First-timer need suggestions for tirp
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:14 pm
For my first post, I am looking for advice for a Sierra novice trip. This is for my daughter (High School senior) and me (her father). We did two days in Michigan this year and are looking to do something more ambitious next summer. I have done a lot of reading (books/maps/web) about the area from SEKI to Yosemite and have read the rules for posting a trip request. Here are the requested details:
Experience? Level 2- Some backpacking trips, using trails
Terrain? Class 1 terrain/trail hiking (but am interested in some Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country). No experience with river crossing (but can learn). Not interested in snow or glaciers.
Interest? Big Mountain scenery, Lakes, Forests
Days/nights? 4 to 6 days of hiking (plus or minus - still flexible)
Miles per day? any layovers? We did 21 miles in 2 days of hiking in flat Michigan (but neither were full days due to weather). A rest day is OK.
Loop or out and back trip? I would want to see as much as possible, so loop or point to point would be best.
No dog
Area of interest. I have never been to Yosemite, so I feel I really should hike into the valley to see that. I also would like to get some high Sierra (above timberline) wilderness experience. Some off trail experience would be nice (I am confident with map and compass skills). Would be traveling from MI, so could fly into SFO and rent a car, and/or use public transportation (which limits us to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point Rd, Tioga Rd, or Devils Postpile area trailheads?)
I was thinking maybe Agnew Meadows to Happy Valley via Vogelsang pass. On this trip, is it possible to go off trail from below Donohue Pass to Bernice Lake, thus cutting out the descent and climb out of Lyle Canyon?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
Experience? Level 2- Some backpacking trips, using trails
Terrain? Class 1 terrain/trail hiking (but am interested in some Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country). No experience with river crossing (but can learn). Not interested in snow or glaciers.
Interest? Big Mountain scenery, Lakes, Forests
Days/nights? 4 to 6 days of hiking (plus or minus - still flexible)
Miles per day? any layovers? We did 21 miles in 2 days of hiking in flat Michigan (but neither were full days due to weather). A rest day is OK.
Loop or out and back trip? I would want to see as much as possible, so loop or point to point would be best.
No dog
Area of interest. I have never been to Yosemite, so I feel I really should hike into the valley to see that. I also would like to get some high Sierra (above timberline) wilderness experience. Some off trail experience would be nice (I am confident with map and compass skills). Would be traveling from MI, so could fly into SFO and rent a car, and/or use public transportation (which limits us to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point Rd, Tioga Rd, or Devils Postpile area trailheads?)
I was thinking maybe Agnew Meadows to Happy Valley via Vogelsang pass. On this trip, is it possible to go off trail from below Donohue Pass to Bernice Lake, thus cutting out the descent and climb out of Lyle Canyon?
Thanks in advance for your tips.