Alpine Lakes of the Ansel Adams Wilderness

5 days

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Start and end in Fresno

4.6

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Operator: Wildland Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Fresno to Bass Lake
Meals
Dinner (Guide-prepared dinner)
Included Activities
- Pre-trip orientation
Landmarks
Bass Lake
Day 2
Bass Lake to High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike (6 miles) through fir forests to high sub-alpine lakes basin
- Shuttle transport to trailhead
- Gear check and backpack fitting
Day 3
High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin Exploration
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Backcountry dinner prepared by guide(s))
Included Activities
- Guided exploration hike (up to 6 miles) of upper lakes basin
- Optional swimming at lakeside camp
- Stargazing at camp
Day 4
Summit Hike to 10,000+ Foot Peak
Meals
Breakfast (Hot breakfast with tea and coffee), Lunch (Picnic lunch on summit)
Included Activities
- Guided summit hike (up to 6 miles) to 10,000+ foot peak
- Picnic lunch on summit
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Exploring immediate camp area
- Relaxing and reading at camp
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Day 5
High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin to Fresno
Meals
Breakfast (Final, farewell breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided descent hike (6 miles) from camp to trailhead
- Shuttle transport from trailhead to Fresno

Landmarks
Bass Lake

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park

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Wildland Trekking

4.6

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Number of tours

142

Age Range

12 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

67%

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Reviews from other tours by Wildland Trekking

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4.6

Merrie
September 23rd, 2025
5.0
Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
Birim
July 2nd, 2025
5.0
Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air....
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Alpine Lakes of the Ansel Adams Wilderness

Itinerary

Fresno to Bass Lake

Included Activities

Bass Lake to High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin

Included Activities

High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin Exploration

Included Activities

Summit Hike to 10,000+ Foot Peak

Included Activities

Optional Activities

High Sub-Alpine Lakes Basin to Fresno

Included Activities

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