COST INCLUDES

7 guided days of backpacking in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Pre-trip campsite August 12th

Commercial wilderness camping permits

***Please note, all guests must bring their own backpacking equipment. Ladies Weekend Out can provide a bear canister if needed. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip.***

***DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS WE MAY OPT TO DO THE RAE LAKES LOOP CLOSCKWISE AS OPPOSED TO COUNTER CLOCKWISE AS PRESENTED BELOW***

SUNDAY

Pre-Trek Meetup - We’ll begin our Rae Lakes Loop adventure with an afternoon meeting within Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park. We’ll be sure to meet outside of the park first so we can caravan together to our first nights campsite. Once we’ve arrived at camp we’ll sort all of our gear to ensure you’ve got everything you need for the trip, do introductions, and hand out your Tera Kaia tops. Our first nights camp will be in Cedar Grove which is where the Rae Lakes Loop trailhead is, or at a nearby campground.

MONDAY

Day 1- Depending on where our pre-trip camp is, we’ll either drive to the trailhead, also known as Roads End, or walk. Once at the Roads End trailhead, we’ll park our cars and begin our journey! Our first night we’ll be camping along Bubbs Creek, on the Bubbs Creek Trail.

TUESDAY

Day 2 - We’ll shove off after breakfast, continuing along Bubbs Creek, eventually turning north as we pass by one of the most aesthetic peaks in the Sierra, East Vidette. A series of switchbacks will lead us past Bullfrog Lake and to our second nights campsite, Charlotte Lake.

WEDNESDAY

Day 3 - We’ll head out from Charlotte Lake and make our way up and over Glen Pass, topping out at nearly 12,000’. This will be our most challenging day in regards to elevation gain. Once we’ve crested Glen Pass we’ll make our way down to Rae Lakes and set up camp for the night.

THURSDAY

Day 4 - Our lay day! On our 4th day we have a special treat for our guests, a day hike to Sixty Lakes Basin! We’ll keep our camping gear situated while we head off to explore this crown jewel of Kings Canyon National Park. A short trip from Rae Lakes will bring us to Sixty Lakes Basin where we’ll spend the day exploring this high alpine wonderland of lakes, rocks, meadows and wildlife. We’ll camp one more night at Rae Lakes.

FRIDAY

Day 5 - We’ll finally make our way out of the Rae Lakes area, passing by the beautiful Arrowhead Lake and Dollar Lake, eventually connecting with the south fork of Woods Creek. We’ll camp at the confluence of the south fork of Woods Creek this night.

SATURDAY

Day 6 - After breakfast we’ll make our way towards the head of Paradise Valley while we continue to follow Woods Creek, eventually meeting up with Arrow Creek at the head of Paradise Valley.

SUNDAY

Day 7 - Our final day on the trail. We’ll pack up camp and start making our way down Paradise Valley. Along the way we’ll pass through the beautiful Mist Falls, eventually making our way back to Roads End. Once back at the trailhead we’ll debrief the trip with the group, exchange contact info, snap a few photos, and be on our way.

Trip Elevation Profile Graph

Topographical Map

Mileage - roughly 40 miles

Overall elevation gain - 8,200+

National Park Service Difficulty Rating:

Very Strenuous

All guests will be responsible for their own breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks each day during the trip. Guests will also be responsible for bringing their own backpacking equipment. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip. We can also provide a bear canister for any guest in need of this item.

If you were considering our Mount Whitney trip but were hesitant in regards to the difficulty, our Rae Lakes Loop trip may be just what you were looking for. While still strenuous, there is considerably less elevation gain and mileage during our Rae Lakes Loop trip.

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