Things To Do in Big Pine, California

At the head of Big Pine Creek soars the longest spine of 1314,000-foot peaks in the lower 48 states, the legendary Palisades. At every turn the North Fork Trail reveals new perspectives on these sp... More on Trails

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This out-and-back day hike or overnight backpack trip visits two of the Big Pine Lakes, resplendent in their mountain basin hemmed in by the ... More on Trails

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The hike, an extension of the Emerald Lakes hike, climbs an additional 1,800 feet along an increasingly thin trail to reach the glacier. The final 700 feet of ascent are cross-country, and the hike... More on Trails

Amazing hike, we did it in one day. We did it in 12 hours and moved at a mo More on Trails

This memorable trip leads you into one of the most majestic east-side canyons in the Sierra Nevada and features productive fishing in numerous timberline lakes, with side trip options that include ... More on Trails

Another wonderful trip in the Sierras! This one was truly spectacular. I More on Trails

This memorable trip leads into one of the most majestic east-side canyons in the Sierra Nevada. Hiking to features such as the Big Pine Lakes and Palisade Glacier is beyond the reach of most day hikers, yet taking ... More on Trails

On this old mining and power line road, you will ascend 10,000 feet into the Great Basins highest mountains, famous for ancient bristlecone pines that thrive high in the rain shadow of the Sierra, to the west. The road follows Wyman ... More on Trails

Most mountain hikes on the east side of the Sierra Nevada are steep, long, and difficult. Here, in the heart of one of the most spectacular mountain canyons and in full ... More on Trails

At 14, 246 feet above sea level, Californias third-highest peak offers the most extensive views of the Sierra Nevada and surrounding Great Basin of any spot on earth. White Mountain Peak does not require a permit and is an easier ... More on Trails

Most of Michigan's pristine forestland has been logged off, but here you'll find stands of the rare and treasured trees that once blanketed the state. In 1985 a man named A. D. Johnston purchased 80 acres of this country with the ... More on Epinions.com

These dunes, the highest in the state, are ... More on TripAdvisor

Until I can book a trip to the Sahara, this experience will have to do. More on TripAdvisor