Yosemite National Park Trail

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Trail to Wapama Falls
in Yosemite National Park

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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir hike Wapama Falls Rancharia Tueeulala Waterfall Kolana Rock Yosemite National Park Trail
In the northwest corner of Yosemite National Park there is a valley that John Muir described as “a wonderfully exact counterpart of the great Yosemite.“ Since Muir's time, Hetch Hetchy Valley has changed. It was dammed in 1923 and a large blue reservoir now covers the valley. Muir opposed the dam, and fellow conservationists lost a long battle to preserve the valley.… Read more.
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Yosemite National Park Trail

May Lake
in Yosemite National Park

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May Lake hike Yosemite National Park Trail
May Lake is a high elevation lake off Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park north of Yosemite Valley. This 2.4-mile hike with 400 feet of elevation gain is a perfect outing for late summer and early fall when the road and trail are free of snow.Stroll along a wide trail through a lovely pine forest. As you near the lake, gradually ascend a granite floor with sparser… Read more.
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Sequoia Trail

Primrose Lake
in Sequoia National Park

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Primrose Lake Trail Sequoia
If you are hiking to Sky Blue Lake in the high mountain backcountry of Sequoia National Park, There are nearby lakes worth visiting. Primrose Lake, is located just off the side of Miter Basin and is a scenic destination. To get to Primrose Lake, follow Upper Rock Creek to Miter Basin. Pass the Major General on the right and turn left up the last cirque before the ridge… Read more.
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Sequoia Trail

Upper Rock Creek to Sky Blue Lake
in Sequoia National Park

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Sky Blue Lake Trail Sequoia National Park Sierra Nevada Mountains California
There is a remote and picturesque basin on the west side of Sequoia National Park. At the terminus is a large lake with waters so deep and blue you will think you are staring up at the heavens.The trek up Miter Basin begins at Rock Creek Meadow, nine miles from the nearest trailhead. Those making the hike typically stay overnight in the area, and nearby Lower Soldier… Read more.
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Lower Soldier Lake to New Army Pass
in Sequoia National Park

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New Army Pass
New Army Pass lies at the end of Cottonwood Lakes Trail, 7.5 miles from Horseshoe Meadow. The pass provides off-trail ascents to two nearby summits, Mount Langley and Cirque Peak. There is also a trail down the northwest side of the pass venturing into Sequoia National Park with access to countless backcountry destinations including Lower Soldier Lake, Sky Blue Lake, and… Read more.
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Sequoia Trail

Lower Soldier Lake
in Sequoia National Park

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Lower Soldier Lake Trail Sequoia
Lower Soldier Lake lies at 10,800 feet on the eastern edge of Sequoia National Park. This is a favored place for backpackers to bed down, and for good reason. A host of trails and off-trail targets make this a prime base camp. The nearest trailhead is Horseshoe Meadow in the Golden Trout Wilderness, which offers two routes to Lower Soldier Lake. About half a mile… Read more.
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Sierra Trails

Old Cottonwood Creek Trail to South Fork Lakes
in the John Muir Wilderness

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Sierra Lakes
Old Cottonwood Creek Trail breaks from the popular Cottonwood Lakes Trail for a more secluded hike into Cottonwood Basin, visiting pristine meadows, alpine lakes, flowing creeks, and amber forests. The trail provides a lovely 8-mile day hike to South Fork Lake, with several options to extend to nearby lakes and peaks.Take Cottonwood Lakes Trail from Horseshoe Meadow as… Read more.
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Sierra Trails

Cottonwood Lakes Trail to New Army Pass
in the John Muir Wilderness

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Sierra Lakes Trail
Cottonwood Lakes Trail provides a scenic romp through the Southeastern Sierras with alpine lakes and mountain views. Located south of Mt. Whitney and west of the city of Lone Pine, the trail travels through the Golden Trout Wilderness and the John Muir Wilderness to end at the border of Sequoia National Park. This is a superb trail for day hikers and backpackers… Read more.
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Chicken Spring Lake
in the Golden Trout Wilderness

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Lake Trail Sierra
This mountain lake is 0.6 miles from Cottonwood Pass, making it an easy 8.2-mile round-trip hike from Horseshoe Meadow. With just 1,330 feet of elevation gain en route to the lake, this is a desirable destination for day-hikers and a good first camp for backpackers.Follow Cottonwood Pass Trail to a junction at the pass with Pacific Crest Trail. Turn right and continue… Read more.
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Sequoia Trail

Monarch Lakes
in Sequoia National Park

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Monarch Lakes Trail Sequoia National Park hike
The beautiful Monarch Lakes grace the Sierras in an alpine cradle beneath Sawtooth Peak in the Mineral King Region of Sequoia National Park. A 9.4-mile round-trip hike climbs over 2,500 feet to visit the picturesque pair of high-elevation lakes.Make your way to the Sawtooth Trailhead near the end of Mineral King and start up the trail. The first 0.7 miles get your… Read more.
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