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The Complete Guide to Backpacking Hetch Hetchy | Yosemite National Park
Outside of the main Yosemite Valley region lies a hidden gem for hikers, backpackers, and nature lovers looking to get away from the crowds of Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy (HH). This valley was converted into a reservoir in 1913 and supplies the bulk of San Francisco’s...
A Complete Guide to Backpacking Tonquin Valley | Jasper National Park
Backpacking Tonquin Valley takes hikers deep into the heart of untamed and serene wilderness in Jasper National Park. While this route can be done as a very long day hike, turning it into a multi day backpacking trip gives hikers a chance to fully enjoy the pristine...
Complete Guide to Backpacking Bruce Peninsula National Park
Backpacking Bruce Peninsula National Park is a unique trek through a beautiful landscape more reminiscent of the Caribbean than Canada. The Bruce Trail features rugged limestone cliffs that plunge dramatically into the crystal-clear Georgian Bay, the famous Grotto,...
Backpacking Mount Assiniboine via Sunshine Meadows to Mount Shark
Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Overview: Distance: 37.5 miles (60 km) Elevation Gain: 8146 ft. (2480 m) Time: 4 days Difficulty: Strenuous Many backcountry campsites on this trek require permits/reservations. For Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park:...
Backpacking Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop
Grand Tetons National Park September 6-7 , 2021 Overview: Distance: 21.5 miles Elevation Gain: 3656 ft. Time: 2 days, 1 night Difficulty: Strenuous Camping overnight in the backcountry of GTNP requires permits from the NPS. This includes Backpacking Paintbrush...
Backpacking to Hole in The Wall | Olympic National Park
Overview: Distance: 3.4 miles Time: 2 days, 1 night Difficulty: Easy Backpacking to Hole in the Wall is a fun easy overnighter (or day hike) that provides some beautiful views of the Oregon Coast. There’s towering rock formations in the shallows, dense forest...