Need some Backpacking trip advice
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:26 am
Alright ladies and gentlemen its almost that time of year again. I want to make this a good season for backpacking since I missed out last year due to other responsibilities. But in past years I've gotten some really good advice from the very knowledgeable people on this forum and I trust your opinions. So here goes.
I'm looking for advice for a few trips this year,
Level of backpacking experience: 2
Terrain: Class 2
Main interest: Lakes, Forest, Big mountain scenery, Photography
I would like to do several trips ranging from 3 days 2 nights up to possibly 5 days 4 nights.
Trying to do around 8-9 miles a day
No particular part of the sierras are required just whatever anyone thinks is an amazing trip.
Focusing only on loops as I don't like the idea of hitchhiking and I live many hours away in Socal so having someone pick me up would be an unnecessary burden on them.
I may be traveling with a friend of mine who has a husky so dog friendly trails are appreciated.
I would appreciate everyone's advice on certain trails to follow or areas to explore. While I have been on hiking/ backpacking trips in a bunch of places along the San Gabriel and San Jacinto mountain ranges, my only foray into the HS was to Ediza/Garnet/Thousand Island Lakes two years ago along the Shadow creek/John Muir trails and out the High trails. Im not opposed to visiting this area again as it was beautiful, but I would like to explore other areas/trails. Thanks in advance for any help and support you guys can offer. You rock.
I'm looking for advice for a few trips this year,
Level of backpacking experience: 2
Terrain: Class 2
Main interest: Lakes, Forest, Big mountain scenery, Photography
I would like to do several trips ranging from 3 days 2 nights up to possibly 5 days 4 nights.
Trying to do around 8-9 miles a day
No particular part of the sierras are required just whatever anyone thinks is an amazing trip.
Focusing only on loops as I don't like the idea of hitchhiking and I live many hours away in Socal so having someone pick me up would be an unnecessary burden on them.
I may be traveling with a friend of mine who has a husky so dog friendly trails are appreciated.
I would appreciate everyone's advice on certain trails to follow or areas to explore. While I have been on hiking/ backpacking trips in a bunch of places along the San Gabriel and San Jacinto mountain ranges, my only foray into the HS was to Ediza/Garnet/Thousand Island Lakes two years ago along the Shadow creek/John Muir trails and out the High trails. Im not opposed to visiting this area again as it was beautiful, but I would like to explore other areas/trails. Thanks in advance for any help and support you guys can offer. You rock.