I backpacked alone in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (part of the Sierras) September 24-30 2024 starting at Lodgepole. I hiked cross country through the Tablelands to access some of the most remote canyons in California.
Check out my other video about Kings Canyon:
https://youtu.be/h5K0XI7q3dc?si=1Nd0BxzG-ju_JSvu
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About the route:
I created this 42 mile loop that provides access to both Deadman Canyon and Cloud Canyon, one of California’s most remote trail-accessible locations. This is an interesting route because the other loops that are on trail, only go through one canyon. This is the only loop I know of that goes through both canyons.
Navigation can be tricky in upper Cloud, and Tablelands can be unsafe in bad weather, so this route is recommended for experienced hikers. The Tablelands and canyons are best visited in the fall to avoid thunderstorms and bugs.
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Disclaimers:
This video is for the purpose of entertainment and inspiration only, it is not a guide or trip report. Always research cross country mountain passes, and consider taking a mountaineering course to get comfortable in this type of terrain. Attempt hikes like this responsibly and at your own risk.
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Music:
1. Windswept by Dreyma
2. Hymn to Eternity by Dreyma
3. Skyrim Soundtrack (Windswept) by Dreyma
4. Nightfall by Dreyma
5. The Heartlands by Dreyma
6. Sea Invocation by Dreyma
7. Far and Beyond by Dreyma
8. The Forgotten by JASA Productions
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Timestamps:
00:00 Day 1 - Moose Lake
2:56 Day 2 - Lonely Lake
5:28 Day 3 - Copper Mine Pass
9:13 Day 4 - Cloud Canyon
13:13 Day 5 - Roaring River
15:56 Day 6 - Deadman Canyon
19:38 Day 7 - Tablelands
21:50 Conclusion
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Shot on Sonya7rIII, Sony G F4 24-105mm, and iPhone 15 pro max