Sequoia & Kings Canyon
3.8 miles before Forester Pass to Kern Hot Springs I awoke to the sounds of boots on the trail and voices going by my tent. It was only 5:30 am. I tried to go back to sleep, but it was hopeless and I was on the trail by 6:20. The air was cool and the trail...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Woods Creek Bridge to 3.8 miles north of Forester Pass I had a sound sleep thanks to the pleasant sound of Woods Creek bubbling next to my tent. As I packed up and crossed Woods Creek Bridge, I saw that the tent city was just starting to stir. Food bags were hanging...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Palisades Lake to Woods Creek Bridge Though I woke around sunrise, I spent the first mile from Palisades Lake in the dark shade of the surrounding mountains. I thought, sunrise comes late in a valley, as I walked along the granite floor crossing little streams and...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
East Fork of Dougherty Creek to Palisades Lake I woke up 30 minutes later than normal and took my time getting ready, but I was still walking by 6:15. If yesterday was any indication, today was going to be a hot one. The trail, which was well established and...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
I woke up next to the South Fork of the Kings River in Sierra National Forest and quickly packed up my cowboy camp. With everything back in the car, I drove the last 6 miles to Roads End in Kings Canyon National Park. I stepped out into the already warm air,...
