WHERE TO BACKPACK – CALIFORNIA

California is an amazing outdoors location.  Of course, the hiking and mountain biking are outstanding, but California’s backpacking rivals anywhere else in the United States.  Whether you visit the gorgeous Trinity Alps or Yosemite, section hike the Pacific Crest Trail, conquer the famous John Muir Trail, backpack the desert of Death Valley National Park (in winter, of course), or tackle any of California’s other backpacking locations, you will not be disappointed.  The diversity and beauty of California seems to offer endless backpacking opportunities.  Some of our favorite backpacking locations are below.  Click on the links for our impressions of the trails, important trail information, maps, and a slide show of the location.