Backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park (SEKI) is about 39 miles. This loop can be done clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the permit you get.
The Vogelsang and Lyell Canyon Loop in the Tuolumne region of Yosemite National Park is a roughly 20 mile trail to some of the parks most remote lakes and basins.
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 Minaret Lake in Inyo National Forest is about 13.4 miles. This trail gains roughly 2,437ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot
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!
