[timestamps below] Hi everyone! Today's video is all about Big Pine Lakes in the Sierra Nevadas. This spot is arguably the most popular backpacking or day hiking spot in the Sierras, and for a good reason. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments!

Trail stats (Trailhead to Palisade Glacier)
Total mi: 15.9mi
Total elevation gain: 4,760ft
All trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...

Permit information:
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/23...
Make sure to book “Big Pine Creek NORTH Fork”
Book up to six months in advance. Summer weekends fill up quick!

Itinerary
Day 1
- Hike to Second Lake
- 4.5miles
- 3000ft elevation gain
Day 2
- Hike to Palisade Glacier
- 5miles
- 2500ft elevation gain
- Class 3 scrambling
- Sleep at Second Lake
Day 3
- Hike out

0:00 Intro
0:13 Starting the Hike
3:38 Lon Chaney Cabin
5:46 2nd lake!
6:17 Taking a dip
6:56 Day 2
9:16 Hiking to Palisade Glacier
10:44 Sam Mack Meadow
12:40 Palisade Glacier
16:11 Day 3
16:45 Trail overview with map

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Hi! Welcome to my channel. I’m an ICU nurse and my husband is an engineer. Even with our busy work schedules, we love the great outdoors and try to travel as much as we can.
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