Sierra Nevada
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Hiking the North Fork of Big Pine
This trip was the two year anniversary of Callie’s first backpacking trip and the launch of CaliTrails. We celebrated the occasion by taking our first backpacking trip of the year on one of the Sierra’s best dog friendly trails.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, California, Dog, Hiking, John Muir, Landscape Photography, Sierra Nevada
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Mono Lake South Tufa State Reserve
It’s not much of a hike, but wow, Mono Lake sure is gorgeous. The limestone tufas that jettison out of the water are a surreal sight unlike anything else. It’s a perfect place for serious landscape photography, or a relaxing sunset stroll after a day in the mountains.
Categories: Trail Guide
Tags: California, Landscape Photography, Mono Lake, Photography, Sierra Nevada
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