Cottonwood Lakes

John Muir Trail Day 1: Insane Thru-Hiking Jitters and First Steps in the Sierras

John Muir Trail Day 1: Insane Thru-Hiking Jitters and First Steps in the Sierras

Popping open the passenger front door of the car, I turned to the kind lady who shuttled us up to the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead and the start of our northbound...

Oct 3, 2024 : Bernadette Rankin
Beyond Thru-Hiking: What You Miss While Hiking the PCT (in California)

Beyond Thru-Hiking: What You Miss While Hiking the PCT (in California)

The PCT is great. Now leave it behind to discover the other great places that touch the trail. Here are four of my favorited spots to explore within sight of...

Jun 5, 2020 : Owen Eigenbrot