Out Hiking Blog Posts

What's Open to Hike in the Eastern Sierra?

I went through and put every hike that is open in the Eastern Sierra during the Inyo National Forest restrictions from Bridgeport to Bishop

Tiare KirklandOctober 13, 2020 Comments

Hiking to Carlon Falls (Yosemite National Park, CA) - Trip Report

A short, relaxing hike to a popular swimming hole and waterfall in Yosemite National Park, near Hetchy Hetchy and Groveland, California

Backpacking the Saddlebag Lake Area (Lee Vining, CA) - Trip Report

1 night backpacking trip out of Saddlebag Lake, featuring Conness Lakes and the Twenty Lakes Basin Loop

Hiking along Mine Creek (Lee Vining, CA) - Trip Report

A neat little trail near Saddlebag Lake along Tioga Pass featuring many High Sierra lakes and an old abandoned mine area.

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandJuly 15, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day Hike, Eastern Sierra, June LakeComment

Hiking to Gaylor Lakes & Granite Lakes (Yosemite National Park) - Trip Report

One of my favorite hikes in Yosemite National Park, because of the beautiful lakes and the panoramic views of many Yosemite Peaks

Hiking to Green Lake (Bridgeport, CA) - Trip Report

6 miles roundtrip for a beautiful and lush hike along Green Creek will take you to Green Lake

Hiking to Fern Lake (June Lake, CA) - Trip Report

A shorter, but steep hike out of June Lake takes you to a beautiful lake away from the summer crowds

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandJune 23, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day Hike, Eastern Sierra, June LakeComment

Hiking to Valentine Lake (Mammoth Lakes, CA) - Trip Report

A popular hike out of Mammoth Lakes featuring multiple beautiful lakes - Sherwin Lakes & Valentine Lake

Hiking to Parker Lake (June Lake, CA) - Trip Report

A mellow hike out of the June Lake area takes you to a colorful lake, Parker Lake - a great day trip to enjoy fishing or setting up your hammock at the lake

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandMay 10, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day Hike, Eastern Sierra, June LakeComment

Backpacking to Hungry Packer Lake (Bishop, CA) - Trip Report

1 night backpacking trip out of Sabrina Lake Basin featuring Blue Lake, Dingleberry Lake, Topsy Turvy Lake, Moonlight Falls, & Hungry Packer Lake

Hiking Panum Crater (Lee Vining, CA) - Trip Report

An easy hike near Lee Vining that gives you an inside look at one of the Mono Craters with volcanic rock features and beautiful views of Mono Lake

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandApril 15, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day Hike Comment

Your Out of Town Adventure Can Wait

A small mountain town local asking for everyone to take a break from out of town adventures while our health care system and community repairs from the surge of COVID-19 patients

Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandApril 10, 2020Hiking, California, Stay HomeComment

Hiking to Mono Lake's Black Point Fissures (Lee Vining, CA) - Trip Report

A lesser known part of Mono Lake’s unique landscape, the Black Point Fissures, which are canyon-like slots that you can hike through with views of Mono Lake

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandMarch 4, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day HikeComment

Hiking Convict Lake Loop in the Winter (Mammoth Lakes, CA) - Trip Report

With access all year round, you can hike the Convict Lake loop in the winter which gives you a different perspective on the lake with a fresh winter coat

Outdoor, Hiking, Trip Report, Day HikeTiare KirklandFebruary 5, 2020Hiking, California, Trip Report, Day HikeComment

The Start of Out Hiking

Allow me to introduce myself - Hi there, I'm Tiare Kirkland, but I go by 'T'. Here you'll find all things outdoors and adventures ranging from trip reports, adventure videos, photography, and more!

Tiare KirklandJanuary 29, 2020California, Sierra Nevadas, Hiking, Eastern SierraComment