Backpacking the High Sierra Trail

Guide to Backpacking the High Sierra Trail - Treeline Review

Thru-hike a 60-mile iconic route in the Sierra high country ... The High Sierra Trail is a 60-mile backpacking trip from Crescent Meadow in the ...

Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Hiking the High Sierra Trail

During the first week of August 2021, two of my besties and I hiked the High Sierra Trail: 72.2 miles of raw, untouched Sierra goodness ...

High Sierra Trail - Sequoia & Kings Canyon - National Park Service

The High Sierra Trail leads from Crescent Meadow up the canyon of the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, crossing the Great Western Divide by the ...

High Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to Whitney Portal - AllTrails

Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter ...

High Sierra Trail Permits and Planning - Trees and Tents

Most hikers backpack the trail from the west to the east, starting in Sequoia National Park and ending at Mount Whitney. This is simply because the initial hike ...

High Sierra Trail Basics & Planning - Backcountry Emily

Most people attempting the HST will hike eastbound, from Crescent Meadow to Mt. Whitney, and I think it is the best option for most people, for a variety of ...

The High Sierra Trail in California. Six of the most challenging and ...

Starting in Sequoia National Park and ending on the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48. ... Still my favorite backpacking ...

The High Sierra Trail: What, Why, How - The Trek

The High Sierra Trail — stay with me here — is a trail in the High Sierra. It starts at Crescent Meadow, heads over Kaweah Gap, and eventually ...

Backpacking the High Sierra Trail in 6 Days — Backcountrycow

A 72 mile trans-Sierra hike that also exits at Mt. Whitney just like the JMT. Being <100 miles, it would only take us a week to finish.

[ADVICE]High Sierra Trail in August : r/WildernessBackpacking

A synthetic base layer, convertible pants, synthetic t-shirt(s), fleece jacket, warm hat, and full rain gear is probably all you'll need.

High Sierra Trail Recommended Itinerary - John Peltier Photography

Kern Hot Springs campsite: This is one of the largest campsites along the High Sierra Trail. The northernmost spots have water access at Rock ...

Hiking the High Sierra Trail – An Overview - SoCal Hiker

Eight Day Itinerary for the High Sierra Trail · Day 1 – Crescent Meadow to Bearpaw Meadow · Day 2 – Bearpaw Meadow to Big Arroyo Junction · Day ...

High Sierra Trails

Discover the best of California's High Sierra Trails. Northern Sierra from the Desolation Wilderness to Yosemite. Southern Sierra John Muir Wilderness, Kings ...

Planning for the High Sierra Trail through Sequoia National Park

Being a thru-hike, west-to-east, through a mountain range with no roads makes getting to and from trailheads one of the biggest challenges in hiking the High ...

High Sierra Trail: Prelude - The Trek

We flew out well ahead of time, planning some days ahead of the actual HST entry for day hikes to acclimate to the elevation, some tourist-ing, ...

A guide to hiking and backpacking in the High Sierra

While it might sound brisk to the average Angeleno, many adventure seekers see it as prime hiking weather. Physical exertion — say, trekking 10 ...

My High Sierra Trail Story by Liz Thomas | FarOut

Most backpackers hike the HST as a one-way thru-hike, starting in Sequoia National Park, summit Mt. Whitney, and descend to Whitney Portal. From there (or from ...

High Sierra Trail to Mt Whitney Ultimate Guide - Ten Digit Grid

How hard is the High Sierra Trail? The High Sierra Trail is not an easy backpacking trip, you need to be able to support yourself food and ...

Backpacking the High Sierra Trail - Adventure Out There

The HST begins in Sequoia National Park, traverses from west to east, up and over the entire width of the Sierra Range, and ends on the summit of Mount Whitney.

High Sierra Trail Backpacking

Crescent Meadow to Mount Whitney. The 71-mile High Sierra Trail traverses the Sierra Nevada from Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park to Mt. Whitney and ...