This 30-mile point-to-point hike follows the Tuolumne River and takes 3-4 days to complete. Waterfalls, swimming holes, and impressive granite canyons are just some of the highlights.
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The Trans-Catalina Trail off the coast of Southern California was the perfect choice for a winter backpacking trip. We hiked it in 3 days over President's Day weekend.
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The Trans-Catalina Trail is a 38.5 mile trail that spans Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. The trail is typically completed in 3-5 days and is known for its ridge hiking, sprawling ocean views, and beachfront camping.
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The Lost Coast Trail spans 25 miles of remote coastline in the King Range National Conservation Area. It’s usually done as a multi-night backpacking trip. Keep reading for info on permits, tide charts, suggested itineraries, and more.
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This strenuous hike out of Happy Isles takes you to an off-trail camp spot with a view that rivals that of Cloud’s Rest.
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The Tomales Point trail is a family-friendly hike in Point Reyes National Seashore known for its coastal views, tule elk and other wildlife, and abundant wildflowers in the spring.
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This incredibly diverse, 5 mile day hike close to Monterey is even better in May when the hillsides are bursting with wildflowers.
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Dusy Basin is a high alpine basin located in Kings Canyon National Park. This out-and-back trip starts at South Lake, passes several lakes on the way to Bishop Pass, then descends to Dusy Basin on the other side of the pass.
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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.
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The Pohono Trail is a 13-mile trail located on Yosemite Valley’s south rim that connects Tunnel View and Glacier Point.
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An early-season overnighter to Lake Aloha, the “thousand island lake” of Desolation Wilderness.
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This 3 day backpacking trip to Nelson, Matthes, Echo and Cathedral Lakes is an approachable cross-country trip in the remote Yosemite Tuolumne backcountry.
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