Fly or drive into Fresno, CA (FAT). Some time between 9AM - 2PM is the ideal time to arrive, but if you have been on our trips and have had your virtual equipment shakedown, you can arrive later.

Note: Flights to Fresno can be expensive, so book early. It's possible that someone else will drive in from Oakland (3+ hours) so we might be able to arrange a carpool if you decide to do this.

Take the free airport shuttle to our local hotel

We will assemble at: TBD, To Be Determined

Mini-equipment review. We reiterate the virtual shakedown you did pre-trip.

Make Your Own Trail Mix Bar from our surfeit of ingredients

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and placed in storage

If you drove, vehicles may be left at Hotel. However, the hotel may charge you a fee and assumes no responsibility for your car's security and will have you sign a document saying so.

At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD

Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)

Camp at TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD

Take park shuttle to General Sherman Tree Trailhead, elevation 6919'

Hike 3.6 uphill miles past many leviathan sequoia trees to the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park, elevation 7600'

Hike 4.1 miles on the High Sierra Trail to Mehrten Creek, elevation 7660'

Camp at Mehrten Creek, elevation 7660'

Miles today: 7.7 miles. Total to Date: 7.7 miles

Possible Bailout: General's Highway'

Hike 7.0 miles on the High Sierra Trail to the Big SEKI Loop Trail, elevation 7390'

Turn right and hike 2.3 uphill miles on the High Sierra Trail / Big SEKI Loop Trail to Hamilton Lake, elevation 8300'

Camp at Hamilton Lake, elevation 8300'

Miles today: 9.3. Total miles: 17.0

Possible bailout: One day away

Hike 4.1 long uphill miles to Kaweah Gap (10,689') on the High Sierra Trail / Big SEKI Loop Trail

Hike 3.4 downhill miles on the High Sierra Trail / Big SEKI Loop Trail to the Big Arroyo Trail, elevation 9550'

Hike 0.1 miles on the Big Arroyo Trail to the Big Arroyo camp, elevation 9525'

Camp at Big Arroyo Camp, elevation 9525'

Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 24.6

Possible bailout: Two days away

Hike 2.8 uphill miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to a trail intersection by Little 5 Lakes, elevation 10,700'

Hike 2.7 miles to one of the Big 5 Lakes, elevation 10,200'

Camp at one of the Big 5 Lakes, elevation 10,200'

Miles today: 5.5. Total miles: 30.1

Possible bailout: Mineral King, but it's far

Hike 2.7 miles back to Little 5 Lakes, elevation 10,700'

Hike 1.6 grueling uphill miles back to Black Rock Pass, elevation 11,700'

Hike 5.4 all-day downhill miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to Cliff Creek, elevation 7490'

Dispersed Camp near Cliff Creek, elevation 7490'

Miles today: 9.7. Total miles: 39.8

Possible bailout: Mineral King, but it's far

Hike 8.8 miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to the High Sierra Trail, elevation 7800'. This includes an 1800' climb and 1400' descent.

Hike 2.3 miles on the High Sierra Trail to Buck Creek, elevation 7550'

Camp at Buck Creek, elevation 7550'

Miles today: 11.1. Total miles: 50.9

Possible bailout: Mineral King, but it's far

Hike 2.4 miles on the High Sierra Trail to the Alta High Sierra Trail, elevation 7680'

Hike 3.1 primarily uphill miles on the Alta High Sierra Trail to the Panther Gap Trail, elevation 8520'

Hike 2.7 downhill miles on the Panther Gap Trail to Wolverton, elevation 7275'

End of hiking

Miles today: 8.2. Total miles: 59.1

Possible bailout: Wolverton

Take a park shuttle back to our vehicle(s)

Shuttle back to local hotel: TBD, To Be Determined

Gather your off-trail items from storage

Dinner and awards ceremony at a local restaurant (Dinner cost not included in trip price)

Stay in our local hotel (included in trip cost)

Take free airport shuttle or we will pay for a shared cab/Uber