Hiking 15 Miles Alone to Find Peak Sierra Fall Color

#hiking #easternsierra #trekking #backpacking #mcgeecreek #fallcolor #usa

Starting at the McGee Canyon trailhead during peak fall color in the eastern Sierra, I embarked on a scenic overnight backpacking adventure. The trail led me through vibrant aspen groves, their golden leaves shimmering against the rugged mountains. As I climbed higher along McGee Creek, the trail opened into stunning meadows and rocky terrain, with the brilliant fall foliage contrasting beautifully with the surrounding peaks. After hours of hiking, I reached Big McGee Lake, its pristine waters reflecting the fiery hues of autumn. Setting up camp by the lake, I enjoyed the solitude, surrounded by towering mountains and the peaceful wilderness, making it a memorable and immersive fall backpacking experience.

Enjoy the adventure!

Video Title: Hiking 15 Miles Alone to Find Peak Sierra Fall Color

[jessieb.]

I did this exact hike in September. Hiked it solo and had the most amazing camping spot on Big McGee Lake with no one else near me. This video confirms what I found in my own videos and photos - they truly can’t capture the epic majesty of this canyon - you really have to see it in person!

[sixtysevenframes]

Hey Scott great video! That was me and my friends in the video.Sorry if we were too loud or anything. I posted a video on my channel of our trip. You did a great job on the cinematography and narration, me and my friends can’t wait to go camping again.

[LodiLeoandLuke]

Another great video...thx.. it's only February...can't get across the sonora pass 😢..won't be too long yet😊

[mawo-jmj]

ok, Aussie here, so forgive the ignorance...and I am only a couple of minutes in...what about BEARS???? Beautiful countryside, the colours are so different to what we have Down Under would love to see it on day- God willing- thanks for sharing and posting this! truly appreciate the hike!

[kylehasasmile]

When you said do all the things you want to do because you might not be able to do them and do good things for other people, I couldn’t agree more. That’s what it’s all about, man! Love the video, one of your best ones yet. The Eastern Sierra in the fall is incomparable!

[sierraseb]

Spectacular ! Really appreciate you showing stream crossings. Love seeing your gear and food choices. Thanks for taking us along.

[kaysul]

New subscriber!!! I just realized you do so many California hikes. I absolutely love California 😊 Thank you!

[just_joc]

What an amazing video! It was the perfect combination of the spectacular Eastern Sierra scenery, the vibrant fall colors and the best camping spot! This made my day. Thanks Scott!

[crisr]

I became obsessed with the Sierras a few years ago, so much so that I moved into them this year. I've watched a lot of videos on them but yours are like nothing I've ever seen before! Jaw-dropping views and colors, even through a screen. Love love love what you do and so grateful to have found your channel 💚

[AbelTravel]

Greatly enjoyed your new video. I love that part of the Sierras because it reminds me of my uncle who backpacked all over the Sierras in the 1950’ s. I grew up watching his slide shows of the mountains and lakes of the Sierras. He shot with a Leica in those days. Top notch video and thanks again Scotty.

[Mithelen]

Thank you so much for this. Your orginal McGee video was how I your channel a couple years back. I was actually thinking of contacting you to see if you could go again then this comes up.

McGee has a special place in my heart, my family has been going up there every year since my grandfather was a child until we moved to Texas. For awhile my family was able to swing flying me out alone so I could still go with my grandparents until I started college. It was only a couple years ago I was finally able to go again with my then girlfriend and I proposed perhaps 4 miles from the trailhead. I had planned to make it all the way to the lake, but my now wife didn't have the experience to make it that far. We have a son now though, and I can't wait until we can take him up there.

That's alot of rambling to just say thank you, seeing that valley again means so much. It's where my heart will always be.

[LodiLeoandLuke]

I did this trail about 3 years ago...in october... I think we hiked to Steel lake...beautiful area...thx Scotty

[lindacamilleri]

One of my favorite spots
Love the elderberries, made my dad a pie:)

[drummindreams]

Great video yet again, Scott! I haven’t been able to backpack due to health reasons, I look forward to your adventures!! I can’t wait to hit the back country again.

[ervinslens]

What a fantastic episode man! Absolutely flawless cinematography, your shots and narration are flawless!

[tubekpful]

Thank you for spoiling us with this amazing video. I have watched hundreds of hiking videos, this one takes the top spot. Thank you for introducing us McGee lake and hike.

[susanaavv]

You are living my dream! Great video 👍🏽

[Denverdaytrippers]

Great video - that yellow color was something!!

[michelleshlaen]

Gorgeous video! I was just there day-hiking for 11 days straight and I completely lost steam before I could do Big McGee. Thanks for allowing me to live vicariously through your adventure.

[BohdanStasiw]

Thnx again, Scott. Another gorgeous and inspirational video. Can’t wait to get out there some day!