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Crystal Lake Trail In Inyo National Forest
Crystal Lake Trail is one of the best wilderness day hikes within Inyo National Forest that offers incredible views for somewhat little work. Crystal Lake Trail is 3 miles long round trip and overlooks Lake George and Lake Mary along the way. This hike ends at Crystal Lake, an alpine lake in Mammoth that’s known for its pristine water and clear reflections. In this post, we cover tips for hiking Crystal Lake Trail in Mammoth including trail location, difficulty, the time needed, and what to expect. Crystal Lake Trailhead Location Crystal Lake Trailhead starts by Lake George in Inyo National Forest. There is parking near the Crystal Lake Trailhead but…
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Convict Lake Hike In Inyo National Forest
Convict Lake is a picturesque lake in Inyo National Forest that features turquoise water, mountains, hiking trails, and secluded beaches. This area is also popular for fishing, swimming, boating, and backpacking. Despite a strange name, Convict Lake is one of the most scenic lakes near Mammoth and a must visit for anyone traveling in the Central California region. The most popular day hike at Convict Lake is a 3-mile loop that goes around the entire lake. Location & Parking Convict Lake is a drive-up lake and can be easily accessible from Highway 395. We usually take Highway 395 when driving up to Mammoth and we’ve passed this area numerous times…
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San Simeon Bay Trail In Central Coast
San Simeon Bay Trail (also called San Simeon Point Trail) is a beautiful beach hike along Central California coast that features stunning views of the ocean, cliffs, San Simeon pier, unique trees, and wildlife. San Simeon Bay Trail is located near the Hearst Castle and is part of the Hearst San Simeon State Park system. This area is especially popular for whale watching and is a natural wildlife habitat for elephant seals that you can often see along the trail. Location & Parking The San Simeon Bay Trail starts at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. There are a couple of free lots right next to the beach where visitors can…
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Hiking Unal Trail In Sequoia National Forest
As the Valley temperatures start picking up in the summer, we have been searching for new hikes to do in Sequoia National Forest. Unal Trail has been on my hiking list for a while but it’s located an hour and a half away from Bakersfield so it’s not exactly close to where we live. We finally put our excuses aside and made it out to hike the Unal Trail. It follows through a gentle forest full of cedar and pine trees and leads to a viewpoint of the nearby Sequoia National Forest. We really enjoyed hiking this trail especially since the trees keep this area shaded and cool. It’s a…
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10 Things To Do At Emerald Bay State Park In Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay State Park is one of the most amazing areas to visit around South Lake Tahoe in California. There are so many incredible activities to see and do around Emerald Bay including scenic viewpoints, forest trails, historical buildings, turquoise beaches and more. As a California local, I can’t believe it took me years to finally make it out to visit Lake Tahoe and it did not disappoint. Emerald Bay is an especially great location to experience if you’ve never been to Lake Tahoe before because most of the highlights in this area are located close to each other and many attractions are easily accessible including drive-up viewpoints and short…
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Trail Of 100 Giants In Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants is one of the most popular day hikes within Sequoia National Forest that features some of the biggest trees in the world. This trail is very short, family-friendly, and mostly paved. Trail of a Hundred Giants is easily accessible and makes for the perfect quick getaway from the nearby cities like Bakersfield and Visalia. We love to visit this trail in the summer especially to escape the valley heat into the mountains where temperatures are much cooler. In this post, we cover all you need to know for hiking the Trail Of 100 Giants including how to get there, where to park, cost, trail difficulty, and…
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Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail In Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail is an amazing wilderness hike in Lake Tahoe that offers incredible views for relatively little work. Eagle Lake trail is only 2 miles long (round trip) and features stunning panoramic views of Emerald Bay, passes Upper Eagle Falls Bridge, and ends at the beautiful Eagle Lake. In this post, we cover how to get to Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trailhead, cost, difficulty, and other hiking tips. About Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail The hike to Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake is short but it steadily climbs up and gains around 450 feet in elevation. During this hike, you’ll be walking on slippery…
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Cascade Falls Trail In South Lake Tahoe
Cascade Falls Trail is one of the most popular day hikes in South Lake Tahoe that leads to an epic viewpoint of Cascade Falls and the nearby Cascade Lake. In this post, we cover Cascade Falls Trailhead location, where to park, trail length, time, and what to expect. Cascade Falls trail is located near Emerald Bay State Park so many people visit Emerald Bay after completing this hike. Cascade Falls Trail Distance Cascade Falls trail is a 1.4 miles long out and back hike. The trail is easy to navigate and goes directly to Cascade Falls and then back. Cascade Falls trail mostly travels through a forest and ends at…
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Dome Rock Trail In Sequoia National Forest, California
Dome Rock is one of the most iconic locations within Sequoia National Forest in California. This easily accessible drive up viewpoint offers some of the best sights of the surrounding mountains, valley, and the expansive forest as far as visitors can see. In this post we cover all you need to know for visiting Dome Rock including how to get there, where to park and what to expect. Tip: After visiting Dome Rock we like to head 20 minutes south and hike the Trail Of 100 Giants that’s located in the same region of Sequoia National Forest. Both trails are very easy and can be done on the same day…
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Kern River Trail In Sequoia National Forest
Kern River Trail is a great out-and-back trail that’s located in the Sequoia National Forest between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. This trail is only 6 miles long and is a great beginner hike within Kern County. It’s best visited in early spring when the trail is covered in beautiful wildflowers and temperatures are still moderate. Kern River Trail Location Kern River Trail is located within the Kern River Canyon just 40 minutes east of Bakersfield and 15 minutes west of Lake Isabella. Note that there is another trail in Bakersfield with a similar name called Kern River Parkway Trail that might come up in Google Maps. This trail is a…
