Hoover Wilderenss

Trail-Tested: Chasing Fall Colors in Green Creek Canyon to West Lake

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Green Lake Hoover Wilderness

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

Relax and Enjoy Greenstone Lake – a Hoover Wilderness Day hike

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Greenstone Lake

Discovering Greenstone Lake: The Gateway to 20 Lakes Basin Tucked within the Hoover Wilderness just outside of the North East corner of Yosemite national Park, Greenstone Lake is the perfect introduction to the breathtaking 20 Lakes Basin and Eastern Sierra high Alpine lakes. Shadowed by Mt Conness and North Peak int he White mountain Range … Read more

The Short, Steep Hike to Tioga Peak

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Tioga Peak

I’ve always been captivated by Yosemite National Park and all of the hiking opportunities the iconic National Park has to offer, but I haven’t explored much of the trails a bit outside of the park along Tioga Pass Road until a recent, somewhat spontaneous trip to Tioga Peak. During an early June camping trip to … Read more

A Serene Day Hike to Greenstone Lake

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Greenstone Lake 20 Lakes basin Hoover wilderness

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

Backpacking the West Walker River Basin in Hoover Wilderness

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Tent on Ridge hoover wilderness sunset

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

Spring Hike Into Lundy Canyon

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More snow than expected on a journey up Lundy Canyon Lee Vining Ca, May 2, 2022 – Spring hikes and waterfall chasing are some of my favorite times in the Sierra. So with a great spring weekend in the forecast for Fishmas in Mono country, i made plans with my hiking buddy Tom to head … Read more

A Fall Hiking Excursion Near Yosemite National Park Eastern Boarder

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Parker Lake

Tackling Ansel Adams and Hoover Wilderness Lakes hikes on a Fall Day Hike Excursion near Yosemite Lee Vining Ca- Hoover and Ansel Adams Wilderness Hikes – Mono County Fall Hikes – With summer in the rear view mirror me and my hiking buddies have been discussing how little we have been able to get out … Read more

10 Great Hoover Wilderness Day Hike Excursions

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Hoover wilderness hero Image

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

Harmful Algae Blooms detected in Deadman Creek, observed in Hummingbird and Odell Lakes

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a mountain lake surrounded by snow capped mountains

More Algae Blooms Reported in Inyo National Forest Inyo National Forest – September 16, 2021 – Recent testing yielded positive results for small amounts of toxic algae in Deadman Creek and visual observations made at Hummingbird and Odell Lakes in the 20 Lakes Basin may indicate toxic algae is also present in these two lakes. … Read more

Wilderness Permit Reservation and Pickup Procedures For Eastern Sierra

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upper sierra lake, lake tahoe, california

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

7 Great Kid Friendly Hikes in the Eastern Sierra

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Tamarack Lake Desolation wilderness

Back to Nature ~ Here our our picks for 7 Great Family Hikes for Kids on the Eastside of the Sierra For the past 6 years of producing Sierra Rec Magazine online, the number one question i get from friends and readers is, “Where is a Good Place to Take my Kids Hiking?” We’ll today … Read more

Inyo National Forest Re-opens some Sierra Nevada Wilderness Areas

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Inyo National Forest Lundy Canyon

The Inyo National Forest announces that the South Sierra Wilderness, the northern segment of the Golden Trout Wilderness, the Owens River Headwater Wilderness, and the Hoover Wilderness Areas have re-opened for day and overnight use.

Inyo National Forest Partial Re-opening

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Inyo National Forest Lundy Canyon

The Inyo National Forest  announces a partial re-opening of the forest on October 3 Inyo National forest – October 2, 2020 – Inyo National forest sent out notice today that a partial re-opening will start saturday in INYo National forest with some closures and restrictions still in place. here is the latest! Open: Wildernesses in the … Read more

Sonora Pass and Ebbett's Pass Open For Summer Season

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ebbett's pass HWY4

Expect lots of snow, but access over two of the Sierra Popular Scenic Routes opened today for recreational travel. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Sonora … Read more

An Epic Adventure Awaits in The 20 Lakes Basin Of The Hoover Wilderness

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saddlebag lake

Crystal Clear Waters Combined With High Alpine Peaks That Will Stop You In Your Tracks Sierra Rec Magazine Adventure Review – September 2017 –  Visiting and Exploring 20 Lakes Basin was so much more than I had expected. Have you ever heard a review of a location and it just didn’t do it for you, so … Read more

Three Days in the Hoover Wilderness- A great beginners backpack trip out of Leavitt Meadow

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west woker river - hoover wilderness

Hoover Wilderness Backpacking From Leavitt Meadow Sonora Pass – Leavitt Meadow Ca, – Sonora Pass is known for its rugged steep drive over the Sierra. The vista-view points, access to the PCT  and various backcountry lakes and hikes.  However, for a true experience of Sonora pass a backpacking trip into the Hoover Wilderness provides an … Read more

15' in review – 16 Great Adventure Trips into the Sierra

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Vernal Falls Yosemite National Park Clarks Point

Our Top Adventure Locations Visited in the Sierra in 2015

Sierra Mountains 2015 –  What a great year of exploring in the Sierra. The Low 2015 snow pack gave us access to greater areas earlier and Sierra REC had a blast exploring new areas and sharing our adventures.  As we sit and look into 2016 and the various places we look forward to seeing for the first time, here is an end of the year review of the top 16 places we explored in 2015!

Gold Lake
Mist Trail
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Nevada-Falls-from-JMT-Yosemite
Shealor Lake
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highland_lakes stanislaus National forest
Highland_lakes Stanislaus National forest
a bear standing on a rock in a forest
Heavenly Resort Ropes Course
Sonora Pass
the lake is surrounded by mountains and trees
Elizabeth Lake Yosemite
Devils Post Pile
Devils Post Pile

Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail

Access to the Tahoe Rim trail in 2015 gave us great Views of Lake Tahoe

2) Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County

Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015

3) Horsetail Falls Trail off HWY 50


 



2) Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County

Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015
Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015


 

3) Horsetail Falls Trail off HWY 50

Horsetail Falls - HWY 50 West of Lake Tahoe
Horsetail Falls – HWY 50 West of Lake Tahoe


 

4) Family trip to The Gold Lakes Area in the Central Sierra

Golds Lake Hwy and the Graeagle Recreational area
Golds Lake Hwy and the Graeagle Recreational area


 

5)Yosemite National Park – Mist Trail & Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls along the Mist Trail
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park and Vernal Falls


 

6) Nevada Falls


7) Donner Lake and the Old Train Tunnels

Donner Lake from the old Train tunnels
Donner Lake from the old Train tunnels


8)Shealor Lake in Alpine County

Shealor Lake
Shealor Lake in Alpine County


 

9)Emigrant Lake in the Central Sierra.

Emigrant Lake
Emigrant Lake Hike .


10) Winnemucca Lake

Winnemucca Lake
Winnemucca Lake and Woods Lake – Kickoff to the start of Lifepoint Expeditions


11)Highlands Lake

Highlands Lake
Day Trip into Highlands Lakes on Ebbett’s Pass


 

12)Family Day on the Ropes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Views of Lake Tahoe

a person riding on a ski lift over a mountain
Lake Tahoe From Heavenly Mountain – Family day on the Ropes at Heavenly


 

13)Sonora Pass – Many Recreational Stops

Sonora Pass
A great Day exploring Sonora Pass.


 

14)Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls.
Devils Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls.


 

15)Yosemite’s Elizabeth Lake Hike with Lifepoint Expeditions

Elizabeth Lake - Yosemite National Park
Elizabeth Lake – Yosemite National Park


16)The Great Tenaya Lake in Yosemite is one of my favorite places to just sit and enjoy the view.

Tenaya Lake – Yosemite National Park


So many great Adventures in 2015. And So many photos that did not make the list. Look forward to bringing you new places and new photos f the Sierra and all its great recreational adventures in 2016. Hope you are able to get out and explore for yourself. Send us your favorite adventure photos from the sierra or Hashtag us at #goexplore or #sierrarec.

Sierra REC Magazine is dedicated to sharing the events, news and adventure opportunities that exist in The Sierra Mountains. From Lassen Volcanic National Park to the North down through the Central Sierra and the Lake Tahoe Basin through the rugged eastern slopes of the Mono county and Yosemite National park to the southern tips near Sequoia National Park and the PCT trail. We invite you to share stories, trips and photos from your adventures in the  Sierra. Please join us on Facebook , Twitter Google +  and You-Tube or email us your events and photos at sierrarecinfo@gmail.com  #goexplore