References to external sources about backpacking in the high Sierra Nevada (CA) «read more»
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A backpack hike to Green Lakes in Central Oregon. Pictures only. «read more» Interesting day hike starting in the forest, and climbing above timberline to join the Pacific Crest Trail in Goat Rocks Wilderness (WA). Maps and photographs. «read more» Escape the Yosemite crowds and enter mosquito country. Map only. «read more» Planned backpacking trip. Map only. «read more» This backpacking trip starts with a beautiful hike along Little Lakes Valley, then climbs over the rim, and enters the magnificent High Sierra Nevada. Map only. «read more» “I have sometimes been asked what charm there can be in the higher levels of the Sierra, when the forests are gone and nothing remains that is not dead and forbidding, a bare crags and snow-fields. To such a question the surest answer would be an evening spent in such a camp as we had [...] «read more» This is still on my wish list. This trail is characterized by the many lakes it touches. Initially it climbs up to Kearsarge Pass (3607 m). The view from the pass looks promising on the map. The trail then leaves the bear territory (take canisters) as it leads down into another basin dotted with little lakes. Leave early to avoid the crowds, as the first basin is within easy reach of day hikers. The Onion Valley (2804 m) trail head. Go west from Independence 15 miles to the road-end parking lot. Description, elevation and map. «read more» This strenuous trip lets you explore a large number of lovely lakes against a Sierra Crest backdrop, some 750 meters above. Those who can not get enough of it, may go and explore the many surrounding lakes during the afternoon of the first day. Description, elevation gain and map. «read more» 14 miles round trip. Best season mid to late. Strenuous when done with only one overnight stay. Description, maps and pictures. «read more» |
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