The Best Backpacking in Hume

Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cedar Grove, California

First and foremost, to get to this trailhead you need to drive down a 2-mile, one lane dirt road that is quite steep. It is highly recommended you do this in an AWD or 4WD vehicle, especially since the road can be muddy from snowmelt or after a recent rain. We have a 2WD car but used chains for e...

The trailhead is near Quail Flats down a dirt road. The road is sometimes closed due to flooding or snow or restoration - if the road is closed when you go, add 4 miles to the overall trail mileage.  The trail begins across from the Sugar Bowl trail. You will see lots of amazing landmarks on this...

Hart Tree, Fallen Goliath, Redwood Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stony Creek Village, California.

Weaver Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

The hike to Weaver Lake begins at the Big Meadows trailhead in Sequoia National Forest (elevation: 7,633 ft.). There is roadside parking at the beginning of the trailhead and more parking available just inside the gate. At the trailhead, there is a vault toilet, trash receptacle, and map of the a...

Jennie Lake is a beautiful subalpine lake located in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness just outside of Sequoia National Park. There are no backpacking quota restrictions making this a perfect trip that requires little planning. Your journey starts at the Fox Meadows trailhead on paved Forest Service R...

Seville Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stony Creek Village, California.

Lily Pad Campground is set on an uncrowded lake with surrounding wilderness and jaw-dropping granite rock. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is a popular location for fishing enthusiasts. The campground is open from May - November. Nearby activities include hiking, ...

There is available parking at the campgrounds at the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Lodgepole's elevation starts at 6720 ft. Twin Lakes Trailhead starts right at the base, which you will be following to get to Mount Silliman. Along Twin Lakes Trail are several campgrounds for your journey, you can go...

Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stony Creek Village, California.

Heather Lake via Hump Trail (Winter Route) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

Moose Lake via Watchtower and Pear Lakes Trails is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.

Heather Lake via Watchtower Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sequoia National Park, California.

Wolverton to Panther Gap to Mehrten Meadow is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.

Begin this hike at the Alta Peak Trailhead in the Sequoia National Park. The trail initially takes you east-southeast through a loosely forested area that is stark and arid. Around 1.5 miles in you'll cross a small creek, but this creek may dry up in the late spring/summer. Shortly after the cree...