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.
Latest reports in the Sierra Nevada Mountains (page 17)
Sierra Nevada

Eagle Lake
in Sequoia National Park

Sequoia | Trails
Trail Rating:
Eagle Lake in Sequoia National Park
Eagle Lake is nestled within a high-elevation granite cirque in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park. The robust hike to the lake climbs 2,200 feet over 3.6 miles and delivers a steady climb with expanding views. Start from Eagle-Mosquito Trailhead at the end of Mineral King Road and commence hiking up the west rim of the valley. Cross the wooden footbridge that has been built over Spring Creek and continue uphill. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Lakes · National Parks
Distance: 7.2 miles · Elevation change: 2200 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 26, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Hockett Trail
in Sequoia National Park

Sequoia | Trails
Trail Rating:
Hockett Trail in Sequoia National Park
Campers at Atwell Mill in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park are in a perfect position to take a stroll down Hockett Trail. This forest path descends southeast for 1.5 miles to a footbridge that crosses the East Fork of the Kaweah River. Along the way, the trail passes pines, firs, incense cedars, and the occasional Giant Sequoia. Hockett Trail continues far beyond the bridge, passing through the East Fork Sequoia Grove after another mile. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Sequoia Groves
Distance: 3 miles · Elevation change: 600 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 26, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sierra Nevada

Atwell Mill Campground and Cold Springs Campground in Sequoia National Park

Campgrounds | Sequoia
Atwell Mill Campground and Cold Springs Campground in Sequoia National Park
The Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park has two serene campgrounds, Atwell Mill Campground and Cold Springs Campground. RVs are not allowed at either of these tent-only campgrounds. Both campgrounds are open from late May through the end of October. Outside of holiday weekends, finding a campsite at these remote havens is hardly a challenge. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Sequoia Groves · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 26, 2010 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Sierra Nevada

Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Campgrounds | Kings Canyon | Sequoia
Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are two large adjoining parks with many camping options. With so much to see, it is definitely worth spending multiple days in these two parks. The campgrounds are a great way to experience the parks after dark. Located near the Giant Forest and Tokopah Falls, Lodgepole Campground is the largest campground in Sequoia National Park with 214 sites. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 23, 2010 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Sierra Nevada

Middle Fork Trail to Panther Creek
in Sequoia National Park

Sequoia | Trails
Trail Rating:
Middle Fork Trail to Panther Creek in Sequoia National Park
Panther Creek falls one hundred feet down a canyon wall to join the Kaweah River. The Middle Fork Trail passes right above the falls, providing a view straight down the waterfall. Unfortunately, a head on look at the falls cannot be obtained, but the trail is plenty scenic to justify the 6-mile hike (as long as it's not too hot out). The Middle Fork Trailhead is the foothills gateway to the Sierra. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Waterfalls
Distance: 6 miles · Elevation change: 750 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 22, 2010 Last updated: December 5, 2025
← Older Entries Newer Entries →