Itineraries
Every great adventure starts with a map. Whether you’re planning a one-night outing or a week-long trek, these Girl Scout–tested routes and ready-to-use trip plans will help you lead confident, unforgettable backpacking experiences.
Itinerary Index
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Monte Bello Black Mountain
Nights: 1 Miles: 5
Perfect beginner trip with a summit hike.Sky Campground, Point Reyes
Nights: 1 Miles: 10
Short trek to camp with a coastal day hike. -
Forbush Flats
Nights: 1 Miles: 3.5
An easy trek to an old homestead site.Manzana Creek Trail
Nights: 1 Miles: 9
Hike to a rare, year long water source.Sespe River Trail
Nights: 1 Miles: 9
A flat hike through a beautiful canyon. -
Lake Aloha
Nights: 4 Miles: 7.5
A good first or second backpacking trip. -
Cottonwood Lakes Basin
Nights: 4 Miles: 11 plus day hikes
Moderate hike at 10,000–11,000 feet.The Minarets to Tuolumne Meadows
Nights: 6 Miles: 24
Breathtaking views of granite peaks.Mount Whitney
Nights: 9 Miles: 70
A strategic plan to tackle Mt. Whitney.Little Lakes Valley
Nights: 4 Miles: 8
Very easy trek with stunning views. -
Dinkey Lakes Loop
Nights: 5 Miles: 23
Ideal beginning, multi-day Sierra trip.Silver Pass Loop
Nights: 7 Miles: 28 miles plus day hikes
A stunning trip through the Sierras.Rae Lakes Loop
Nights: 5 Miles: 40
A popular trip with world-class views.Evolution Valley
Nights: 7 Miles: 34 miles plus day hikes
Moderate trek with day hike options. -
San Jacinto Peak
Nights: 2 Miles: 10.5
Palm Springs Aerial Tram starts your trip.