The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike leaving from the Exit Glacier Area. Starting on the valley floor, the trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes though heather filled meadows and ultimately climbs well above tree line to a breath-taking view...
The river-carved Big Cottonwood Canyon, home toBrightonandSolitudeski resorts, offers immaculate alpine scenery. There are plenty of hiking, biking and picnicking opportunities to take in the views. You can head straight for the Brighton area or a number of stops along the way. Continue to Guar...
There’s plenty else to see: 8 miles of the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne snaking along the canyon’s glaciated granite; the morning sun climbing above the forested Kuna Crest, softening the frozen soil surrounding our dispersed campsite; the snow-dusted Cathedral Range and partially-frozen glacia...
This paved out and back hike reaches a thundering little waterfall on a tributary of the Kings River in Kings Canyon National Park. 0.3 miles25 feet 36.783747,-118.622121 Kanawyer Loop TrailThis loop is scenic and easy, exploring east from the backcountry gateway at Road's End along both ...
For the first part, you get to visit what is called Refrigerator Canyon, aptly called so due to the cool night temperatures you experience there. After there you will go up a bunch of switchbacks called Walter’s Wiggles, which is a rather cute name for a set of switchbacks that require...
As you climb up the hill you’ll begin to see excellent views north and north-east towards the Carquinez Strait. When you reach the Briones Crest trail, take a left. After a little over a half of a mile you’ll see a little trail going up the hill to Briones Peak. This is wort...
Get the Wallowas to yourself on this loop through prime bear habitat in the rugged Joseph Canyon. BY PATRICE LA VIGNE BACKPACKERMagazine PublishedSep 10, 2015 Oregon Trails West Little Owyhee Canyon, Middle of Nowhere, OR Toughen up to find total solitude on this 46-mile journey through a rem...
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Both hikers from Cottonwood Campground, and backpackers hiking up from Bright Angel or Phantom Ranch: you should try to make this destination. The last 6 miles to Phantom Ranch will reveal many more wonderful sites, including "The Box," a narrow section of Bright Angel Canyon that crisscross...
Jan 28, 2024•Hiking A great Sunday arvo hike. Quite a bit of snow on the road/trail. We managed just fine in our trail runners. We got off track but made it up the falls. Magnificent!! . Couch Falls Fionn Welsh May 17, 2024•Hiking ...