It had been five years since I last set foot in Green Creek Canyon, one of my favorite fall hiking canyons on the Eastern Sierra just south of Bridgeport. This past Saturday, my hiking buddy Tom and I decided to change that. We’ve covered plenty of miles together over the years — most recently in … Read more
Bridgeport, Calif. , January 28, 2025 – The price for overnight trip permits on specific high-use trailheads on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest portion of the Hoover Wilderness will increase this year. This fee increase will provide direct funding to aid in the stewardship of the wilderness area and make it more consistent to what other land … Read more
A Hidden Gem in the Sierra Nevada’s Tioga Pass Hidden amidst the majestic Sierra Nevada, just beyond the northern edge of Saddlebag Lake, lies a alpine lake gem that promises to transport you to a world of unparalleled natural beauty. Greenstone Lake, a stunning destination in the 20 Lakes Basin of the Hoover Wilderness , … Read more
A Three Day Backpacking trip from the Leavitt Meadow Trailhead into Hoover Wilderness In my 15 years living in the Sierra Nevada, Leavitt Meadow’s access to the Hoover wilderness has been a prevalent summer theme for me, to a point. The reality is that up until this past weekends backpacking trip into the West Walker … Read more
Summers in the High Sierra typically warm up in late July, and visitors to many mountain lakes, rivers, and valleys can expect a comfortable stay in the mountains. But like everything else in 2023, life is slightly different this year in the mountains. “Mosquito”geddon is alive and well in the High Sierra as we enter August. Every … Read more
Hoover Wilderness – Named in honor of President Herbert Hoover. Rising from the Great Basin to the crest of the Sierra Nevada bordering Yosemite National Park, the Hoover Wilderness is spectacular. Extremely rugged and magnificently scenic with elevations from around 7,000 feet to more than 12,000 feet, a region of alpine lakes and lovely meadows but … Read more
Sparks, NV. – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, located within the Intermountain Region, is putting in place two forest orders that will take effect on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and affect recreation opportunities and limit access on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Due to the Caldor Fire, Forest Order 04-17-21-12 will close all areas, campgrounds, trails, and roads on … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. July 22, 2021 — The Inyo National Forest would like to inform wilderness visitors of current wilderness permit reservation and pickup procedures. The forest continues to face extremely high demand from the recreating public, including visitors to wilderness areas. The procedures outlined here are important for visitors to know to ensure wilderness permits are received … Read more
May Lake and Mt. Hoffmann are a perfect match for an early morning Sunrise Reflection.
May 4, 2021 – We love this time of year. It is like Christmas Morning for trail hikers each day. Today Mono county posted this great tweet. Leavitt Meadow trail is snow free all the way back to Roosevelt and Lane lakes. And the hwy access is open till the trailhead. Leavit Meadows Trailhead is … Read more
The best images from sierra rec magazine staff while visiting the Hoover wilderness in California
2020 HOOVER WILDERNESS PERMITS AVAILABLE TO RESERVE ONLINE AT RECREATION.GOV ON MARCH 18 Bridgeport, CA., Feb. 21, 2020 – Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, visitors to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be able to reserve Hoover Wilderness Permits online through Recreation.gov. “Previously, Hoover Wilderness Permits were issued by the Forest through a mail-in reservation request process,” said … Read more
