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!
Find Your Next Hike
Latest Hiking Blog Posts
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
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.