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Heading Outdoors….with Kids!?
Another season to get outdoors is upon us. In wake of the 2020 COVID pandemic, there may be even more people wanting to travel and get away this summer. The idea of taking a child outdoors may be daunting for … Continue reading
Winter Backpacking
Thinking about doing some winter backpacking into the Wilderness? Maybe just some winter camping in general? Whatever you decide this winter, consider checking out REI’s Winter Camping and Backpacking Tips before heading out. Winter offers a different experience and has … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, outdoors, solitude, Tips, Winter, Winter Backpacking
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Maps Update – Mobile Platform Available
Great news for those who like to use their smartphone while outdoors. Now you can download official US Forest Service maps via Avenza’s PDF Maps app for your Apple and Android devices. Links have been added in the map section … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, App, Apple, Avenza, mobile, outdoors, PDF Maps, USDA Forest Service
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New Trip – Flatiron Loop
Added a new trip on the Sequoia National Forest side of the Golden Trout Wilderness called Flatiron Loop. It is approximately 26 miles and will take up to 3 days to do or less if you really want to push … Continue reading
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Tagged Early Summer, Fall, Flatiron Loop, Late Spring, outdoors, Sequoia National Forest
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High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew Opportunity
Near the Inyo National Forest side of the Golden Trout Wilderness there will be two volunteer opportunities. Teaming up with the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew, you’ll be able to restore miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). One trip … Continue reading
Despite Storm, Roads Remain Open
This recent past weekend brought a lot of rain to California. In the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, it brought snow to higher elevations (above 7,500 feet). However, with the warmer conditions most of the snow has melted off from the … Continue reading
The Season Continues
Weather will remain in the low 90’s this week in the central valley of California, which means it is great weather for backpacking in the Golden Trout Wilderness! One can expect there to be even fewer people now that school … Continue reading
Posted in General, Weather
Tagged Fall, Golden Trout Wilderness, nature, outdoors, preparation, weather
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The Horseback Option
Interested in viewing the wilderness on horseback but don’t have a horse? Check out the Golden Trout Wilderness Pack Trains. They offer simple day trips to week long adventures! They also provide meals for your trips too!
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Tagged Day Trip, Golden Trout Wilderness, Golden Trout Wilderness Pack Trains, horseback, horses, outdoors, pack train, riding, week long trips
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Mountain Home and Balch Park Open…
Mountain Home State Park and Balch Park roads are expected to be open on May 17th. This is great news for those wanting to enter into the western portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Entering into the wilderness usually starts … Continue reading
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Tagged Balch Park, california department of parks and recreation, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Golden Trout Wilderness, Maggie Lakes, Mountain Home State Park, National Park, nature, outdoors, road opened, Sequoia National Forest, Sequoia National Park, Shake Camp, Summit Lake, trailhead, Twin Lakes
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Lloyd Meadow Road Partially Opened
As of Friday, May 4th, the Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82) is partially opened. One Lane is still closed but the other is open. Please drive with caution as potential traffic heading in the opposite direction will be using that lane … Continue reading
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