Posts tagged hiking
The Ultimate 2025 Havasu Falls Hike Trail Guide - Backpacking Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Photography, and More

Your Ultimate Guide to the Havasu Falls Hike in Arizona - Backpacking Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Photography, and More | The beautiful blue waters of Havasupai should be on the top of your bucket list. This post has everything you need to know about visiting Havasu Falls from trail details, permits, photography, what to pack, and more. This 25-mile round trip trail and it’s 5 amazing waterfalls, Fifty Foot Falls, Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls, will not leave you disappointed. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking Mount Baldy

Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking Mount Baldy | If you are based out of the Southern California area, then hiking Mount Baldy is absolutely one of the best hikes in California. Not only is it a great training hike for California’s bigger 14er mountains, it also makes a great day hike on a fun but challenging 11-mile loop. You’ll traverse the famous Devil’s Backbone trail and summit the highest peak in Los Angeles County. A must-do hike for all Californians! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking 101 - The Essential Hiking Gear List for 2024 (PLUS Hiking Packing List Printable)

Hiking 101 - The Essential Hiking Gear List (PLUS Hiking Packing List Printable) | Hiking doesn’t need to be overwhelming, but I am a big fan of being prepared for the worst case scenario. In this post I've created a comprehensive hiking packing list for essential hiking gear. Refer to this list each time you hike, and you will be prepared for almost anything! Post includes free gear list printable for easy reference. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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What to Wear Hiking – The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Clothes

What to Wear Hiking – The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Clothes | Want to get into hiking but don’t know what to wear? You don’t need a bunch of specialized clothing to hit the trails, but there are important things to take into consideration when choosing what to wear hiking. This guide will help take the mystery out of hiking clothing, so you can hit the trail safely and in style. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert

15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert | Entering Joshua Tree National Park is like landing on another planet – the landscape of rock formations and gnarled Joshua trees is simply otherworldly. To fully explore this crazy cool desert landscape, you’ll want to try one of these 15 amazing Joshua Tree hikes in the park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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7 Tips to Hiking and Summiting Your First Fourteener Mountain

7 Tips to Hiking & Summiting Your First Fourteener | Some consider hiking a 14er one of the ultimate hiking achievements, and there are over 96 total 14,000 ft. peaks in the United States! In this post I review planning, training, and 7 tips to set yourself up for a successful summit of a 14er mountain. With a bit of planning and training, you'll reach heights you never thought were imaginable! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico | These beautiful gypsum sand dunes should be high on your traveling bucket list. From hiking, to backcountry camping, to bicycling, to epic photography shots at sunset, there are a lot of fun things to do in White Sands! In this post I detail all you need to know about visiting this breathtaking National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels)

The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels) | From the iconic red rocks of Garden of the Gods to the thousands of steps on the Manitou Incline, Colorado Springs hiking has something to offer for everyone. In this post, I’ll share my favorite Colorado Springs trails, from easy waterfall hikes to serious mountain summits. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking The Wave Arizona (Plus Getting The Wave Permits)

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking The Wave Arizona (& Getting The Wave Permits) | The Wave is a unique and stunning desert sandstone landscape, but getting permits for hiking The Wave Arizona is super competitive. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process and how persistence pays off in order to hike The Wave! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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13 Awesome Hiking Groups and Hiking Challenges to Encourage You on Your Hiking Adventures + Additional Hiking Club Resources

13 Awesome Hiking Groups and Hiking Challenges to Encourage You on Your Hiking Adventures + Additional Hiking Club Resources | Finding a fun hiking challenge or a strong hiking community, group or club can be a key ingredient to getting outdoors more and learning to push yourself on the trails. Check out my 13 favorite hiking groups and hiking challenges that will help you get connected with an awesome hiking community and help you hit the mountains more often this year! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure)

Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure) | The Ediza Lake hike makes for an epic adventure day, especially if you add on just a bit more mileage to check out Iceberg Lake, too. You can also make this into a lovely backpacking trip and spend some time under the stars in the Sierras. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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17 Best Sedona Hikes That You Need to Do in This Red Rock Paradise

17 Best Sedona Hikes That You Need to Do in This Red Rock Paradise | If you've ever had the opportunity to visit Sedona, Arizona then you know what magical, beautiful place it is. There are limitless opportunities for great hiking in Sedona, so I've pulled together a list with 17 of the best Sedona hikes to help you know where to start! You are certain to fall in love with this place and its mesmerizing Red Rock features once you visit! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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