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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 26, 2014

Trip report: boondocking and hiking near Tioga Pass

We just spent a week in the high country -- we camped north of Tioga Pass but did most of our hiking in the area of the pass, since the trailheads were very high (and therefore cooler than the lower e...
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profdant139
Explorer II
Aug 05, 2014
Tiger, Emma Lake is near Obsidian Campground, north of Bridgeport, and we have stayed at Obsidian (which is very nice -- essentially boondocking -- no water). Where is Elizabeth Lake?

And there is no such thing as a hike that is too easy -- we just combine it with other stuff so that we have an active day -- which makes it easier to sit around and relax in the evening!

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