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Whether you’re in for a quick 4-day adventure or a full 11-day expedition, this guide offers detailed stage-by-stage itineraries, custom Google Maps with 120+ key locations, GPX tracks, and practical tips on transport, camping, and weather. Hike along sharp ridgelines, pristine beaches, and through remote wilderness, including a summit of Hermannsdalstinden. 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They can be done on their own or combined into longer expeditions through Yosemite’s high country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Five hand-picked routes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e through Yosemite’s most scenic regions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eTenaya Canyon Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eGrand Canyon of the Tuolumne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eSouth Rim of Yosemite Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eVogelsang Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eRed Peak Pass Traverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed stage descriptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for every day on the trail — distance, elevation, water, and campsite notes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Google Maps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with trailheads, campsites, resupply points, and transport stops\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownloadable GPX files\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for all five routes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermit and logistics information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — which trailheads to apply for, how quotas work, and where you can start each loop\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on safety, weather, bears, and campfire rules\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransportation details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e including how to use the YARTS bus along Tioga Road\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional off-trail sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for experienced hikers who want to explore places like Mildred Lake or Hoover Lakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a clear overview of Yosemite’s seasons, snow patterns, and Tioga Road access\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — what to know about traveling with no cell service and how to use a Garmin InReach or similar device\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra things to see and do\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — short hikes to the Tuolumne and Mariposa sequoia groves\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFire and wilderness regulations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e explained clearly and in plain language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe entire guide is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003ereadable on any phone or tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e without zooming in.\u003cbr\u003ePage layouts, maps, and tables are optimized for small screens — making it easy to plan, navigate, and read on the go, even offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis isn’t a brochure. It’s a field guide built from experience — from long days on the trail, nights under the stars, and lessons learned the slow way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt’s meant for people who love quiet trails, who value being prepared, and who want to explore Yosemite in a self-sufficient way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWatch the routes featured in this guide here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/HarmenHoek\"\u003eYouTube.com\/HarmenHoek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmen Hoek Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47403339743449,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0469\/2185\/files\/P1024327.jpg?v=1760745070"},{"product_id":"guide-backpacking-colorados-san-juans","title":"Guide Backpacking Colorado's San Juans","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe San Juan Mountains are one of those places where scale and remoteness are impossible to ignore — long ridgelines above treeline, sharp peaks, deep basins, and a landscape shaped by both geology and mining history. It’s a range that feels raw, demanding, and incredibly rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter extensive research and spending weeks backpacking through the San Juans, I’ve put together this guide to share a continuous, car-free route that links what I consider the most beautiful and iconic parts of the range — from Elk Creek and the Continental Divide to Handies Peak, Cascade Mountain, Ouray, Mt. Sneffels, Telluride, and finally the Colorado Trail all the way to Durango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is built around one long traverse, split into three distinct stages. Together they form a complete two-week journey through the heart of the San Juan Mountains, but each stage can also be hiked on its own. Every section is described in detail, stage by stage, with distances, elevation gain and loss, camping notes, water considerations, and navigation guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s inside\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• One complete three-stage backpacking route through the San Juan Mountains\u003cbr\u003eStage 1 – Elk Creek to Ouray\u003cbr\u003eStage 2 – Ouray to Telluride\u003cbr\u003eStage 3 – Telluride to Durango\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed stage-by-stage descriptions with distance, elevation, water notes, and camping suggestions\u003cbr\u003e• Custom Google Maps with trailheads, campsites, key junctions, resupply points, and transport access\u003cbr\u003e• Downloadable GPX files for the entire route\u003cbr\u003e• Logistics and planning information — transportation, train access, resupply strategy, and town access\u003cbr\u003e• Essential information on safety, altitude, weather, water management, and wildlife\u003cbr\u003e• Clear explanations of permits, regulations, private land sections, and fire restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• When to go — seasonal considerations, snow conditions, thunderstorms, and shoulder-season risks\u003cbr\u003e• Gear considerations — shelter, water capacity, traction, and safety equipment for high alpine terrain\u003cbr\u003e• Resupply strategies for Ouray, Telluride, and Durango\u003cbr\u003e• Transportation details including airports, hitchhiking options, and the Durango–Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad\u003cbr\u003e• Extra things to see and do in Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, and Durango\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire guide is designed to be readable on any phone or tablet without zooming in.\u003cbr\u003eMaps, tables, and layouts are optimized for small screens, making it easy to plan, navigate, and reference on the trail — even offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a casual overview. It’s a field guide built from research, planning, and real time spent in the mountains — long climbs at altitude, exposed ridgelines, dry stretches, and the kind of decisions you only understand once you’re out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s meant for experienced backpackers who value preparation, quiet trails, and moving through big mountain terrain in a self-sufficient way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch parts of this route and related films here:\u003cbr\u003eYouTube.com\/HarmenHoek\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmen Hoek Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47702901948633,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0469\/2185\/files\/DJI_0272_cropped50.jpg?v=1768290451"},{"product_id":"guide-backpacking-canyonlands-the-needles","title":"Guide Backpacking Canyonlands The Needles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Needles District of Canyonlands is one of those places that feels almost impossible to describe until you have actually moved through it. From above, it can look like a maze of red rock and dry desert. But on foot, it becomes something else entirely - a hidden world of narrow canyons, grassy basins, towering sandstone spires, dry washes, strange rock corridors, ladders, cave-like passages, and slickrock benches that constantly force you to wonder where the route could possibly go next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a place of huge daily mileage or long, straightforward trails. It is a place of texture, mystery, and movement through terrain that feels playful, exposed, and at times almost architectural. One moment you are walking through a sandy canyon shaded by cottonwoods, the next you are climbing through a narrow rock slit, crossing open slickrock by cairns, or stepping into a high meadow surrounded by jagged sandstone needles. It is one of the most unique backpacking landscapes I have ever experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter hiking this route myself and spending a lot of time planning, refining, and documenting it, I put together this guide to share what I believe is the most complete and rewarding backpacking circuit through the Needles District. The route links together nearly all of the district’s major highlights in one compact multi-day trip - including Lost Canyon, Druid Arch, Chesler Park, Devil’s Pocket, Cyclone Canyon, The Joint, Big Spring Canyon, and the Confluence Overlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the total distance is relatively modest, this is not a simple walk. The terrain is varied and often slower than it looks on paper. There is route finding, scrambling, exposure, dry stretches, and a constant need to think about water. That is exactly what makes this route so much fun. It feels adventurous the entire time, without ever needing to be extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is built around one complete backpacking itinerary through the heart of the Needles. It is designed as a five-day route, but it can also be shortened into four days, or even three if you skip some of the optional out-and-back sections. Every part is described in detail, day by day, with distances, elevation gain and loss, campsite notes, water considerations, route options, and navigation guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s inside\u003cbr\u003e    •    One complete backpacking circuit through the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park\u003cbr\u003e    •    A detailed multi-day itinerary linking together the district’s most iconic highlights\u003cbr\u003e    •    Day-by-day route descriptions with mileage, elevation gain and loss, navigation notes, and campsite suggestions\u003cbr\u003e    •    Guidance on route structure, daily planning, and how to shorten or adapt the itinerary\u003cbr\u003e    •    Custom Google Maps with campsites, water cache locations, water sources, trail junctions, roads, landmarks, and important waypoints\u003cbr\u003e    •    Downloadable GPX files for the main route and key variations\u003cbr\u003e    •    Information on permits and how campsite availability affects itinerary design\u003cbr\u003e    •    Detailed notes on water management, including caching strategy, seasonal water uncertainty, and dry stretches\u003cbr\u003e    •    Practical logistics for getting to the trailhead, parking, travel planning, and access\u003cbr\u003e    •    Essential information on safety, scrambling, flash floods, heat, navigation, remoteness, and desert hazards\u003cbr\u003e    •    Regulations specific to the Needles District, including camping rules, off-trail travel, archaeological site protection, and waste disposal\u003cbr\u003e    •    Seasonal guidance on when to go, including the pros and drawbacks of spring, summer, fall, and winter\u003cbr\u003e    •    Extra suggestions for things to see and do around the Needles before or after the hike\u003cbr\u003e    •    A geology section to help you better understand the strange landscape you are walking through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included\u003cbr\u003e    •    Clear explanations of designated backcountry campsites and how they are labeled\u003cbr\u003e    •    Notes on backup campsite options when permits are limited\u003cbr\u003e    •    Guidance on dispersed camping where it is legally possible and realistically useful\u003cbr\u003e    •    Advice on which parts of the route are most affected by heat and water scarcity\u003cbr\u003e    •    Descriptions of optional side trips such as Druid Arch and the Confluence Overlook\u003cbr\u003e    •    Notes on terrain features such as ladders, narrow passages, slickrock navigation, and canyon scrambling\u003cbr\u003e    •    Planning information for both first-time visitors to Canyonlands and more experienced desert backpackers\u003cbr\u003e    •    A layout designed to work well on a phone, so it is easy to read and reference in the field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire guide is designed to be readable on any phone or tablet without constant zooming.\u003cbr\u003eMaps, text, and layout are optimized for small screens so it can be used easily while planning or while out on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic overview of Canyonlands. It is a practical field guide built from direct experience on the route and shaped around the actual challenges and decisions that matter out there - how slow the terrain can be, how to think about campsites, when a water cache makes sense, what to expect from the scrambling, and how to link the best parts of the district into one coherent backpacking trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially well suited to hikers who want a shorter but highly varied adventure - something that feels immersive, remote, and visually surreal without requiring extreme mileage. At the same time, it is honest about the fact that this is not just a simple beginner trail. The distances may be short, but the combination of route finding, desert conditions, ladders, exposure, and uncertain water means it still demands preparation and good judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a backpacking trip that feels unlike almost anywhere else in the American Southwest - one that is compact, strange, scenic, and consistently fun - this is the route I would recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch parts of this route and related films here:\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/harmenhoek\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmen Hoek Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48487829471449,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0469\/2185\/files\/P3652386_cropped50.jpg?v=1775346562"},{"product_id":"guide-backpacking-sequoia-national-park","title":"Guide Backpacking Sequoia \u0026 Kings Canyon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSequoia and Kings Canyon hold two very different kinds of wilderness in one park, and this guide is built around both of them. On one side, the biggest living things on earth - giant sequoias so wide and so tall that standing beneath them rearranges your sense of scale. On the other, some of the finest high granite country in the Sierra Nevada - glacial lakes tucked under colourful peaks, foxtail pines twisted by centuries of wind, and passes that open onto whole ranges at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMost people see these parks from the road, on a paved half-mile stroll to a famous tree. This guide is about the other side of them: two multi-day backpacking loops that carry you deep into the backcountry, away from the crowds, and link together the very best of what Sequoia and Kings Canyon have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRather than a single point-to-point traverse, the guide covers two complete loops, one in each park, so you can pick the one that fits your time and experience - or, ideally, do both on one trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute 1 - the Rae Lakes Loop (Kings Canyon).\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.7mi \/ 63.9km, and the more accessible of the two. A classic, beautifully graded loop on maintained trail that strings together roaring waterfalls, deep river canyons, the famous Rae Lakes basin beneath the Painted Lady, and a single high pass at Glen Pass (11,978ft \/ 3,650m). It is one of the best multi-day loops in California and a perfect introduction to the High Sierra. Best done in 3 to 5 nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eRoute 2 - the High Sierra Trail loop (Sequoia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003e 54.4mi \/ 87.5km, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"77\"\u003ebigger, wilder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"92\"\u003eundertaking. My own loop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"117\"\u003evariant keeps you on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"142\"\u003emost spectacular stretch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"167\"\u003eof the legendary High \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"189\"\u003eSierra Trail - a route blasted into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"225\"\u003esheer granite in the 1930s, complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"262\"\u003ewith a tunnel through the cliff - then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"301\"\u003ebreaks away onto quiet, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"325\"\u003eremote trails where you'll \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"352\"\u003elikely have the place to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"377\"\u003eyourself. Expect a night camped beneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"417\"\u003egiant sequoias in a remote backcountry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"456\"\u003egrove, a demanding high pass with views \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"496\"\u003eacross whole ranges, foxtail-pine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"530\"\u003ebasins along the Great Western Divide, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"569\"\u003eone of the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"585\"\u003ephotographed alpine lakes in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"618\"\u003eSierra, and a granite cathedral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"650\"\u003eof a lake beneath a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"670\"\u003elegendary big-wall face. More \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"700\"\u003eclimbing, more solitude, more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"730\"\u003evariety - from sequoia groves to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"763\"\u003ealpine passes. Best done in 3 to 6 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"798\"\u003enights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eI've hiked this ground, and spent a long time planning, refining, and verifying every detail - distances and elevation pulled from GPS tracks, logistics checked against the latest park regulations. This is a practical field guide, not a generic overview: it's shaped around the decisions that actually matter out there - which direction to hike, where to camp, where the water is (and isn't), how to time the passes and river crossings, and how to link the finest parts of these parks into two coherent trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwo complete backpacking loops through Sequoia \u0026amp; Kings Canyon National Parks, one in each park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDetailed, stage-by-stage route descriptions with continuous mileage, elevation gain and loss, and difficulty ratings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCampsite notes throughout - my own sites plus the best alternatives, with bear-box and permit-limit details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater guidance for every stage, including reliable sources and the long dry stretches to plan around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClear notes on route options, side trips, and how to shorten either loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA custom Google Maps with over 200 waypoints - campsites, water sources, junctions, viewpoints, passes, trailheads, and the full route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDownloadable GPX files for both loops and detours (plus a KML file)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull permit information - quota season, the reservation system, off-season self-registration, and how availability shapes your trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTransportation and logistics - airports, driving, gas, the in-park shuttle, parking, frontcountry campgrounds, and lodges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSafety and hazards - altitude, snow and high water, wildlife and bear-canister rules, navigation, and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSEKI-specific regulations - permits, camping limits, campfires, and Leave No Trace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeasonal guidance on when to go, and why I love the shoulder season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA \"things to see \u0026amp; do\" chapter for the roadside highlights - General Sherman, Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow, General Grant, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShort field notes woven through the route on the trees, peaks, and history you're walking past - foxtail and ponderosa pines, the Painted Lady, Triple Divide Peak, the building of the High Sierra Trail, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHonest advice on choosing between the two loops, and on doing both back to back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGuidance for first-time Sierra backpackers and seasoned hikers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA layout designed to read easily on a phone, for planning at home or checking on the trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe whole guide is built to be read on any phone without constant zooming - text, maps, and layout optimised for small screens, at home or in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis isn't a beginner stroll and it isn't an extreme expedition. It's two of the most rewarding backpacking loops in the Sierra, made straightforward to plan and navigate - the giant trees, the granite, the alpine lakes, and the high passes, linked into trips you'll remember for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf you want to experience Sequoia and Kings Canyon the way they're meant to be experienced - on foot, deep in the backcountry - this is the guide I'd hand you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWatch this route here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/5KRuKhUUNqM\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harmen Hoek Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48878988525785,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0469\/2185\/files\/P1038328_cropped50.jpg?v=1782947004"}],"url":"https:\/\/harmenhoek.com\/collections\/travel-guides.oembed","provider":"Harmen Hoek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}