{"product_id":"guide-backpacking-yosemite","title":"Guide Backpacking Yosemite","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYosemite is one of those rare places where everything feels bigger — the granite walls, the silence, the light. It’s a place that keeps pulling you back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAfter spending more than 50 nights backpacking through the park, I’ve put together this guide to share the routes I keep returning to — the ones that show Yosemite at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis guide includes \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efive complete multi-day routes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, from short overnights to long wilderness traverses across the park’s highest passes. Each one is described in detail, stage by stage, with distances, elevation, camping notes, and navigation tips. 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":18.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0469\/2185\/files\/P1024327.jpg?v=1760745070","url":"https:\/\/harmenhoek.com\/products\/guide-backpacking-yosemite","provider":"Harmen Hoek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}