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 […] The post Backpacking to Cathedral Lake in Yosemite appeared first on Somewhere Sierra ..read more

Backpacking to Jade Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is about 20.7 miles, with about an additional 3 miles (RT) to reach Dip Top Gap. This trail gains roughly 5,000 ft of elevation (including Dip Top) and is rated as a hard trail with lots of foot traffic. This out and back trail is gaining […] The post Backpacking to Jade Lake and Dip Top Gap appeared first on Somewhere Sierra ..read more

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 trail is normally completed in 3-5 days and has an elevation gain of 7,670 feet. This trail is rated as hard and can be […] The post Backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in Sequoia Kings Canyon appeared first on Somewhere Sierra ..read more

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 traffic. This out and back trail is popular among backpackers and day hikers looking to explore into the Eastern Sierra. It features beautiful meadows, a […] The post Backpacking to Minaret Lake appeared first on Somewhere Sierra ..read more