Hikes in Calaveras County

Made famous by one-time resident Mark Twain's short story, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, this one thousand square mile swath of the sierra foothills has a lot to offer to present day visitors. In addition to the famed jumping frog jubilee and a popular wine-tasting town, Calaveras County has several areas for hiking. Not far from Yosemite National Park on the west side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the sparely populated county is covered with rugged subalpine woodlands largely protected by Stanislaus National Forest. ... Read more.
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Sierra Nevada

Camping in Yosemite National Park

Campgrounds | Yosemite
Camping in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the premier areas for outdoor recreation in America and a great place to camp. While you can choose from over 1,600 sites (once all the snow clears), park campgrounds often fill completely. Planning ahead is essential. Many campgrounds in Yosemite National Park take reservations, and in peak summer months, these sites are typically booked far in advance. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Tent Camping · Yosemite Valley
By: Seth Smigelski Published: May 18, 2011 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Yosemite National Park app from Chimani for iPhone and Android devices

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Yosemite National Park app from Chimani for iPhone and Android devices
As dependent as we have become on smartphones, California still has some corners, like Yosemite Valley, where data coverage does not reach. This is a probably a good thing, but it is still handy to have fast information at your fingertips while visiting Yosemite National Park. At its core, Chimani's Yosemite National Park app is a park guide enhanced with a GPS locator. ...Read more.
Tagged with · App Review · National Parks
By: Seth Smigelski Published: May 18, 2011 Last updated: February 26, 2024
Sierra Nevada

Mount Pickering
in Sequoia National Park

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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, Mount Whitney and Mount 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. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Backpacking · Lone Pine · National Parks · Off Trail · Summits
Distance: 30 miles · Elevation change: 3500 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 29, 2010 Last updated: April 19, 2026
Sierra Nevada

Primrose Lake
in Sequoia National Park

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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 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 that separates Primrose Lake from Sky Blue Lake at the top of the basin (see the map below for a visual explanation). ...Read more.
Tagged with · Backpacking · Free Trails · Lakes · Lone Pine · National Parks · Off Trail
Distance: 28 miles · Elevation change: 2350 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 28, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Upper Rock Creek to Sky Blue Lake
in Sequoia National Park

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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 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 Lake offers great camping for backpackers. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Backpacking · Creeks · Lakes · Lone Pine · National Parks · Off Trail · Pacific Crest Trail · Waterfalls
Distance: 26 miles · Elevation change: 2350 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 26, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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