Backpacks On The Sierra West Side
Crabtree TH to Bear Lake
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Crabtree TH to Bear Lake
Easy beginner hike that's less than a 4 hour drive from the SF Bay Area. Wonderful introduction to backpacking
Emigrant Lake
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Crabtree TH to Bear Lake
Given its low elevation Emigrant Wilderness is great for early season backpacking.
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Accessible west side entry with views to southern Yosemite.
Devils Punchbowl
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
Joe Crane Lake (Isberg Pass)
Courtright Resevoir to Devils Punchbowl. Beautiful, moderate 4 day loop trip
George Lake
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
Easy beginner hike that's less than a 4 hour drive from the SF Bay Area. A wonderful introduction to backpacking
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
SEKI: Copper Creek Trail
An exciting and challenging loop trip out of Kings Canyon/Roads End. This is ONLY for experienced backpackers.
Rae Lakes Loop
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
A Sierra Classic and maybe the most traveled loop in the Sierra. Great trip for your first multi-day backpack
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
Wonderful Early Season trip to warm up the joints and test out new equipment
Crabtree TH to Gem Lake
Hetch Hetchy - Rancheria Falls
VVR to Bighorn and Shout of Relief Passes
Great early season overnighter
VVR to Bighorn and Shout of Relief Passes
VVR to Bighorn and Shout of Relief Passes
VVR to Bighorn and Shout of Relief Passes
A bit of cross country hiking to get you season ready for more challenging terrain