Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to West Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine is the closest documented trip to West Sacramento at roughly 82 miles (about 91 minutes of driving) from the Glen Alpine Trailhead (Fallen Leaf Lake) trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near West Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near West Sacramento, including Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine, require a wilderness permit from Eldorado National Forest (USFS). Always check the managing agency before you go.

Question 3

When is the best season to backpack near West Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

For Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine — the closest trip to West Sacramento — the best months are July, August, September.

#	Trip	Miles away	Est. drive	Distance	Gain	Difficulty	Permit
1	Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine Desolation Wilderness	82 mi	~91 min	11.6 mi	3,200 ft	25	Required
2	Ten Lakes Basin Yosemite National Park	118 mi	~131 min	11.1 mi	4,212 ft	32	Required
3	Clouds Rest via Sunrise Lakes Yosemite National Park	124 mi	~137 min	17.4 mi	5,884 ft	39	Required
4	Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Yosemite National Park	128 mi	~142 min	22 mi	5,034 ft	50	Required
5	Snag Lake Loop Lassen Volcanic National Park	137 mi	~153 min	7.8 mi	603 ft	11	Required
6	Rush Creek to Thousand Island Lake Inyo National Forest	143 mi	~159 min	15.8 mi	2,683 ft	27	Required
7	Duck Pass to Duck Lake Inyo National Forest	157 mi	~174 min	9.5 mi	3,210 ft	28	Required
8	Little Lakes Valley Inyo National Forest	171 mi	~190 min	6.4 mi	1,242 ft	20	Required
9	Sabrina Basin Inyo National Forest	185 mi	~206 min	8.5 mi	3,652 ft	30	Required
10	North Lake–South Lake Loop Inyo National Forest	189 mi	~210 min	47.2 mi	9,320 ft	73	Required
11	Lost Coast Trail King Range (Lost Coast)	192 mi	~213 min	24.4 mi	405 ft	15	Required
12	Big Pine Lakes Inyo National Forest	197 mi	~219 min	13.5 mi	7,086 ft	46	Required

Best backpacking trips near West Sacramento, CA