Yosemite National Park: The North Rim
Savor Yosemite's icons in solitude on this 4-day exploration.
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Yosemite National Park: Mariposa Grove LoopCheck out some of the oldest trees in the world--1,000 year-old sequoias--on this 4-mile loop through southern Yosemite's Mariposa Grove.
Yosemite National Park: Panorama TrailDon't worry about the crowds. This classic 8.8-mile dayhike offers plenty for all trailgoers: giant waterfalls, trailside rainbows, and arguably some of the best views in Yosemite. Yosemite National Park: Hetch Hetchy-Vernon Lake LoopEnjoy the quiet trails and scenic views of Yosemite Valley's less-traveled twin on this 28.7-mile overnighter. Early season is marked by waterfalls surging with spring meltoff. |
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Yosemite National Park: The North RimSavor Yosemite's icons in solitude on this 4-day exploration. Yosemite:Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley3 Day backpack trip on the John Muir Trail from Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley, with a stop at the top of Half Dome. Yosemite National Park: Glacier PointThis epic Yosemite out-and-back climbs 14,000 past countless National Park photo-ops to Glacier Point, a 3,200 wall of shear granite overlooking the valley. |
The Other Way InHike to life-list hot spots without waiting in life-list lines. These under-the-radar trails deliver everything but the crowds. Burn After ReadingEmpty White Mountain summits. Tourist-free Yellowstone geysers. Rarely hiked Yosemite ridges. Rangers, guidebook writers, outfitters, and ultra-hikers dish their favorite routes for the first time. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Top 3 - West HikesThe region's best picks from our top field correspondent, who's notched more than 1,800 trail miles throughout the West and mapped 116 trips. National Parks: YosemiteEnjoy this legendary park (without the legendary crowds) on a four-day trip through the Clark Range. National Park SlideshowsSee scores of stunning images from the Grand Canyon, Denali, Yosemite, and more. |
Yosemite Valley's North RimKelly Bastone trekked forgotten trails to capture these Yosemite photos. Readers' Choice 2009 Winning PhotosIt was tough to pick just one winning photo this year with all the top-notch submissions. So, here are the top five. |
Backpacker Magazine: 3D Flyover, Yosemite's North RimFollow writer Kelly Bastone on a long-forgotten trail on Yosemite North Rim's for eagle eye views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and more. 3D Flyover: Yosemite National ParkOn this crowd-free 60-miler, you'll follow in John Muir and Ansel Adams's bootprints on a high-country trek to the best views in the Range of Light. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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