harv
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Post by harv on Jan 24, 2017 14:39:23 GMT -8
Good afternoon!
First time posting in the Backpacker Basecamp forums, thanks in advance for helping me out!
I am looking for a couple Backpacking Trails for a multi day/night adventure. I am flying into Sacramento (where my sister lives), driving multiple hours to a trailhead is not a concern. It would be myself (Male) and 2 women, all of use are more than capable of taking on a difficult/technical trail.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Harv
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Jan 24, 2017 15:11:14 GMT -8
What time of year? Far enough out to apply for permits in Yosemite?
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almostthere
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Post by almostthere on Jan 24, 2017 16:02:19 GMT -8
Desolation, Emigrant, or Yosemite - if you're going after May.
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rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 24, 2017 22:22:30 GMT -8
If you'll be too early for the Sierra, you might be able to get into Mt. Lassen Park. Out on the east end, the trails around Butte and Snag Lakes open much earlier than the higher country, and while it's not alpine, it is an interesting volcanic landscape.
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Post by null on Jan 25, 2017 6:05:53 GMT -8
If you'll be there during the Winter or Spring, you might consider Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park or Redwood National Park. They're not really great for backcountry camping anymore, but the trails should be clear in the Winter months.
You could also hike the California Coastal Trail from Patrick's Point SP up to Prairie Creek. The beach walking isn't technical, but the soft sand adds difficulty.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2017 19:52:39 GMT -8
I am flying into Sacramento (where my sister lives), driving multiple hours to a trailhead is not a concern. You didn't say when you're going. But you're close to a lot of good backpacking areas not far from Sacramento. Perhaps a two hour drive. I would suggest parking at Carr Lake and taking a hike from the trailhead right there. No permits required, but it is high elevation. You can go in several different directions when you get near Island lake (half hour hike) and water in every direction. You can spend the first night right there at Island Lake. Or you can hike over the hill on the west (slightly north) side of the lake and go to Hidden Lake. No signs, no trails, one of my favorite places. Look for the peninsula in Island Lake. Hidden Lake is just opposite of it, over that small hill. You will most likely have the entire Hidden Lake to yourself, as I usually do. It's best in late summer, espcally this year when there will be tons of mosquitoes after all the wet weather. You don't need 4WD, but you do need a vehicle with a high ground clearance. When you get near the Carr Lake parking area, the road is unpaved and rough, but a 2WD with higher than usual ground clearance will get you there, at least in the summertime. -Don- Reno, NV |
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Post by speacock on Feb 27, 2017 17:53:40 GMT -8
Given that snow level is above 9,000' consider from Crescent Meadow (Sequoia NP) a hike up to Bear Paw Meadows as an over night, and perhaps (if you can squander the time) on up towards Hamilton Lake on a day trip. Scenery doesn't get much better, unless you go above Hamilton. 250 miles or so 5 hours or so. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/high-sierra-trail-to-hamilton-lakes |
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