Posts tagged Sierra Nevada
Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail

Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail | The Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail is such an awesome trail to explore the Sierra Nevadas and build your skills as a backpacker. It features epic views of aquamarine alpine lakes and stunning mountain peaks, yet it’s totally doable for beginner backpackers. If you’re intrigued, this post covers everything you need to know about backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail!| shedreamsofalpine.com

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Backpacking Onion Valley to Whitney Portal – John Muir Trail Section Hike

Backpacking Onion Valley to Whitney Portal – John Muir Trail Section Hike | This backpacking trail is one of the most amazing and challenging trails in the Sierra Nevada. Each day is full-on and at high altitudes, but it affords you amazing views along the John Muir Trail plus you get to cross over 3 different mountain passes (Kearsarge Pass, Forester Pass, and Trail Crest). You also have the opportunity to summit Mount Whitney, one of the tallest peaks in the US. Are you up to the challenge? | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking Mount Langley - California 14er 2024 Trail Guide

Hiking Mount Langley - California 14er Complete Trail Guide | Mount Langley is the 9th tallest mountain in California and one of three California 14ers that can be accessed via a Class-1 hiking trail which makes it one of the easiest California 14ers to summit. Even if you aren't interested in summiting Mount Langley, just hiking to the Cottonwood Lakes is a worthwhile trip all on its own. This is by far one of the best hikes in California.| shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Top Ten Eastern Sierra Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List

The Top Ten Eastern Sierra Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List | Full of stunning mountain vistas, gorgeous granite formations, beautiful alpine lakes, and wonderful waterfalls, nothing compares to the Eastern Sierra. From short day hikes with alpine lakes to iconic hikes in Yosemite to the highest mountain in the lower 48, this list sums up the Eastern Sierra in my top ten hikes. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure)

Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure) | The Ediza Lake hike makes for an epic adventure day, especially if you add on just a bit more mileage to check out Iceberg Lake, too. You can also make this into a lovely backpacking trip and spend some time under the stars in the Sierras. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide (2024): Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT

The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT | The John Muir Trail attracts thru-hikers like a magnet to the 211 miles of trail through the stunning alpine scenery of the Sierra Nevada. While hiking the JMT, you will explore the soaring granite walls of Yosemite and the highest point in the lower 48 states on the summit of Mount Whitney. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to plan your epic JMT hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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White Mountain Peak Hike - California 14er 2024 Trail Guide

White Mountain Peak Hike (California 14er) Trail Guide | Often called California’s “easiest” peak over 14,000 ft. to hike, White Mountain Peak is still a beautiful and excellent summit. While hiking White Mountain Peak, you will have to battle its over 3400 feet of elevation gain in 15 miles all while adapting to the altitude of its high summit. This is a great beginner California 14er not to be missed! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking Split Mountain - California 14er Trail Guide

Ultimate Guide to Hiking Split Mountain - California Fourteener | Split Mountain is a lesser-known California 14er, but with equally beautiful views and scenes into the Sierra Nevada backcountry. The Split Mountain hike is not the best beginner 14er, but if you are looking to test your class 2 hiking skills in the mountains, this is a great, steep and challenging summit. In our guide we go over the essential details of planning your hike up this California 14er peak. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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