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. Trail guide books, fishing, backpacking techniques, and more. When he speaks it feels like youre reading a well written book, which makes sense given. Climbing in high sierra, high sierra mountain project. The sierra high route is one of the most spectacular and challenging treks in north america. We warranty bags to let you focus on the adventure, not your gear. This hike was created by the national park service and was completed. 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. It was scouted by steve roper and described by him in his book. High sierra trail high sierra trail, hiking, documentary. California high sierra trail to mt whitney seek adventure. The high sierra trail is an unforgettable backpacking route located in. A year after marine disappears on high sierra hike, family.
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. So starting from tuolumne meadows, you can complete. I looked for a guide book to assist me in planning my hike of the high sierra. 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. 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. Meadows, lakes, streams, and mountain overlooks are only a couple of hours hike directly from camp. San diego transplant who pulls every trick in the book to get out on the trail. 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. Shop the official high sierra online store and get top quality backpacks, luggage, and bags. He knew every inch of the high sierra trail and the history behind it. Trail descriptions, campsites, custom maps, photos, trailhead information, wilderness permits, and more. Yosemite national park has 5 high sierra camps arranged in a 49mile loop.
The trail starts at crescent meadow, near visalia, california, crosses. 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. Reviewing the maps, planning your itinerary, plotting your campsites and filling out your gear helps build the anticipation. Find high sierra trail backpacking by ernie bonacum at blurb books. Follow signage past the park entrance to sequoia national park right turn at y intersection.
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. 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. Oct 03, 2016 backpacking the high sierra trail takes months of planning and preparation, but its also a lot of fun. Hiking the high sierra trail guitar lake to mt whitney. Journey across californias spellbinding high sierra, known as one of the worlds greatest treks. Sequoia high sierra camp is located within a short hike from the marvin pass trailhead. There are more recent editions, but this is the elegant, classic edition you want on your bookshelf. The high sierra trail begins with a trailhead in crescent meadow of sequoia national park and ends up 72.
But it sucked me in exactly the same way, wasting almost no time setting up the catastrophe of. So starting from tuolumne meadows, you can complete the circuit in 6 days hiking. A long hike to hamilton lakes on the high sierra trail. The 72mile high sierra trail traverses the sierra nevada from west to east, visiting the highest point in the contiguous 48 statesmt whitney. Southern sierra high route an alternative to the jmt. The high sierra trail hst is a hiking trail in sequoia national park, california. Where hoofbeats on the trail is about the pleasures of the sierra summer, this book is about its autumn perils. It was scouted by steve roper and described by him in his book sierra high route.
The lefthand trail follows a more direct route across the chagoopa plateau, rejoining the moraine lake trail at sky parlor meadow 30. Hiking the high sierra trail in california buckettripper. We had no interest in hiking in the dark and trying for the summit at. Conceived by climber steve roper in 1977 and first published in his book sierra high route. Starrs guide to the john muir trail and the high sierra region. From deep river canyons to high alpine peaks, lakes, and meadows, this hike. Traversing timberline country, 2nd edition steve roper.
Though there are some long monolithic faces like charlotte dome, the majority of. High sierra trail hiking, backpack high sierra trail. 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 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. 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.
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 also called the roper route and the high route is a crosscountry hiking route, 195 miles 314 km long, through the sierra nevada. High sierra backpacking trails a portfolio of extraordinary backpacking outings. Mike whites recently published book on hiking trails in kings canyon and sequoia has received high praise. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada.
Jun 06, 2018 full film now available on major streaming platforms. Stretching approximately 195 miles 314 km north to south through the sierra nevada, it is a. Join chris as he drives his friend john to insanity over 6 days in the sierra nevada. 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. 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. Here are a few essential resources that will help make your thruhike on the high sierra trail a success. Essential planning resources for the high sierra trail.
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. 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. Backpack the high sierra trail, crescent meadow trailhead. High sierra trail california 2020 all you need to know. Compared to the john muir trail jmt, the soshr is higher and more remote. It was great to start in a stand of sequoia and hike all the way to subalpine terrain. Traversing timberline country, the shr is a classic mountain journey similar to the john muir. 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. Meander along mountain routes to the roads end trailhead, lace up your boots and hit bubbs creek trail. We have followed most of ropers route over several years. A nine day backpacking trip on the high sierra trail, running from sequoia national park in t. The high sierra trail is a moderate to strenuous 61. This 72 mile trail is stunning, and is an excellent alternative to those who cant get 3 weeks off to do the jmt.
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. 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. The high sierra trail is the little brother to the john muir trail. The first 11 miles are relatively easy as elevation gain is slow. Some of the finest granite, most beautiful mountains, and stable weather make the high sierra a special place for climbers. The trip to hamilton lakes is part of the high sierra trail. 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. 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. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada traverse.
It will be updated with links to the trip reports and photo galleries for each day of our trip as they are created. The sierra high route parallels the john muir trail, with elevations ranging from 9,000 to 11,500 feet. Jul 22, 2017 yosemite national park has 5 high sierra camps arranged in a 49mile loop. This book outlines a magnificent experience following an offtrail, higher version of the muir trail through the high sierra. Mar 23, 2018 the sierra high route is one of the most spectacular and challenging treks in north america. Meadows, lakes, streams, and mountain overlooks are only a couple. According to the yosemite decimal system, the hst is a class 1class 2. The high sierra trail and the kaweah basin july 2018. 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. 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. The trail crosses the sierra nevada from west to east.
It starts at crescent meadow on the western sierra, and ends on top of mt whitney after meeting up with the john muir trail. Above is the high sierra trail to mt whitney route, with my planned campsites each night. The righthand trail branches off from the main high sierra trail to moraine lake 30 miles48 km from crescent meadow. New edition of the only guide to detail all the known routes on 570. High sierra trail backpacking guide my open country. Hiking boy scout internal frame col 35l high sierra trailday backpack bonus.
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. 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. The nearly 200mile hike that began in the inyo forest near lone pine was supposed to be. 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.
The best backpacking books for hikers in the high sierra. Essential planning resources for the high sierra trail socal hiker. High sierra trail to hamilton lakes california alltrails. When i first hiked the sierra high route there was no official or unofficial mapset or databook that was publicly available. 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. High sierra trail backpacking guide leave no tracy. 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. 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. So i made my own, and posttrip i updated it and made it available for purchase. 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. Going into our hike, i had some concerns about mosquitoes, snow, and water sources. The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra.
Buy a cheap copy of yosemite high sierra hiking guide, no. From here, it descends to the bottom of the kern trench. In a clear and concise manner, the book describes the highlights and unique characteristics of the hst and provides all the essential planning information to save you. The high sierra trail connects the western expanses of sequoia national park, home to the worlds largest trees, to mount whitneys impressive. High sierra trail backpacking by ernie bonacum blurb books. Though there are some long monolithic faces like charlotte dome, the majority of climbing is on high altitude mountain walls which follow crack systems. Each camp is a days hike from at least two other camps.
Todays high sierra trail remains a spectacular signature route featuring the best. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. Day seven on the high sierra trail we decided to get up at 4. High sierra trail, june 1722 2015 hiking photos, trip. 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.
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