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Brush Canyon Trail to Mount Lee and the Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park

Want to hike to the Hollywood Sign? One way to get there is a 6.4-mile hike through Griffith Park that summits Mount Lee directly behind the iconic lettering. Beyond just gazing up at... Read more.

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Mount Pickering in Sequoia National Park

Mount Pickering rises to 13,485 feet and offers fine views over the Sierra. While not tall enough to be called a 14er, this 13er offers great views of two of those exclusive peaks,... Read more.

Primrose Lake Trail Sequoia National Park backcountry hike

Primrose Lake in Sequoia National Park

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... Read more.

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Upper Rock Creek to Sky Blue Lake in Sequoia National Park

A remote and picturesque basin on the west side of Sequoia National Park rises to a large lake with waters so deep and blue you will think you are staring up at the heavens. The trek... Read more.

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Lower Soldier Lake to New Army Pass in Sequoia National Park

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. A... Read more.

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Lower Soldier Lake in Sequoia National Park

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... Read more.

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Cirque Peak in the John Muir and Golden Trout Wildernesses

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... Read more.

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

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... Read more.

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Mount Langley in Sequoia National Park

Rising to 14,042 feet, Mount Langley is less than five hundred feet shorter than Mount Whitney but receives far fewer visitors. While the lottery to get a permit for Mount Whitney can... Read more.

Cottonwood Lakes Trail Inyo National Forest John Muir Wilderness Sierra lake hike

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

Cottonwood Lakes Trail provides a scenic romp through the Southeastern Sierra with alpine lakes and mountain views. Located south of Mount Whitney and west of the city of Lone Pine, the... Read more.

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