by Pieter@Overseashiker | Dec 18, 2019 | California, Day hikes
Before I started my eight-day SEKI Loop trail, I spent two days in Kings Canyon National Park to acclimatize to the elevation and do some preliminary hiking. I combined the Sunset Trail with the General Grant Loop Trail, the North Grove Trail and the Dead Giant Loop...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Feb 4, 2019 | California, Day hikes
After my eight-day SEKI Loop trail, I headed north to Yosemite National Park for one last day hike. I chose the Cathedral Lakes trail – part of the John Muir Trail – because it combines alpine lakes, a magnificent peak and relative solitude. Cathedral Lakes Trail...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Aug 25, 2018 | Day hikes, Sark
The Isle of Sark is so small, that it would take no more than half an hour to walk straight from the eastern to the western shore. But because of the jagged coastline there is a lot more hiking to do, with great views every time you turn a corner. The Isle of Sark...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Jun 26, 2018 | Day hikes, Utah
Kodachrome Basin State Park is neighbour to Bryce Canyon National Park. Both parks share the rich red colors and strange rock formations, but Kodachrome offers more solitude. It’s quiet here, and empty. Full of amazing views, nice hiking trails and a main campground...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Jun 13, 2018 | Day hikes, Utah
Zion National Park being such a busy tourist hotspot, we took a hike at the north-western part of the park: the relatively unknown but beautiful Kolob Canyons. Here we found no crowds, a refreshing creek, Navajo Sandstone walls in the most impressive red colors and a...
