Camping and Hiking

July 17th, 2021 #backpacking #hikecalifornia #johnmuirtrail This hike has been at the top of my bucket list for several years now and I can honestly say this has been my most favorite backpacking trip ever. However, that is saying a lot, there have been plenty of trips that are coming in as a close 2nd. I’m probably a little biased since it has been a major hiking goal and it feels good to have finally checked this one off the list. The scenery was absolutely stunning. I have spoken to many people over the years that have claimed that this was the prettiest section of the Sierras they ever seen, this trip lived up to their hype. The North Lake to South Lake Loop hike begins at the North Lake Trailhead and exits at the South Lake Trailhead, hence the name. This trail is roughly 55 miles long and just about 10,000 feet of elevation gain. This is rated as difficult, but if you are in semi-decent hiking shape you can stretch this into a 7 or 9-day trip and have plenty of places to stop and camp each