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Hidden Yosemite Backpacking Trip

Hidden Northern Yosemite Backpacking Trip

Trip Highlights:

Untouched Alpine Wilderness

Granite Peaks

Incredible Scenery

Guide’s Top Pick!

Many believe that the northern portion of Yosemite National Park is the last true wilderness of the Sierra Nevada. Our guided Yosemite backpacking tours take you through the less visited portion of the park that is home to deep canyons, dense old-growth forests, and stunning alpine peaks and ridges. On this adventure you will camp besides rivers, and backcountry lakes that provide a dramatic landscape of the Northern Yosemite terrain including camping in upper Slide Canyon beneath the Sawtooth Ridge. If you’re looking to push yourself and have an authentic wilderness experience, this is the adventure for you!

Due to a record setting snowpack this winter, we anticipate late seasonal openings for the 2023 summer at higher elevations (with Tioga Road opening between July 1-15th) and modified itineraries at lower elevations and on early season trips as needed. Our online offerings have been updated to reflect this.

Be prepared for wet/muddy trails, and the possibility of stream/river crossings and/or walking on/crossing/camping on/near snow. Trekking poles will be provided. Also be prepared for added adventure as you experience Yosemite in unparalleled beauty as it comes to life after one of the wettest winter seasons on record. If seasonal access or trail conditions present issues, the tour/hike/itinerary will be modified accordingly. For more information and what to expect, see: Yosemite’s 2023 Snowpack & 2023 Summer Expectations.

Mileage & Difficulty

42 Miles

Length

6 Days

Price

$2,100

Per Person

Departure Info

12 pm
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2023 Departure Dates by Month

      August Departure Dates  

    • Wed, Aug 2nd – Mon, Aug 7th
    • Tue, Aug 15th – Sun, Aug 20th
    • Tue, Aug 29th – Sun, Sep 3rd

      September Departure Dates  

    • Sun, Sep 10th – Fri, Sep 15th


    All 2023 dates remain tentative until permitted 20-weeks in advance. Please remain from making travel arrangements outside of this timeline. We will contact you if we are unsuccessful in obtaining the exact dates listed above. Feel free to contact us if you would like to confirm.”

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    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    @stephenp236
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    "My son and I (both tax accountants) recently enjoyed a three-day private guided backpacking trip with Last Adventures. The trip met all our expectations; we had a great time! The guide’s love of her work and knowledge of Yosemite National Park made the trip a success. She planned all the details, provided excellent gear, and made sure everything worked out as planned"
    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    @D8156BRjennifero
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    "Lasting Adventures made my trip to Yosemite a dream vacation! It was stress-free because every detail was covered from food and transportation to clear meeting instructions and itinerary. Our guide took a hike that would have been fun and made it magical by explaining the history and ecology of the area we were hiking. He matched our pace and often let us lead. I can't say enough good things about Zachary and Lasting Adventures!”
     Yoga Retreat Guest, 2021
    Yoga Retreat Guest, 2021
    @MikeK746
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    “I did the Yosemite yoga 3 day backcountry camping. It was amazing! I would definitely do it again. The food was great! The scenery was superb camping in high country aside a mountain lake, and the guides and yoga instructor were fantastic!!!”
     Guide Service Guest, 2021
    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    @cezefo
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    "We were a group of 7 family members (ages 22-65 years old), and for all of us it was our first hiking/backpacking/camping experience. We all had such an amazing yet challenging experience! Our guides’ spirit, cooking, and knowledge were great!”
     Guide Service Guest, 2021
    Guide Service Guest, 2021
    @Ambrosiaboyd
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    “We backpacked with a group of 7 other people from 'Backpacker's Camp' to Mae Lake, up to Mt Hoffman, Cloud's Rest, and finally completed the trip with an amazing last day, summiting Half Dome at sunrise! It. Was. Incredible!! Our guides immediately made us feel comfortable and excited. Their passion for the wilderness, people, and their career as a guide is contagious. If you have the chance to go on a Lasting Adventures trip - please do it!”
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