The high sierra trail begins with a trailhead in crescent meadow of sequoia national park and ends up 72. The best backpacking books for hikers in the high sierra. This 72 mile trail is stunning, and is an excellent alternative to those who cant get 3 weeks off to do the jmt. The high sierra, subtitled peaks passes trails, is a prodigious and informationjammed book to which im awarding five stars even though its usefulness to me is not what i expected. Hiking the high sierra trail guitar lake to mt whitney. When i first hiked the sierra high route there was no official or unofficial mapset or databook that was publicly available. The high sierra trail connects the western expanses of sequoia national park, home to the worlds largest trees, to mount whitneys impressive. Sep 17, 2016 lesser known than the famous john muir trail, the high sierra trail hst is in many ways just as historically significant as its longer and more famous brother. Yosemite national park has 5 high sierra camps arranged in a 49mile loop. The lefthand trail follows a more direct route across the chagoopa plateau, rejoining the moraine lake trail at sky parlor meadow 30.
In 1928, sequoia national park was expanded from the western section famous for the giant sequoia grove all the way to the eastern sierra and mt. The trip to hamilton lakes is part of the high sierra trail. Day seven on the high sierra trail we decided to get up at 4. When he speaks it feels like youre reading a well written book, which makes sense given. Find high sierra trail backpacking by ernie bonacum at blurb books. The high sierra trail is the little brother to the john muir trail. Secors bumper book of fun for the sierra is still the quintessential high sierra guidebook for people who want to get the big picture, and. Starting from the western side of the high sierra, the range gently tilts upward, reaching its highest points at the very eastern edge. The sierra high route shr is a 195mile trekking route that runs northsouth across the heart of the sierra nevada range, through sequoiakings canyon national park, john muir wilderness, ansel adams wilderness, and yosemite national park. But it sucked me in exactly the same way, wasting almost no time setting up the catastrophe of.
Shop the official high sierra online store and get top quality backpacks, luggage, and bags. It will be updated with links to the trip reports and photo galleries for each day of our trip as they are created. A year after marine disappears on high sierra hike, family. High sierra trail california 2020 all you need to know. Conceived by climber steve roper in 1977 and first published in his book sierra high route. The first 11 miles are relatively easy as elevation gain is slow. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada traverse. From deep river canyons to high alpine peaks, lakes, and meadows, this hike. The high sierra trail is an unforgettable backpacking route located in. Sequoia high sierra camp is located within a short hike from the marvin pass trailhead.
Some of the finest granite, most beautiful mountains, and stable weather make the high sierra a special place for climbers. The southern sierra high route soshr is a superb alternative to the jmt for the adventurous traveler. The high sierra trail is a 75 mile eastwest journey across the sierras starting in crescent meadow and finishing at the summit of mt. Follow signage past the park entrance to sequoia national park right turn at y intersection. According to the yosemite decimal system, the hst is a class 1class 2. We had no interest in hiking in the dark and trying for the summit at. The high sierra is the high heart of the sierra nevada mountain range, which runs southtonorth through much of the length of central and northern california.
The high sierra trail is a moderate to strenuous 61. This hike was created by the national park service and was completed. Starrs guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region. The sierra high route is one of the most spectacular and challenging treks in north america.
Mar 23, 2018 the sierra high route is one of the most spectacular and challenging treks in north america. San diego transplant who pulls every trick in the book to get out on the trail. High sierra trail high sierra trail, hiking, documentary. It was scouted by steve roper and described by him in his book sierra high route. High sierra trail to hamilton lakes california alltrails. High sierra backpacking trails a portfolio of extraordinary backpacking outings.
Coachs 2019 high sierra trail journal 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 10,700. Stretching 200 miles through the sierra nevada, most of the high route is off trail, posing challenges both physical and mental as you attempt to navigate dangerous, unmarked terrain. Southern sierra high route an alternative to the jmt. The high sierra trail has two great ascents the first one over kaweah gap and the great western divide, and the second over the eastern sierra and trail crest at mt. Guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region by starr, walter augustus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Join chris as he drives his friend john to insanity over 6 days in the sierra nevada.
We have followed most of ropers route over several years. Backpack the high sierra trail, crescent meadow trailhead. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada. Meander along mountain routes to the roads end trailhead, lace up your boots and hit bubbs creek trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. There are more recent editions, but this is the elegant, classic edition you want on your bookshelf. High sierra trail backpacking by ernie bonacum blurb books.
High sierra trail backpacking guide my open country. A nine day backpacking trip on the high sierra trail, running from sequoia national park in t. You will get a taste of the high sierra on your way to a beautiful pristine lake. Experience californias high sierra book your trip mt. Started in 1928, it was the first sierra trail designed solely for recreation, and its builders tackled sheer cliff faces, high mountain passes and avalanche chutes to construct a trail that racks. Where hoofbeats on the trail is about the pleasures of the sierra summer, this book is about its autumn perils. Mike whites recently published book on hiking trails in kings canyon and sequoia has. We did a 3 day 34 mile backpack along the high sierra trail starting at crescent meadow, overnighting at bearpaw meadow and then hamilton lake before hiking out.
The high sierra trail and the kaweah basin july 2018. Sequoia high sierra camp is a comfortable home base from which to explore spectacular backcountry lakes, meadows, mountains, and forest or simply relax with a good book or afternoon siesta. The book clearly and concisely describes the highlights and unique characteristics of the hst and provides all the essential planning information to facilitate your own preparations. Stretching approximately 195 miles 314 km north to south through the sierra nevada, it is a largely off trail affair that stays between 9,000 ft 2,743 m and 12,000 ft 3658 m for most of its rugged cour. May 10, 2019 coachs 2019 high sierra trail journal 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 10,700 3261 meters pass known as kaweah gap. Traversing timberline country, 2nd edition steve roper. The high sierra trail begins at crescent meadow in sequoia national park, on the west side of the sierra nevada range, and ends at whitney portal on the east, traversing the highest and most beautiful part of the sierras. The sierra high route shr is a 195mile trekking route that runs northsouth across the heart of the sierra nevada range, through sequoiakings canyon national park, john muir wilderness, ansel. So i made my own, and posttrip i updated it and made it available for purchase. Stretching 200 miles through the sierra nevada, most of the high route is offtrail, posing challenges both physical and mental as you attempt to navigate dangerous, unmarked terrain. It is the only trail in the sierra that was built solely for recreational use as opposed to mining or grazing and it is also. It starts at crescent meadow on the western sierra, and ends on top of mt whitney after meeting up with the john muir trail.
Going into our hike, i had some concerns about mosquitoes, snow, and water sources. Essential planning resources for the high sierra trail. It was scouted by steve roper and described by him in his book. The high sierra trail film by chris smead explores the history and wonder of the john muir trails little brother in this festival circuit documentary. Meadows, lakes, streams, and mountain overlooks are only a couple of hours hike directly from camp. This book outlines a magnificent experience following an offtrail, higher version of the muir trail through the high sierra. We warranty bags to let you focus on the adventure, not your gear. California high sierra trail to mt whitney seek adventure. Trail descriptions, campsites, custom maps, photos, trailhead information, wilderness permits, and more. He knew every inch of the high sierra trail and the history behind it. Essential planning resources for the high sierra trail socal hiker. The high sierra trail to mt whitney is a challenging 75mile trek whose scenery ranges from the giant forest of sequoia national park, gorgeous mountain lakes, the kern river valley and of course the. According to the yosemite decimal system, the hst is a class 1class 2 trail, which means simple scrambling, with the possibility of occasional use of the hands for balance.
Mike whites recently published book on hiking trails in kings canyon and sequoia has received high praise. The trail crosses the sierra nevada from west to east. High sierra trail, june 1722 2015 hiking photos, trip. The sierra high route parallels the john muir trail, with elevations ranging from 9,000 to 11,500 feet. The high sierra trail hst is a hiking trail in sequoia national park, california. New edition of the only guide to detail all the known routes on 570. The high sierra trail starts on the western edge of the sierra in sequoia national park, climbs up and over the western mountain range, and then crosses the valley before climbing up. I looked for a guide book to assist me in planning my hike of the high sierra.
Climbing in high sierra, high sierra mountain project. Jul 22, 2017 yosemite national park has 5 high sierra camps arranged in a 49mile loop. Above is the high sierra trail to mt whitney route, with my planned campsites each night. Stretching approximately 195 miles 314 km north to south through the sierra nevada, it is a. Though there are some long monolithic faces like charlotte dome, the majority of climbing is on high altitude mountain walls which follow crack systems.
Reviewing the maps, planning your itinerary, plotting your campsites and filling out your gear helps build the anticipation. The nearly 200mile hike that began in the inyo forest near lone pine was supposed to be. Journey across californias spellbinding high sierra, known as one of the worlds greatest treks. The sierra high route also called the roper route and the high route is a crosscountry hiking route, 195 miles 314 km long, through the sierra nevada. It was great to start in a stand of sequoia and hike all the way to subalpine terrain.
Oct 03, 2016 backpacking the high sierra trail takes months of planning and preparation, but its also a lot of fun. The high sierra, subtitled peaks passes trails, is a prodigious and informationjammed book to which im awarding five stars even though its usefulness to me is not what i expected and will be minimal, a fact that would otherwise cause me to award two or three stars. But it sucked me in exactly the same way, wasting almost no time setting up the catastrophe of chloes fathers broken leg in the middle of nowhere, and her need to hike crosscountry to get help. High sierra trail hiking, backpack high sierra trail. Meadows, lakes, streams, and mountain overlooks are only a couple. From here, it descends to the bottom of the kern trench. Crescent meadow to whitney portal is a 59 mile heavily trafficked pointtopoint trail located near three rivers, california that features a lake and is rated as difficult.
The 72mile high sierra trail traverses the sierra nevada from west to east, visiting the highest point in the contiguous 48 statesmt whitney. Though there are some long monolithic faces like charlotte dome, the majority of. Hiking the high sierra trail in california buckettripper. So starting from tuolumne meadows, you can complete the circuit in 6 days hiking. Each camp is a days hike from at least two other camps. The trail starts at crescent meadow, near visalia, california, crosses. Hiking boy scout internal frame col 35l high sierra trailday backpack bonus. A long hike to hamilton lakes on the high sierra trail.
Aspiring shr hikers no longer have to assemble their maps from scratch, which is timeconsuming and frustrating. Jun 06, 2018 full film now available on major streaming platforms. This exciting documentary bounces back and forth between the modern experience of hiking the high sierra trail, and the early 1900s when the trail was created. The high sierra trail to mt whitney is a challenging 75mile trek whose scenery ranges from the giant forest of sequoia national park, gorgeous mountain lakes, the kern river valley and of course the rocky jagged terrain of mt whitney. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra. Here are a few essential resources that will help make your thruhike on the high sierra trail a success. Todays high sierra trail remains a spectacular signature route featuring the best. Compared to the john muir trail jmt, the soshr is higher and more remote.