Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail

Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail in Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming | Somewhere Sierra

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 Cathedral Lake in Yosemite

Backpacking to Cathedral Lake in Yosemite National Park | SomewhereSierra| Upper Cathedral Lake at sunset

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 […]

Backpacking Onion Valley to Kearsarge and Matlock Lakes

Backpacking Onion Valley to Kearsarge and Matlock Lakes over Kearsarge Pass is about 13.5 miles. This trail gains roughly 3,727 ft of elevation and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot traffic. This is an out and back trail that follows up Kearsarge Pass. Permits Permits are required for all overnight trips […]

What To Know Before Backpacking The Wonderland Trail

The Wonderland Trail is a 93 mile trail that circumnavigates the base of Mt. Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park. The loop climbs over 25,000ft of elevation throughout the trail and varies between groups on how long it takes to complete (usually between 6 and 10 days). The trail is rated as difficult and is […]