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
Backpacking to Canyon Creek Lakes in the Trinity Alps Wilderness is about 15 miles. This trail gains roughly 2,956 ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with
Backpacking to Cathedral Lake in the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park is about 8 miles. This out-and-back trail gains roughly 1,624 feet and is rated as a moderate
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
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!
