This trail, which also begins at South Fork Campground, is a relatively steep 5-mile (8.3 km) one-way climb to the Garfield Sequoia Grove. Start on the south side of the river in the campground.

The Henness Ridge Fire Lookout in Yosemite National Park was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) which was a public work relief program for unemployed men age 18-24. The CCC provided unskilled manual labor related to the conservation and development of natural resources in rural areas of the United States. One of two examples of the National Pa...

The Hermit Trail is a 8.9 mi (14.3 km) hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park provides access to a historic area of Grand Canyon and offers a more challenging route to the Colorado River for more experienced canyon hikers. The trailhead is located 0.25 miles (0.40 km) southwest of Hermit's Rest on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The trailhead is accessible by s...

The Hetch Hetchy to Lake Vernon Trail in Yosemite starts from the parking lot close to the O'Shaughnessy Dam at the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and goes to Lake Vernon through the Yosemite Wilderness. Another option is do the 14-mile hike around Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. This hike starts along the north rim of the reservoir, past two waterfalls. About four miles in, the tr...

Hotel Creek TrailThe cool of the morning is the best time to hike this trail, which climbs up the relatively dry, south-facing side of the canyon. Cedar Grove OverlookThe trail switchbacks up through chaparral to a forested ridge and a rocky outcrop. This strenuous hike will reward you with a gorgeous view up and down Kings Canyon. A round trip of 5 miles with a 1200...

Ken Patrick Trail in Grand Canyon National Park is a 10 miles (16 km) one-way trail that winds through the forest and along the rim from Point Imperial to the North Kaibab Trail parking area. Highest point is a 8,819 ft (2,688 m). It takes approximately 6 hours one-way. Access to this part of the park by car is seasonal, traditionally open from mid-May to mid-Oct...

Knapp Cabin is a historic cabin located in Kings Canyon National Park, west of Cedar Grove, in Fresno County, California. The one-room cabin was built in 1925 by George Owen Knapp, founder of Union Carbide. Knapp used the cabin for storage while camping in the area. After Knapp stopped camping in 1928, he no longer used the cabin. The cabin saw occasional use unt...

The Komo Point Trail is a 5.2 mile hiking trail located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park off Cape Royal Road. The trail can be obscure in a few places, it starts fairly well defined but then the trail becomes a little challenging to follow. About 2/3 of the way along the trail it forks. The left fork leads to Ariel Point and the right fork is th...

This 1/2-mile (round trip) trail leaves the Kīpahulu Visitor Center and continues past a Hawaiian cultural demonstration area to the Kuloa Point at the mouth of 'Ohe'o Gulch. This trail is easy with an 80-foot elevation change each way.

Lembert Dome is a granite dome rock formation in Yosemite National Park in the U.S. state of California The dome soars 800 feet (240 m) above Tuolumne Meadows and the Tuolumne River and can be hiked starting at the Tioga Road in the heart of Tuolumne Meadows, 8 miles (13 km) west of the Tioga Pass Entrance to Yosemite National Park. Lembert Dome was named for Jean Bap...

Little Yosemite Valley is, as the name implies, a smaller glacial valley upstream in the Merced River drainage from the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. The Merced River meanders through the 3.5 mi (5.6 km) long flat valley, draining out over Nevada Fall and Vernal Fall before emptying into the main Yosemite Valley. It can be reached by a day hike from ...

This trail climbs 3.9 miles (6km) through chaparral to a lovely cascade. Park near site #14 at Potwisha Campground. Follow the dirt road across the concrete ditch. The trail starts along the steep bank to the right.

Leading through chaparral to highcountry, the first mile offers views of Moro Rock and Castle Rocks. Take the Buckeye Flat Campground road and turn left on the dirt road before the campground. Go 1.3 miles (2 km) to a parking area. Panther Creek Falls is 3 miles (5 km) beyond that. Park at Hospital Rock if Buckeye Flat is closed.

Mount Lee is a peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, located in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California, USA. The famous Hollywood Sign is located on its southern slope. A good view of it can be had by driving north up Gower Street from Hollywood Boulevard to see the sign directly ahead, and then north along Beachwood Drive. One can also take Franklin Ave. directly to ...

North Fork Trail is a 9.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Advance, California that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round.