Mountains

Name: Grand Canyon South Rim Backpacking Adventure
Start: 2018-10-26T00-00-00-00
End: 2018-10-28T23-23-59-00
Location: Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim

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Upcoming Adventures

september

01sepallday03alldaySequoia Labor Day Camping AdventureActivity:CampingLevel:ModerateDays:3Capacity:8-10Availability:On Sale

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Time

september 1 (Saturday) - 3 (Monday) PST

Location

Sequoia National Park

Event Details

Join us for a Labor Day Getaway in Sequoia National Park!

Sequoia National Park, located in the southern Sierra Nevadas of California, is home to the largest trees in the world. From above the canopy are the most breath-taking views you can imagine, overlooking the redwood groves and granite cliffs.

Hike among the giants to cascading waterfalls, glacial valleys and sweeping overlooks with new friends. Explore the underground world of Sequoia and Kings Canyon on a naturalist-led tour of Crystal Cave. Our trip would not be complete without exploring park favorites, including Moro Rock, Giant Forest Museum. Before returning to the work week, we’ll salute General Sherman, the world’s largest tree by volume.

Learn from our experienced guides how to camp like a pro, cook a delicious meal outdoors, hike safely in bear country and minimize your impact on the environment. Connect with like-minded people in the outdoors, and make your 3-day weekend count!

Highlights For This Adventure

Explore park highlights, including Moro Rock, Giant Forest, General Sherman Tree
Camp on the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River
Experience the underground world of Sequoia and Kings Canyon on a naturalist-led tour of Crystal Cave
Salute General Sherman, the world’s largest tree by volume

Included With Every Shoestring Adventure

Learn from our Wilderness First Responder/CPR certified trip leaders, no matter your level of experience
Connect with our community of like-minded people through Meetups and happy hours
Join our free Ambassador-led group hikes to train for your adventure
Borrow gear at no cost if you don’t have your own
Enjoy gourmet camp meals—everything tastes better outdoors
Get professional photos to remember your adventure from our Triptographers
Get your Shoestring Warrior Adventure Kit with curated souvenirs
Leave the planning to us—permits, tour tickets and campground reservations included

Shoestring Adventures operates with special use permits. A portion of your ticket goes toward protecting and preserving this park for future generations.

Your Journey

Day 1: Meet at Lodgepole Campground at noon and set up camp. After orientation and lunch, hike along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to 1,200-ft Tokopah Falls (3.8-mi).
Day 2: After breakfast, hike the Little Baldy Trail to experience the sweeping views (3.4-mi, 1000-ft elevation gain). Next, we’ll explore the underground world of Sequoia and Kings Canyon on a tour of Crystal Cave. A naturalist will lead us on a journey through this beautifully decorated cave of impressive chambers, magnificent formations, rare minerals, unique animals and a polished marble stream (1.5-mi).
Day 3: Following breakfast and camp breakdown, we’ll visit the Giant Forest Museum and climb Moro Rock (1.2-mi). Before leaving the park, we’ll salute General Sherman, the world’s largest tree by volume. It stands 275-ft tall and is over 36-ft in diameter at the base.

Total: Approx. 10 miles

Schedule subject to change due to weather, camper ability/injury, natural events or park restrictions. Shoestring Warriors should be in good physical shape, but we will hike at an easy pace and take breaks as needed.

Meet Our Team

Trip Leader Heather currently works as a university Internship Coordinator and aspires to be a Life Coach, offering healing and rejuvenating outdoor activities to others. Heather has found that being in the outdoors provides people with an opportunity to slip away from the sounds of the city, exercise, release tension, gain clarity, find peace, and discover something new about yourself, among so many other things! One of her most meaningful trips was backpacking the John Muir Trail solo. She is so thankful to be a part of the Shoestring Adventures family and looks forward to getting to know you! LEARN MORE

Triptographer Stepfanie is an outdoor enthusiast, photographer, writer, and a lifelong learner. You can find her trying out a new craft or testing out how she can integrate things she enjoys. She loves connecting with adventurous and creative souls! LEARN MORE

Trip Level: Moderate

This adventure may challenge those who are not accustomed to much physical activity.

Activity: 2-5 hours most days
Distances: Hike up to 8 miles most days
Trail Condition: flat or rolling terrain with some steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
Elevation change: up to 2,000 ft/day
Altitude: up to 6,000 ft
Backpack Weight: Day packs only

Check out our upcoming schedule of community hikes to train with us! If you’re not sure if this trip is right for you, please feel free to contact alyx@shoestringadventures.com to discuss.

First Time Shoestring Warrior?

After registration, you will receive a Welcome Kit with a customized package list, introductions to your fellow campers, weather forecast and everything else you need to know to prepare for our trip.

Gear List

Provided by Shoestring Adventures

group first aid kit
group cooking gear
stoves and fuel

Required Gear (provided at no additional cost if you don’t have your own)

sleeping bag (if borrowing, you must bring your own sleeping bag liner)
sleeping pad
headlamp and spare batteries
tents (2 and 3-person tents will be shared with 1-2 other campers of the same gender)

Required Clothing

daypack
bandana
beanie
camp shoes
gloves
hat
sunglasses
insulating layer
rain shell
hiking pants or shorts
hiking shirt
hiking boots or shoes (broken in)
hiking socks
undergarments
long underwear/pajamas
bathing suit

Required Personal Items

ID & health insurance card
water bladder or bottles with minimum 3L capacity
SPF chapstick and sunblock
Toothbrush/toothpaste
deodorant
unscented baby wipes
small towel
contacts/solution
comb/hair band
bug repellant
hand sanitizer
prescription medications
personal bathroom kit: toilet paper, ziplock bags, personal wipes, hand sanitizer

Optional

camera and accessories
trekking poles (highly recommended for balance and to help reduce strain on knees)
small pillow
small multi-tool
camp chair

Transportation

Transportation is not included. While you are responsible for getting to and from Shoestring Adventures locations, we will help coordinate carpools for Shoestring Warriors leaving from Los Angeles. Passengers are expected to contribute to their driver for gas and wear & tear.

Getting There

Traveling from out of town? The closest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport—1.5 hours from the Sequoia park entrance. From the airport, you can rent a car to reach the park.

We will meet at 12pm on Saturday. We will leave Sequoia around noon on Monday, so you can plan your flight accordingly.

Weather

Typical summer climate in Sequoia National Park is warm to hot, with occasional rain (usually as afternoon thundershowers, especially at the higher elevations) with average daytime temperatures in the 80’s and nighttime temperatures in the 50’s.

Health & Safety

Supporting the health and safety of participants is among our top priorities. All Shoestring Adventures trip leaders hold Wilderness First Responder/CPR, Leave No Trace and Food Handling certifications. In remote destinations, we carry a DeLorme inReach Explorer Satellite Messenger to contact authorities in case of emergency.

We minimize risk by keeping groups together while hiking, encouraging everyone to drink water and apply sunscreen, and making sure we’re prepared with gear appropriate to weather and our activities.

Not Included

Transportation is not included.
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for trip leader and photographer
Meal at local restaurant
$35 park entrance fee

Policies

Participants must complete an Enrollment Form and sign our Participant Agreement.

Registration and Payment

We don’t want finances to be a barrier to the outdoors. To request a custom payment plan, email alyx@shoestringadventures.com.

To protect your investment, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance.

Please read our FAQ for more information and our cancellation policy.

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Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground by Ryan Tuttle

Big Sur River Gorge by Ryan Tuttle

Ewoldson Trail by Ryan Tuttle