Backpacking

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How to Plan Transportation for the High Sierra Trail

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How to Plan Transportation for the High Sierra Trail

Here I'll provide and review several transportation and shuttle options to help plan your High Sierra Trail through-hike backpacking trip

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Backpacking Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes — Bishop, CA

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Backpacking Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes — Bishop, CA

This flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the Sierras

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Backpacking Duck Lake Pass Trail — Mammoth, CA

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Backpacking Duck Lake Pass Trail — Mammoth, CA

Less than 10 miles roundtrip, the Duck Lake is the perfect overnight backpacking trip to experience classic Sierra lakes and mountains.

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Aloha Lake is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Desolation Wilderness, CA. During our 3 day trip, we also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Price.

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Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

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Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

One of the most beautiful areas I've ever hiked, I feel like I could have spent days exploring the gorgeous basin and alpine lakes below the Minarets

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Backpacking Matlock Lake & Kearsarge Pass — Eastern Sierra Inyo NF, CA

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Backpacking Matlock Lake & Kearsarge Pass — Eastern Sierra Inyo NF, CA

With it's incredible alpine views, Kearsarge Pass gives quick access to Kings Canyon from the Eastern Sierras, making it a perfect weekend backpacking trip.

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North Fork Big Pine Creek (Summer) - Inyo NF, CA

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North Fork Big Pine Creek (Summer) - Inyo NF, CA

One of the best backpacking trips in the Eastern Sierras, the North Fork Big Pine trail offers epic views of several turquoise alpine lakes below the Palisades

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Backpacking Sabrina Lake to Hungry Packer and Moonlight Lakes — Inyo National Forest, CA

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Backpacking Sabrina Lake to Hungry Packer and Moonlight Lakes — Inyo National Forest, CA

Looking for a Sierra backpacking trail to a basin full of alpine lakes? The area around Sabrina Lake offers great fishing, flower meadows, and waterfalls

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North Fork Big Pine Creek (Spring) - Inyo NF, CA

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North Fork Big Pine Creek (Spring) - Inyo NF, CA

For our first backpacking trip of the season, we decided on the North Fork of Big Pine Creek - a beautiful basin of glacier-fed lakes that I have been eagerly waiting to do. Once we got there, I could see why this was a popular destination - the impressive snow-capped peaks towering above all 9 beautiful lakes, great fishing, and ease of access make the North Fork the ideal Sierra hike.

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Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ

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Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ

Oak Creek has some of the best fall foliage in the area, and what better way to experience the vivid hues than to camp among the colorful trees?

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Backpacking Roads End to Paradise Valley — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

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Backpacking Roads End to Paradise Valley — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

Paradise Valley is a great short backpacking trip in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Starting at Road's End, the trail is also part of the famous Rae Lakes Loop.

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Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon - Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, UT

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Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon - Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, UT

Buckskin Gulch was like no other backpacking trip I've done - it was amazing to be in one of the longest slot canyons in the world.

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Backpacking Mono Meadow to Lower Ottoway Lake - Yosemite NP, CA

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Backpacking Mono Meadow to Lower Ottoway Lake - Yosemite NP, CA

Lower Ottoway lake is one of the prettiest lakes I have ever seen. Experience true wilderness and the best Yosemite scenery on this three day backpacking trip

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Backpacking San Jacinto Peak to Strawberry Junction via PCT - San Jacinto SP, CA

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Backpacking San Jacinto Peak to Strawberry Junction via PCT - San Jacinto SP, CA

Mt. San Jacinto is one of my favorite short backpacking trails in Southern California to experience true wilderness and isolation up in these mountains.

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Backpacking the Grand Canyon to Ribbon Falls, AZ

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Backpacking the Grand Canyon to Ribbon Falls, AZ

The Grand Canyon is a must do backpacking trip for any hiker. Bright Angel is a gorgeous campground, and our hike to Ribbon Falls is was the perfect day hike