Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail

The Teton Crest Trail is a 40 mile trail crossing behind the Teton Range in Grand Tetons National Park. The point-to-point thru hike climbs over 9,000ft of elevation throughout the trail and varies between groups on how long it takes to complete (usually between 4-6 days). The trail is rated as difficult and is only […]

Backpacking to Lake Aloha

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 2,000 ft of elevation and is rated as a challenging trail with lots of foot traffic. This out and back trail is extremely popular, and […]

Backpacking Vogelsang and Lyell Canyon Loop

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. This loop trail has roughly 2350 feet of elevation gain and is rated as moderate on Alltrails. When backpacking Vogelsang counter-clockwise, the trail starts up […]

Backpacking to Cathedral Lake in Yosemite

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 trail with lots of foot traffic. the trail features two beautiful lakes, Upper and Lower Cathedral Lake with sweeping views of Tuolumne Meadows and the […]

Guide To Redwoods National and State Parks

Tucked away in the Northwestern part of California is a park of towering trees, lush green forest floors, and coastal views. Redwoods National Park is often visited in conjunction with its adjacent State Parks, including Jedidiah Smith, Del Norte, and Prairie Creek. Compared to the heavily trafficked California Parks like Yosemite or Sequoia, Redwoods National […]