LADIES WEEKEND OUT // SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON BACKPACKING
RAE LAKES LOOP
INFO & REGISTRATION
TRIP UPDATE: APRIL 7th, 2024
As a result of the record snowfall in the Sierra during 2022/23 season, the road into Cedar Grove which grants access to Rae Lakes Loop from the west is still under construction and has no estimated time of reopening. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we must keep this trip on hold until the National Park Service reopens the road into Cedar Grove.
On a more positive note, access from the Eastern Sierra is still possible! The trail from the east goes up and over Kearsarge Pass and adds an extra 10 miles, and 3500+ feet of elevation gain. For those interested in this alternate route through Rae Lakes click here to inquire! We’d love to facilitate an Eastern Sierra adventure into Rae Lakes this summer!
We are also working on a separate backpacking trip elsewhere in Sequoia/Kings which we will announce this Spring, 2024. To be put on the email list for this new backpacking trip in Sequoia/ Kings, please send us a message by clicking here.
Ladies Weekend Out is beyond excited to announce that we will be hosting our first outing in the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park area this coming August, 2024!
With the help of our good friends and partners Rab Equipment, Têra Kaia, and Adventure Provisions, we’re hosting another awesome Ladies Weekend Out event this coming August 12th - 19th in beautiful Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park! Ten lucky ladies will have the opportunity to backpack the beautiful Rae Lakes Loop as we make our way through some of the most breathtaking scenery the Sierra Nevada has to offer, including camping at Rae Lakes, a day hike into Sixty Lakes Basin, a trip past Mist Falls, and much more! Our all female guide team could not be more excited about leading another exceptional group of woman in Kings Canyon National Park, along the Rae Lakes Loop trial this summer, 2024!
Ladies Weekend Out Sequoia & Kings Canyon backpacking is 8 days and 7 nights in total and includes 7 days of guided backpacking and 6 nights camping in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park wilderness, a Têra Kaia top, and dehydrated dinners provided by our partner Adventure Provisions. Scroll below to learn more and to register for this special event today!
Our Ladies Weekend Out events are quickly becoming the go-to, all female climbing and backpacking events to attend! The smaller group size sets the stage for a more intimate weekend where participants get to know one-another and receive more personalized instruction and guidance. The relationships formed from our LWO events is what makes these weekends so special and such a success! We hope to see you out there, it's going to be another memorable Ladies Weekend Out event!
LADIES WEEKEND OUT SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON INFO
COST: $2,100
LOCATION: SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS (RAE LAKES LOOP)
TRIP DATES: AUGUST 12TH - 19TH (8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS)
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COST INCLUDES
Têra Kaia top ($68 value) click here for size chart
7 guided days of backpacking in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Pre-trip campsite August 12th
Dehydrated dinners each day, provided by Adventure Provisions
Commercial wilderness camping permits
***Please note, all guests must bring their own backpacking equipment. Ladies Weekend Out can provide a bear canister if needed. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip.***
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***DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS WE MAY OPT TO DO THE RAE LAKES LOOP CLOSCKWISE AS OPPOSED TO COUNTER CLOCKWISE AS PRESENTED BELOW***
MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH
Pre-Trek Meetup - We’ll begin our Rae Lakes Loop adventure with an afternoon meeting within Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park. We’ll be sure to meet outside of the park first so we can caravan together to our first nights campsite. Once we’ve arrived at camp we’ll sort all of our gear to ensure you’ve got everything you need for the trip, do introductions, and hand out your Tera Kaia tops. Our first nights camp will be in Cedar Grove which is where the Rae Lakes Loop trailhead is, or at a nearby campground.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
Day 1- Depending on where our pre-trip camp is, we’ll either drive to the trailhead, also known as Roads End, or walk. Once at the Roads End trailhead, we’ll park our cars and begin our journey! Our first night we’ll be camping along Bubbs Creek, on the Bubbs Creek Trail.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH
Day 2 - We’ll shove off after breakfast, continuing along Bubbs Creek, eventually turning north as we pass by one of the most aesthetic peaks in the Sierra, East Vidette. A series of switchbacks will lead us past Bullfrog Lake and to our second nights campsite, Charlotte Lake.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
Day 3 - We’ll head out from Charlotte Lake and make our way up and over Glen Pass, topping out at nearly 12,000’. This will be our most challenging day in regards to elevation gain. Once we’ve crested Glen Pass we’ll make our way down to Rae Lakes and set up camp for the night.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH
Day 4 - Our lay day! On our 4th day we have a special treat for our guests, a day hike to Sixty Lakes Basin! We’ll keep our camping gear situated while we head off to explore this crown jewel of Kings Canyon National Park. A short trip from Rae Lakes will bring us to Sixty Lakes Basin where we’ll spend the day exploring this high alpine wonderland of lakes, rocks, meadows and wildlife. We’ll camp one more night at Rae Lakes.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH
Day 5 - We’ll finally make our way out of the Rae Lakes area, passing by the beautiful Arrowhead Lake and Dollar Lake, eventually connecting with the south fork of Woods Creek. We’ll camp at the confluence of the south fork of Woods Creek this night.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Day 6 - After breakfast we’ll make our way towards the head of Paradise Valley while we continue to follow Woods Creek, eventually meeting up with Arrow Creek at the head of Paradise Valley.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH
Day 7 - Our final day on the trail. We’ll pack up camp and start making our way down Paradise Valley. Along the way we’ll pass through the beautiful Mist Falls, eventually making our way back to Roads End. Once back at the trailhead we’ll debrief the trip with the group, exchange contact info, snap a few photos, and be on our way.
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Mileage - roughly 40 miles
Overall elevation gain - 8,200+
National Park Service Difficulty Rating:
Very Strenuous
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Ladies Weekend Out will provide dehydrated meals for each night in the backcountry. All guests will be responsible for their own breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day during the trip. Guests will also be responsible for bringing their own backpacking equipment. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip. We can also provide a bear canister for any guest in need of this item.
If you were considering our Mount Whitney trip but were hesitant in regards to the difficulty, our Rae Lakes Loop trip may be just what you were looking for. While still strenuous, there is considerably less elevation gain and mileage during our Rae Lakes Loop trip.
