Backpacking Trail Guides + Gear Reviews
Lake Ingalls is a large, royal blue alpine lake with Mount Stewart towering across it. Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, it is one of the best fall hikes in Washington due to the abundance of golden larches. The trail to Lake Ingalls is full of mountain views from Mount Rainier to Ingalls Peaks. There …
Kearsarges Lakes is a series of three lakes that sits at the base of Kearsarge Pinnacles, a series of 12 rock pillars and crags located within the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lakes are in Kings Canyon National Park and are a popular destination for backpackers and day hikers. In order to reach the lakes, …
The Lakes trail gets it’s name because of the four alpine lakes that sit along the trail. It is without a doubt the most beautiful area in the park. Not only is Sequoia known for it’s large Sequoia trees, but there are a lot of amazing mountain terrain and alpine lakes to explore within the …
Glacier National Park is without a doubt my favorite park of the twenty-five I have been to so far. Glacier is filled with endless alpine lakes, turquoise waters, colorful rocks, abundant wildlife and some of the most amazing hiking in the United States. The views truly just get better around every corner. Before making a …
Second lake is one of seven Big Pine lakes in the John Muir Wilderness. This wilderness area sits in the Sierra mountains of California. It is filled with snow-capped mountains and lake-filled canyons. The Big Pine Lakes are just to the east of King’s Canyon National Park and is a must-hike area for day hiking …
Cracker Lake is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes I have ever seen. Photos will never do the colors of this lake justice. The lake is a bright turquoise surrounded by bright green shrubbery, rusty red rocks and jagged mountain peaks. It sits at the base of Mount Siyeh, which towers over the lake …
Colchuck Lake is without a doubt the most hiked-to alpine lake in Washington State, and for good reason. This lake is located in what is known as “The Enchantments.” It is an area of alpine lakes and mountains with some of the most amazing mountain hiking and wildlife in the state. The lake itself sits …
Hiking up to Broken Top and No Name Lake is one of my favorite places in Central Oregon. The striking turquoise color of the lake and surrounding mountain views make this a must-see place. In the winter the lake is frozen and buried under feet of snow, but as the snow melts, it pools into …
The Timberline Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in Oregon that loops around the base of Mount Hood. It is 41.5 miles (with options to make it longer) and 10,000 ft in elevation gain (and loss). There are multiple glacier river crossings, downed trees, beautiful views of Mount Hood, and so many …
Paradise Park is without a doubt one of the most peaceful and beautiful places to backpack on Mount Hood. The area is surrounded by fields of wildflowers, water streams and endless views of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Range to the south. It is one of the most amazing spots to view a sunset if …