Category: Waterfall
Posted on November 2, 2022
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” – Norman Maclean *Originally hiked: March 25-26, 2022 Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type Kern County 8.91 miles 741 feet Out-and-Back Permits, Directions & Weather Permits: Permits are not required on this… Continue Reading “Kern River Trail: Kern County”
Category: Backpacking, California, Hike, State, Swimming Hole, Trail, WaterfallTags: backpacking, california adventure, Hike, hiking, kern, kern river, la hikes, los angeles hiking, outdoor adveture, Outdoors, River, river trip
Posted on August 28, 2019
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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*Originally hiked: August 10, 2019 McGee Creek Canyon is one of those hikes that I’ve been waiting to do, since last year I had to cancel it due to other plans getting in the way. The original overnight permits I got were for Sawmill… Continue Reading “Big McGee Lake via McGee Creek Trail: John Muir Wilderness”
Category: Blog, California, Eastern Sierras, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, Swimming Hole, WaterfallTags: backpacking, Hike, hiking blog, mammoth lakes, mcgee creek, Outdoors
*Please note that some of the below links in this post are affiliate links. Location: Grand Canyon National Park Elevation Gain: 1800 feet Mileage: 35.6 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Type: Overnight Backpacking Plan far in advance Usually I begin with the background, this time I… Continue Reading “Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim to Phantom Ranch”
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Trail, Trail Gear, WaterfallTags: adventure, backpack, camping, grand canyon, Hike, Mountains, National Park, Outdoors, River, Trail, Wilderness
Posted on January 24, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Mt. Whitney, tallest mountain of the lower 48 is not a hike to be taken lightly. You don’t just wake up and say, hey I think I’m going to hike Mt. Whitney today. Why? Because you shouldn’t! I’ve climbed the summit twice and put together a guide that can help you plan out your adventure if you choose to climb it.
Category: Backpacking, California, Challenge, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake, Sequoia National Park, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpack, backpacking, Beyond Limits on Foot, Challenge, Hike, inyo national forest, John Muir Wilderness, lower 48, Miles, Mt. Whitney, Outdoors, Tallest Mountain, Trail, Trail Description, travel, Travel Blog
Posted on November 10, 2017
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 12.9 miles Elevation gain: 3000 ft Difficulty: Difficult Type: Out-and-back Background Pear Lake Ski Hut (also called “Pear Lake Ranger Station”) is a small ski hut nestled 6 miles deep off the highway in Sequoia National Park near Wolverton.… Continue Reading “Pear Lake Ski Hut – Sequoia National Park”
Category: Backpacking, Camp Kitchen, Hike, Lake, Mountain Pass, Outdoors, Sequoia National Park, Ski Hut, Snowshoe, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: backpack, backpacking, Hike, hiking, pear lake, pear lake ski hut, sequoia national forest, Ski Hut, snow, snow trip, snowshoeing, Trail, Wilderness
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 12 miles, option to do Pine Creek & Italy Passes adding 19 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Elevation gain: 3000 ft to Honeymoon Lake Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: Coming from Los Angeles from the 14 take… Continue Reading “Pine Creek to Honeymoon Lake – Inyo National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, Mountain Pass, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, California, camping, exploring, Hike, hiking, inyo national forest, Labor Day, Lakes, Mountain Pass, Mountains, nature, Photography, Wilderness
Where: Sequoia National Park Mileage: 11.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 3000 ft Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Visalia take the 198 East for 31.5 miles. Turn right onto Mineral King Road. It is not easy to find, but if… Continue Reading “Monarch Lakes – Sequoia National Park”
Category: Cliff Jumping, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: backpacking, Hike, hiking, Lakes, mineral king, monarch lakes, sawtooth pass, Sequoia, sequoia national forest, Trail, Wilderness
Where: Crooked River Ranch Mileage: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Terrebonne on Hwy 97 North, turn left onto Lower Bridge Road. In 2.1 miles turn right on 43rd St. 1.8 miles… Continue Reading “Steelhead Falls – Deschutes River”
Category: Cliff Jumping, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, Bend, camping, exploration, falls, forest, hiking, optoutside, OR, Oregon, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, steelhead, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Los Padres National Forest Mileage: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Elevation gain: 3000 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From US 101 South take San Ysidro exit. Turn left on San Ysidro. East Valley Rd. make a right. Park Lane. will… Continue Reading “San Ysidro Trail – Los Padres National Forest”
Category: Hike, Los Angeles Area, Los Padres National Forest, Ocean View, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, dayhike, dog friendly, forest, hiking, la hike, nature, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, santa barbara, swimming, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Willamette National Forest Mileage: 1.98 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Highway 126 and 242 junction, take Hwy 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) for 6.5 miles. You will see a Proxy Falls trailhead… Continue Reading “Proxy Falls – Willamette National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, exploration, forest, hiking, mckenzie highway, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, three sisters wilderness, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness, willamette national forest