Backpacking to Lake Aloha in the Desolation Wilderness is about 12 miles via the Glen Alpine Trailhead, or slightly longer via the popular Echo Lake route. This trail gains roughly
Backpacking the Mineral King Loop in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park offers several route options, each varying in length and difficulty. The classic full loop covers approximately 37 miles with 11,000
Backpacking to Young Lakes in Yosemite National Park via Dog Lake is about 14 miles with 2,818 ft of elevation gain. This out-and-back trail is rated as hard and is
Backpacking the full loop of the Big Pine Lakes is a 16.2 mile trail that gains 4,051 in elevation. Many people choose to hike the 10 mile out-and-back trail to
My name is Sierra, the photographer and writer behind Somewhere Sierra. I am a self-taught photographer based on the West Coast, and love exploring between the PNW and the SoCal beaches. You can likely find me with a camera in front of my face, or planning my next backcountry trip.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I started writing about my travels to inspire people to get outdoors, and I hope it can help you plan your next adventure!
