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NORTHERN YOSEMITE TRAIL RIDE
VIRGINIA LAKES TO LEAVITT MEADOWS

Day 1: Virginia Lakes Pack Outfit to Virginia Canyon

Ride over the summit into Yosemite. Spectacular vistas of the Hoover Lakes as we climb to Summit Lake. Beautiful meadows and the peak season of wildflowers.



Day 2: Virginia Canyon to Matterhorn Canyon

A leisurely ride past Miller and Fishhook lakes as we join the PCT to head north through the remote Yosemite Wilderness .



Day 3: Layover

Ride up canyon through the meadows to Burro Pass. Expansive views of the Sawtooth Ridge.

Day 4: Matterhorn Canyon to Benson Lake 10 miles

This remote part of Yosemite has beautiful vistas of glacial polished mountains, lush meadows and wildflowers. We climb to the top of Benson Pass and meander down to Smedberg Lake. Volunteer Peak frames the panoramic view to the west. Riders descend to Benson Lake. Called the Riviera of the Sierra for the largest sand beach in Yosemite.



Day 5: Benson Lake to Kerrick Canyon Camp 9 miles

Riders ascend 1,400 ft to climb over Seavey Pass before dropping into Kerrick Meadows. View the wide and scenic Kerrick Meadows before heading down Rancheria Creek for camp at Lower Kerrick.

Day 6: Kerrick Canyon Camp to Tilden Lake

This is a challenging and remote section of the High Sierra. Riders descend to Stubblefield Canyon before climbing up towards Tilden lake.

Day 7:LAYOVER

Enjoy the tranquility of Tilden Lake.

Day 8: Tilden Lake to Dorothy Lake 7 miles

The trail follows Falls Creek through the vast Grace Meadow.

Day 9: Dorothy Lake to Lower Piute Meadow 8 miles

Riders head down through forests and meadows passing several lakes before meeting the West Fork of the West Walker River. This part of the Hoover Wilderness.



Day 10: Lower Piute Meadow to Leavitt Meadow 9 miles

It is a beautiful ride through the magnificent Piute Meadows at the foot of Tower Peak. As the route follows the West Walker River you will travel through the meadows interspersed with pine forests and aspen.

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Rock Creek Pack Station, Inc owns and operates VirginiaLakes Pack Outfit, Cottonwood Pack Station and Rock Creek Pack Station.
Rock Creek Pack Station, Inc operates under permit on the Inyo National Forest and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park.
All Wilderness Permits for our guests are issued from our commercial quota, NOT from the general public quota.
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Last Updated: January 27, 2026
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