Yosemite Women's Backpacking

Trip Details

Join us for a 3-Day backpacking trip to Hetch Hetchy’s Rancheria Falls, in the southern part of Yosemite National Park. Backpacking to Rancheria Falls is a rewarding experience through scenic forests, meadows, and past Wapama and Teeulala Falls. The trail has a mix of forested areas and open meadows and follows the shoreline of the reservoir with moderate up and downhill hiking. This trip is ideal for women who want to experience backpacking without the hassle of logistics and permits. We handle all the behind-the-scenes details, so you can simply show up and enjoy the adventure! TIMING & TRANSPORTATION: Meet at the trailhead at O’Shaughnessy Dam at 10:30am on Friday July 11th. We suggest carpooling and are happy to help coordinate. Our trip will end at our starting point by 1pm on Sunday July 13th. LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate backpackers able to hike 7 miles with a 25-lb pack. A training plan will be shared to help you prepare! TRIP SIZE: 6-10 women HIKE: We’ll begin our hike at ~3800 feet, and climb ~1600 in elevation over ~7.5 miles to Rancheria Falls. This is a moderate hike with gradual climbs and declines. MEALS: We provide cooking gear, all the food including meals, snacks, appetizers, coffee and tea. We lean towards organic gourmet backpacking options and can accommodate dietary restrictions. Vegan or gluten free? No problem. GEAR: We provide all the group gear and most of your personal gear (such as tent, mat, headlamp, and chair)—all you need to bring is a 45-65L backpack and a sleeping bag. We can recommend where to rent or purchase. AMENITIES: None! We’ll be filtering water and “doing our business” in the woods. If you haven’t done this before, no worries, we’ll provide all the information and supplies you’ll need and teach Leave No Trace Principles along the way. ITINERARY: Day 1 - Meet at the trailhead, distribute snacks/gear, do pack checks, and hike to our campsite along Rancheria Creek. In camp: evening stretch, appetizers/meal, and campfire under the stars (weather permitting). Day 2 – Morning stretch, breakfast, explore Rancheria Falls, forest bathe, relax, repeat evening activities. Day 3 – Morning stretch, breakfast, pack up and hike to our cars! Led by She Hikes Too – we love empowering women to find their adventure; committed to your safety and fun in the outdoors. $595 per person ($100 non-refundable deposit due upon booking)