High Sierra Trail: Planning a Thru Hike on the HST

The first step in thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) is get up the nerve to hike 80+ miles in the wilderness, into the middle of nowhere and over one of the tallest peaks in the US, which is Mount Whitney, elevation 14,501 feet. This guide includes: Permit Process Cost of Trip Parking and Transportation Necessary Gear Water Sources Safety and Hazards Itineraries Time Required Rules and Regulations Highlights of the Trail

High Sierra Trail: Day 4 – 6

This cover Day 4 of the High Sierra Trail from Big Arroyo to Kern River Hot Springs, Day 5 from Kern RIver Hot Springs to Junction Meadows, and on to Guitar Lake. Check out my HST planning guides, for hiking the High SIerra Trail from Crescent Meadow to Mount Whitney, over 80 miles.