Beginner Backpacking: Gem Lakes in Yosemite's Backyard

Schedule

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC-07:00
Location

1329 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94133 | San Francisco, CA

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🏔️🌿 BEGINNER BACKPACKING: GEM LAKES IN YOSEMITE'S BACKYARD 🌿🏔️
you know that feeling when you're standing in Yosemite and you think "I need to come back here every single year"? this is that place — just a little further in, where fewer people go, and somehow even more stunning. we're hiking from Little Lakes Valley up to the Gem Lakes over three days: crystal alpine lakes, granite peaks that touch the sky, and wildflower meadows that look almost too beautiful to be real. and the night before we even hit the trail, we're soaking in natural mineral hot springs under the Sierra stars. 🌊
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WHAT TO EXPECT
3 days trekking through the Eastern Sierra — turquoise alpine lakes, towering granite, open wilderness
7 miles round trip at a social pace: 3.5 miles a day, plenty of time to stop and stare
Natural hot springs the evening before the hike — the best possible trail warm-up
Wildflower meadows, mountain passes, and views that genuinely make you stop mid-sentence
A small group of UD members who share that same can't-stop-smiling feeling about the outdoors
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
An awesome UD host leading every mile of the trail
3 days and 2 nights in Yosemite's Backyard
A small, close-knit crew of UD members ready to make it unforgettable
Come ready to earn those views — spots are very limited! 👆
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1329 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94133

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