Thank you for visiting my hiking blog!
The Modern Female Hiker is a blog for outdoor lovers, dog parents (we have a chocolate lab and a basset hound) & weekend warriors. I have been fortunate enough to hike all over the world when I have time off work, and I’m so excited to share tips & tricks with you on how to get the most out of your weekends and precious vacation days.
I especially love taking my dogs with me so if possible I always look for dog-friendly hikes.
If you ever have specific questions, leave a comment, or my emails and DMs are always open!
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Latest Hiking Blog Posts
Mills Lake Trail – Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Distance: 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: ~700 ft.
Terrain Rating: Easy
Hike Time: 2.5-3 hours
Dog Friendly: No
Beach Days with Rad Dog
I recently discovered a new product called the Release N Run leash by Rad Dog! As many of you know, we spend every sunrise on the beach with our chocolate lab Ty. On the weekends, we usually spend the entire day at the beach if we are not out hiking!
Emerald Lake Trail – Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Distance: 3.6 miles
Elevation Gain: ~700 ft
Terrain Rating: Easy
Hike Time: ~2 hours
Dog Friendly: No
What to do in Eastern Sierra
The Eastern Sierra’s have been one of my favorite places to explore since moving back to California! About 4-6 hours drive from LA, it makes for a good weekend trip or extended vacation. Some of my favorite hikes and places to explore are highlighted below!
Horseshoe Lake Trail – Mammoth Lakes, CA
Trail Distance: 1.7 miles
Elevation Gain: None
Terrain Rating: Very Easy
Hike Time: ~1 hour
Dog Friendly: Yes
Sherwin Lakes – Mammoth Lakes, CA
Trail Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: ~900′
Terrain Rating: Easy (Switchbacks)
Hike Time: ~3 hours
Dog Friendly: Yes