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
Crystal Lake – Mammoth Lakes, CA
Trail Distance: 3 miles
Elevation Gain: ~700′
Terrain Rating: Easy Side of Moderate
Hike Time: 2 hours
Dog Friendly: Yes
Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes – Eastern Sierras, CA
Trail Distance: 7.2 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1,000′
Terrain Rating: Easy Side of Moderate
Hike In: 10:30AM
Hike Out: 1:30PM
Dog Friendly: Yes
Hiking Guide for Big Pine Lakes
Big Pine Lakes is a famous area near Big Pine, CA about 1 hour south of Bishop – and for good reason! The trail brings you to multiple jaw-dropping alpine lakes and because it’s a there-and-back trail, you can turn around whenever you feel like it.
Little Si – Seattle, WA
Trail Distance: ~5 miles
Elevation Gain: ~1,300′
Terrain Rating: Moderate (with rain)
Hike Time: 2.5-3 hours
Trailhead: Little Si parking lot, about 1 hour from Seattle. Discover Pass required.
Dog Friendly Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a quick 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. It’s famous for climbing but also for it’s unique landscape. We were really excited to go but quickly became disappointed when we found out that it is one of the least dog friendly national parks. We did a lot of searching to find the best spots so you can enjoy a weekend with your pup!
Dog friendly activities in Carmel, CA
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the most dog friendly cities in the U.S. The town sits about 2 hours south of SF, on your way down to Big Sur along the Pacific Coast Highway. I’ve been coming here since I was 5 years old, running down the cobblestone sidewalks and playing at the beach. It’s one of the my favorite weekend activities. Here are some of my favorite things to do (with or without a pup!)