The 3rd and last day backpacking around Mount Eddy, we explored the local area a little more before hiking out via the Pacific Crest Trail, the more common route. I liked Deadfall Lake Trail better.

For more, check https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/12/eddy-pacific-crest-trail.html

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The 2nd day backpacking around Mount Eddy, we headed up to the top of Mount Eddy itself, then wandered the trails south toward Toad Lake before returning north to our camp.

For more, check https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/12/eddy-mount-eddy-and-toad-lake.html

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The third and last day backpacking near Seiad on the Pacific Crest Trail had a bit more ridge view, some search for a different short way down, then a long route around passing a pair of waterfalls.

For more information, check this link: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/11/twizt-red-devils-echo-lake.html

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The second day backpacking, there was much ridge views and even a peak to bag (Rattlesnake Mountain) along both the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.

For more info, check this link: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/11/twizt-red-devils-rattlesnake-mountain.html

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Back in California (barely) with a three day backpacking trip flirting with the edge of Red Buttes Wilderness. High ridge views and a little snow. First, the tough climb up West Fork Seiad Creek to camp among pools with springs in the bottoms.

For more, check here https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/11/twizt-red-devils-west-seiad-creek.html

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South Sierra Wilderness / Tulare County, Calif., USA; traditional territory of the Tübatulabal nation / Original 360° photos at www.southernminnesotaguy.com
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South Sierra Wilderness / Tulare County, Calif., USA; traditional territory of the Tübatulabal nation / Original 360° photos at www.southernminnesotaguy.com
#Insta360 #tinyplanet #California #nature #hiking #PCT #PacificCrestTrail
South Sierra Wilderness / Tulare County, Calif., USA; traditional territory of the Tübatulabal nation / Original 360° photos at www.southernminnesotaguy.com
#Insta360 #tinyplanet #California #nature #hiking #PCT #PacificCrestTrail
South Sierra Wilderness / Tulare County, Calif., USA; traditional territory of the Tübatulabal nation / Original 360° photos at www.southernminnesotaguy.com
#Insta360 #tinyplanet #California #nature #hiking #PCT #PacificCrestTrail
South Sierra Wilderness / Tulare County, Calif., USA; traditional territory of the Tübatulabal nation / Original 360° photos at www.southernminnesotaguy.com
#Insta360 #tinyplanet #California #nature #hiking #PCT #PacificCrestTrail