Yosemite Hiking Trips

Hiking - Weekends - Itinerary

About the Trip: During the months of July, August and September, we hike in the pristine high country of the Ansel Adams Wilderness. We camp at a rustic campground with hearty breakfasts & dinners , while we hike into the spectacular high country during the days. Our professional guides have spent years exploring the high Sierra and look forward to not only teaching you the natural history of the alpine and sub alpine environment, but getting to know you as well.
Group Size: 2-8 participants with 1 guide.
Grade: Leisurely-moderate hiking up to 10 miles/day with elevation gains up to 1,500'/day.
Equipment: All camping gear can be provided including sleeping bags, tents, and sleeping pads if requested on your registration form. All you need to bring are your clothes and personal items. You may print from our web page a detailed what to bring list, directions, and this itinerary.
Cost of the Trip: $465 per person.
Your Cost Includes: All camping gear, a naturalist guide, meals.
Not Included: Personal gear, alcoholic beverages, tips for guides (10-20% of trip fee).
Meals: All meals from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 3 are included.
Preparation: The best preparation for this trip is to hike in your local area or take some long walks, preferably on trails or fire roads with elevation gain.

Day 1: We will meet at the Bowler Campground between 4 & 6 pm. Dinner is served at 6pm only. We begin the trip with orientation, dinner & campfire.
Day 2: After breakfast we will choose from the myriad hiking opportunities the wilderness has to offer. Throughout the day the guides will be sharing their knowledge about the history, flora and fauna as well as the unique high Sierra ecosystem. In the evening we return to camp where dinner and campfire end the day's activities.
Day 3: Choosing a new route for the day, we'll hike deep into the San Joaquin River Canyon or up to amazing, beautiful alpine lakes as high as 9,000' in elevation. We finish around 2pm on Sunday.