Weekend Gem: Porter+Old Settlers Loop
This 46 mile loop has a bit of everything that makes wilderness travel great, some good route finding, open views of the mountains, deep forests and even some old human structures thrown in for good measure. Start out by crossing the bridge that leads to the Ramsey’s Cascades TH and park your rig at the […]
Momentous Adventures: Big South Fork’s J+D Loop
Need a backpacking trip where you get away from the crowds? Try this 55 mile loop and you will discover more animal prints than signs of humans. You will traverse high cliffs, beveled rock shelters and skirt the amazing creeks that crisscross this Wilderness. The J+D loop follows the John Muir TR. (No, the other […]
One Day Wilderness: Baskins Falls
This great 3 mile day hike is best started from the overflow parking lot of the Rainbow Falls TH. From the lot follow a way trail uphill to an intersection with the Trillium Gap TR. and make that left, cross over the Roaring Fork Rd. and continue on Baskins Creek TR. proper. Continue on for […]