Late May Trips
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z98
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Late May Trips
Curious what folks' favorite early season areas are? Looking to plan a trip from about 5/30-6/3 with minimal snow since we only have a bit of snow experience. We're exploring Lake Vernon/Hetch Hetchy or the area around Aloha Lake, but trying to find something that feels more like an adventure. Anywhere from 30-45ish miles would suit. Would love to know about your favorite early season spots! Thanks!
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c9h13no3
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Re: Late May Trips
If you don’t like snow, anywhere with bridged/no creek crossings.
Kennedy Meadows north is a nice early option for Bay Area people. No cows yet, lots of bridges. I’ve enjoyed the south facing Kings Canyon trailheads too (Lewis Creek, Copper Creek). Not my favorite early season areas, but certainly ones that shine brighter early, compared to what they are late.
Kennedy Meadows north is a nice early option for Bay Area people. No cows yet, lots of bridges. I’ve enjoyed the south facing Kings Canyon trailheads too (Lewis Creek, Copper Creek). Not my favorite early season areas, but certainly ones that shine brighter early, compared to what they are late.
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maverick
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Re: Late May Trips
SEKI NP:
Lewis Creek and Kennedy Pass
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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balzaccom
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Re: Late May Trips
We have a section in our website that focuses on early season hikes:
https://www.backpackthesierra.com/early-season-hikes
As Maverick notes, the key is lower elevations and avoiding stream crossings.
https://www.backpackthesierra.com/early-season-hikes
As Maverick notes, the key is lower elevations and avoiding stream crossings.
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