Trip Reports from the Trail
Real stories, conditions, and tips from fellow backpackers. Plan your next trip with firsthand knowledge.
Real stories, conditions, and tips from fellow backpackers. Plan your next trip with firsthand knowledge.
57 reports found
A look at permit logistics and typical August conditions for the 38.5-mile Trans-Catalina Trail, from Avalon to Starlight Beach.
What to expect hiking in via Bishop Pass into the John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness during peak Sierra season, and how to actually land the reservation.
A look at how the Cottonwood Pass wilderness permit works for a peak-summer entry into John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness, plus what to expect on the trail and at camp.
What to expect entering the John Muir Trail via Baxter Pass in Inyo National Forest during late-summer permit season, plus the permit and food-storage logistics for this window.
What to know about the recreation.gov lottery for Bright Angel Campground at the canyon bottom, plus how to handle a summer entry if you draw dates in the coming weeks.
What to expect logistically and on-trail for a late-July run of the Four Pass Loop, plus how the recreation.gov reservation system and per-person nightly fee work.
A look at what climbers should expect registering for a Denali or Foraker mountaineering permit as the main climbing season winds down in late July.
What to expect reserving Kirk Creek Campground on Highway 1 during peak summer season, plus how to plan around its high demand.
What to expect getting a wilderness permit through Kearsarge Pass this summer, plus the logistics of using it as a JMT/John Muir Wilderness entry or resupply point.
A look at the 225-mile Colorado River permit through Grand Canyon, how the NPS lottery and Hualapai add-on fees work, and what to expect running the corridor in peak summer heat.
A rundown of the Coyote Buttes North permit mechanics ahead of the July 31 advanced lottery deadline, plus what to expect hiking to The Wave during the hottest stretch of summer.
What to expect booking the Wingate Yurts at Dead Horse Point State Park during peak summer heat, plus how to plan around the Colorado River overlook conditions this time of year.