Mist Falls Trail is an absolute gem! The view was breathtaking, making every step of the hike worth…read moreit. Despite the hot weather, the trail is well-shaded by trees, which kept the route constantly cool and comfortable. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a beautiful nature walk, Mist Falls Trail is a must-visit. Highly recommended! It is at an incline going up most of the way so be prepared!

Terrible. Really tough hike. If you hate yourself you'll love this hike. And if you thought you…read morecould reward yourself with food the park sells think again but the food is atrocious. Got a good tan though would come back

Have been doing this hike for YEARS! At least once a year and I have 3 young boys who love it as…read morewell. It gets a little intense but go at your own pace and all will be good. If you have asthma def bring your inhaler! Lol Also, came across a POISON OAK plant near the top/edge so BE CAREFUL!

I hiked Pincushion on New Year's Day. I start the hike at the Finegold recreation area, I recently…read morelearned this is the true trail head. It's about 3 miles round trip. It's not too hard, I would rate it moderate, but you should be in decent shape to attempt this hike. It is all uphill, it's moderate uphill. The last section right before you get to the peak is more of an intense uphill climb. The intense part doesn't last too long though. This hike offers beautiful views of the lake and Table mountains. Hiking the peak can be a bit tricky. Rocks are slippery, so wear good shoes with grip and ankle protection. This hike is unbearable in the summer, it's too hot. Winter months and early spring are my fave times to hike it. Parking is free if you park along the road. If you park in the parking lot day use area, I think it's $5. There is a public restroom, sometimes it's closed and a portopotty is available.

Where do I start ? ... I have never gone backpacking before my my husband insisted we try dinkey…read morebecause he's done it before and loved it. It's a 4plus mile hike all up hill and you feel like half way your going to die (at least I did) but the views are well worth it! The way back is a breeze. There is different lakes you can camp at we choose the further one. Great experience and no we did not see any bears. Hiking back two nights later was a lot easier packs are lighter and its downhill for the most part.

My experience at Dinkey Lakes has been limited to the natural water slides and one of the…read morecampgrounds. It's totally worth going just for those two destinations. I can't wait to explore more!

Weaver Lake is in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and it's a nice lake. It's only 4.2 mi RT from the…read moreFox Meadow Trailhead and you can get a FREE campfire permit for overnight stays from the Hume Lake Ranger Station. Weaver Lake is the easiest-to-reach lake in the wilderness and nice day hike. Trail has good signs. You'll take a Left at .7 mi, then do a bit of climbing uphill. You'll see Shell Mountain and the lake is at the base of it. You can try fishing, sit by the lake, or go swimming. We were tough hikers and did this after Jennie Lake http://www.yelp.com/biz/U0c1xXRqQ4tVUAnAk0khlQ#hrid:Hq3uExwk4GhLqpUk_27j2w which made it a long hike (about 12.8 mi RT) but doable. website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/

Beautiful glacier lake that is fine for swimming. Hike a little higher and refill your water…read morebottles with the glacier water

I am commenting on people who left one star reviews and said they "couldn't find" "this place"…read more They seem to assume anything called "trail" is for hiking. Expand your minds! This isn't a place. It's a 50+ mile driving trail it's not a tiny, curated, Disney or national park experience. It's Mother Nature! I seriously doubt there is anyone at the County of Fresno or Sierra Nevada tourism boards who even know this Yelp page exists. If there were, they probably would know how to fix it. The idea of a wildflower trail is: a route you can drive where you are LIKELY to see wildflowers during certain times of year. There are many variables that affect IF and WHEN you might see wildflowers. So stop looking for a hiking trail, fill up your tank (or battery), read up on central California wildflowers, bring a passenger with binoculars, and feel blessed if you are there at the exact few weeks when they are all blooming after an ideal rain season and perfectly timed spring weather.

Best time to tour Eastman lake is the late winter early spring .. it's green, the rest.of the year…read moreit's just rolling brown landscape very nice and semi private.

Great trail, a bit intense if you are not in shape and prepared. Gorgeous area. Plan on going again.read more

Getting to Jennie Lake requires a 5 mi hike to Jennie Lake from the Fox Meadow trailhead. Many…read morebackpackers hike to Jennie Lake then camp there. You need a FREE campfire permit if you're staying there overnight available from the Hume Lake Ranger Station, but we just did a day hike. There is lots of climbing involved, you have to cross Poop Out Pass at 3.7 miles and I was dying to get to the lake cuz it felt like I had been hiking Forever. It's the highest point on the trip. The lake is at 9,000 ft and I could tell we were up high because of the headache I got. Took some aspirins then felt a bit better. The lake is nice, lots of small fishes that I couldn't see but they kept jumping out of the water I guess eating bugs. Had lunch there then turned back down the trail. Total miles 10 mi RT/6 hrs min. took us lots longer or 2 days if backpacking. Difficulty 3/5; views 10/10. website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/

Lone Pine Lake is as far as you can hike via the Mt Whitney trail WITHOUT a permit…read more The hike is short. 5 miles roundtrip. Out and back. There isn't to much of an elevation gain. You cross across some rivers by stepping on big logs. And, there are nice views of waterfalls along the way, as well as the lake itself. It is a very fun and easy hike.

I think people are so consumed with summiting Mt. Whitney that they forget there's a beautiful lake…read morejust a short distance from the main trail. It's only 2.5 miles from the trailhead, but because of the high altitude it took us longer than we expected. The lake is at 10, 050 ft. and it is absolutely gorgeous! It was also very tranquil and had we not been pressed for time, we would've liked to sit on one of the tree trunks to just relax and enjoy the scenery more. The lake is also the only place you can hike to without a permit. Don't be stupid and think you can go beyond the lake without a permit! If you get caught by the wilderness police, i.e. Park Ranger, you'll be fined $5000 and a 6 month imprisonment!!

This place was literally such a gem for me and my family…read more My husband,brother, and I fished off some rocks, while our kids and my mom played by the large rocks a little further from the water . We packed lunches and ate by the water which was relaxing

Glad we stopped here for a look see during our overnight stay...it was a perfect way to wind down…read moreafter a long drive from Redondo Beach. The sunset was just an hour away so we had time to explore the area, walk to the river, enjoy the sound of the rushing water and snap photos of pretty scenery. You could easily spend a couple hours here picnicking, frolicking in the river or walking the area stopping every once in a while to gaze at the wildflowers and wilderness around you. Parking is easy (don't forget to pay the nominal fee) and DO bring a flashlight if you plan on staying past sunset...it's dark in them thar hills, canyons, wherever you are. Lovely to enjoy the silence, snap some photos and enjoy the sunset.