The most beautiful part of the State of California is undoubtedly the Sierra Nevada, often called the "Range of Light". From the heart of the Yosemite Valley to staggering alpine needles of Mt. Whitney the range offers a plethora of hikes, backpacks, and adventures.
Backpacking
Ansel Adams Wilderness: Silver Lake to Agnew Pass (13.3mi, 2900ft)Day 1: Silver Lake to Clark Lakes
Day 2: Agnew Pass & Gem Lake
Mt. Whitney Main Trail: Inyo National Forest (18.5 mi, 6500ft)
Day 1: Portal to Trail Camp
Day 2: Mountaineering on "The Chute"
Yosemite National Park: Young Lakes via Dog Lake (12.8mi, 1600ft)
Day 1: Tuolumne Meadows to Lower Young Lake
Day 2: Middle Lake & Dog Lake
Day Hikes
Mono Lake Tufa SNR: South Tufa (1.1mi)Harvey Monroe Hall Research Natural Area: Spuller Lake Trail (5.5mi)
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest: Methusalah Grove (4.0mi)
Inyo National Forest: Big Pine Canyon (8.5mi)
