Don't know where to start?

balzaccom
May 21, 2024
1 min read

What's the perfect starter hike? Not too long, not too strenuous, with nice scenery and a lake at the end of it. And close enough to the car that if things get really crazy, you can just hike out and go home. Here are a few that are just right for your first backpacking trip in the Sierra:

https://www.backpackthesierra.com/great-starter-hikes

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