If you are itching to hit the trail between late fall and early spring, then backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail is a perfect choice. Located just an hour’s ferry ride from the Southern California mainland, the Trans-Catalina Trail is convenient and accessible while also feeling exotic and remote. The trail travels roughly 40 miles along the…
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California Riding and Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide
The California Riding and Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a perfect choice for a three- to four-day backpacking trip between late fall and early spring. The trail offers comfortable winter temperatures, easy hiking, solitude, and beautiful desert scenery.
Top Things to Do in Pinnacles National Park
At Pinnacles National Park you can explore talus caves, view wild California Condors, enjoy excellent day hiking, and experience rock climbing all in a single day. Because Pinnacles is California’s newest national park, it’s still relatively unknown and receives far fewer visitors than other nearby parks. Being small, it’s also easy to explore. Just 90…
High Sierra Trail Trip Report
The High Sierra Trail is a 66-mile route that traverses the Sierra Nevada from east to west. Because the route crosses a mountain range, the two trailheads are actually six hours apart, making getting to and from the trail challenging! But despite the logistical challenges, the High Sierra Trail was well worth the trouble. Along…
High Sierra Trail – Backpacking Guide
The High Sierra Trail is an unforgettable backpacking route located in the southern Sierra Nevada. The impressive trail crosses the Sierra by traveling over the Great Western Divide and the Sierra Crest. Along the way, hikers are treated to excellent alpine scenery, backcountry hot springs, and an unforgettable ascent up Mount Whitney.
The Lost Coast Trail: Complete Backpacking Guide
The Lost Coast Trail travels along a stunning section of coastline within the King Range National Conservation Area. In this region the mountains end abruptly next to the sea creating a section of rugged coastline that feels cut off from the rest of the world. Backpackers who tackle this isolated 3-4 day trek will be rewarded…