Guides
A great spring time hike through a deep canyon in the Foothills.
This hike offers an abundant and diverse plant life as you switchback through shady, woodland chaparral. Oaks, cottonwoods, redbuds and dogwoods are skirted with a variety of flowers in the spring like brodiaea, madia, lilies and Chinese houses. The trail ends at "Marble Falls" cascading over polished marble.
The summit of this hike offers an amazing view of the Silliman Crest and the Great Western Divide.
Located 1.5 miles south of Dorst Campground, the Little Baldy trailhead is marked by a large sign on the east side of the road. After two switchbacks, you are guided through a quiet forest before the trail opens up onto the top of an open granite dome.
A moderate dayhike or overnighter to a subalpine lake just outside Sequoia National Park.
Jennie Lake is a pretty Sierra Nevada subalpine lake. It is not the prettiest such lake, but it is pretty, and cool on a warm summer day, and relatively easy to get to, and there are no backpacker quota restrictions. This makes it a good place to go without much advance planning as well as a popular destination - it is not a hike for solitude. The...
A paved, accessible trail across from the Giant Forest Museum.
This easy, paved trail offers several educational displays focusing on the giant sequoia ecosystem.
The easy South Shore trail is the best hike. The scenic portion starts at South Bay Picnic Area and is 2 mile 1-way.
Almost at the exact geographic middle of California, Millerton Lake State Recreational Area is 20 miles northeast of Fresno. Many people stop by the park on their way to the famous Yosemite National Park. The lake's cool blue water offers a pleasant escape from the summer heat of the central valley. The park is dominated by the massive lake and popular...
Crescent Meadow/Wolverton to 9-Mile Creek
This is the first of a series of Guides to the High Sierra Trail, an approximately 70 mile trail that runs from Crescent Meadow on the western side of the Sierra Nevada to Whitney Portal on the eastern slope. Each segment roughly corresponds to a day on the trail. This Guide describes Segment 1 of 7: Crescent Meadow/Wolverton to 9-Mile Creek. The...
A great backpacking alternative when the high country is blanketed in snow.
This trail is best travelled in the Spring months. The progression from the Foothills to a secluded giant sequoia grove makes it diverse. It is also possible to hook up with a more extensive trail system which can lead you north to Giant Forest or south to Mineral King.
A popular loop trail that begins at the General Sherman Tree.
The trail honors that all national parks in the U.S. have been created by our Congress. This popular trail begins at the General Sherman Tree and takes you into the heart of the Giant Forest. It is also a pleasant snow-shoe in the winter months.
An easy stroll out of the Lodgepole Campground.
Like Yosemite Valley, Tokopah Valley was shaped by a glacier. This trail leads you under the canopy of pines and firs as you pass an occassional meadow and creek-crossings.
Trips
Hiking up Alta Peak, Sequoia Natl. Park
Red Fir, California, United States
Hiking | 13.9 miles (36 miles away)
Hiking | 13.9 miles (36 miles away)
On the longest day of the year - five letshikers took off to scale Alta Peak. Bright clear crisp day - perfect for climbing. Peak is at 11,200 ft - Net vertical climb is 4,200 ft - but with ups and downs we clocked 5221 feet up.Exhausting and Exhilarating - the vistas and views are to die for!
drove up to Sequoia National Park. To find the trail head, look for Wolverton Skie and Recreation Area. The trail starts right there from the parking lot.There many trails that branch off, but there are signs at every fork, so don't worry about finding your way. The first 4 miles are mid-difficulty, very nice views, mostly between trees.The last 2 miles are the most difficult part, 29% grade, you go up 2000...
A friend and I took a quick hike out to Big Baldy while our families stayed back at the lodge where we were staying. We started at the trailhead, and went up along the ridgeline. There was evidence of recent fires along the way; I wonder if it was a controlled burn. The view from the top was great, even on a hazy day. We tool a different trail back, and enjoyed...
Directions: from Hwy 41 and CA 145, go east on CA 145 for 3.3 mi. Turn right onto CA 206. Go east for 2.2 mi and turn left onto Millerton Rd. Continue 4.2 mi on Millerton rd. Turn left onto Sky Harbor Rd (street just before Table Mountain Casino). Follow Sky Harbor Rd for 5.8 miles to the end of the road. Parking is available along the road. There are port a...
This is a great hike at the end of Skyline Road in Three Rivers, CA. We wanted to go on a hike, but had no idea where to go. A local store owner suggested this hike. The view is awesome in early April, with lots of green landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, fun river crossings, and a hidden picnic table towards the end, which turned out to be an awesome spot to chill and...
Hike from YMCA Camp Tulequoia (private property) to Viola Falls in Kings Canyon NP. Stopped tracking on the return at Ellis Falls due to dying battery.
Big Stump Trail- Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove, California, United States
Hiking | 1.4 miles (26 miles away)
Hiking | 1.4 miles (26 miles away)
North Loop Trail- Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove Village, California, United States
Hiking | 1.7 miles (27 miles away)
Hiking | 1.7 miles (27 miles away)
General Grant Tree Trail- Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove Village, California, United States
Hiking | 0.6 miles (27 miles away)
Hiking | 0.6 miles (27 miles away)
