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This very popular 5-mile hike to the three Joffre Lakes can be done as an overnight backpacking trip, which allows you to enjoy some solitude after the crowds leave.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangNovember 18, 2024overnight, British Columbia, beginnerComment

Island Lake, Twin Lakes, and Little Pyramid Peak

Only 7 miles round-trip, this overnighter to Island and Twin Lakes is a high-reward and low-effort Desolation Wilderness classic, great for a first-time backpacker, but also offering multiple off-trail options for the more experienced.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangDecember 27, 2022overnight, California, beginner, Desolation Wilderness Comments

Late Summer Backpacking at Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness

Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness paired with an optional scramble up the nearby Dicks Peak is an ideal destination for a quick and easy overnighter.