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

Half Dome
in Yosemite National Park

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Half Dome hike Yosemite National Park John Muir Trail
It might be half a dome, but it’s a full day’s hike – 16 miles round trip from Yosemite Valley with 4,800 feet of elevation gain. Is Yosemite’s much heralded bucket-list hike worth all the hoopla? You bet it is. Half Dome is an iconic element of the Yosemite landscape, and the trail to its summit is a one of a kind.Get a permit. Due to the popularity of… Read more.
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Yosemite National Park Trail

Chilnualna Falls Trail
in Yosemite National Park

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This less-traveled single track on the southern end of Yosemite National Park visits thundering cascades and one of the longest falls in the park outside Yosemite Valley. Unlike the challenging waterfall hikes at the heart of the park, the strenuous rating on Chilnualna Falls Trail comes from its length, not its pitch. Beyond a steep section along the cascade at the… Read more.
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Los Angeles Trails

La Jolla Canyon Loop
in Point Mugu State Park

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Point Mugu State Park protects 15,000 acres of rustic wilderness on the west end of the Santa Monica Mountains between Oxnard and Malibu. More than 70 miles of trails explore this sprawling park, leaving hikers with options. An excellent way to experience Point Mugu State Park is to set out on a daunting and rewarding 11.75-mile loop. Beginning from the mouth of La Jolla… Read more.
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Sequoia Trail

Mount Pickering
in Sequoia National Park

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Mt. Pickering rises to 13,485 feet and offers fine views over the Sierras. While not tall enough to be called a “14er,” this 13er offers great views of two of those exclusive peaks, Mt. Whitney and Mt. Langley, as well as several other high peaks. This remote mountain is located west of the Sierra Crest in the Whitney Region of Sequoia National Park. The backpackers… Read more.
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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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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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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

Cirque Peak
in the John Muir and Golden Trout Wildernesses

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Cirque Peak Sierra Nevada Summit Hike
Cirque Peak can be reached from either Cottonwood Pass Trail or Cottonwood Lakes Trail. The mountain rises between the two, straddling the divide of the Golden Trout and John Muir Wildernesses. The summit boasts an excellent panorama with a good look at Mount Langley to the north, the Cottonwood Lakes to the east, and the sprawling Sierras to the west.By far the… Read more.
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