Jen went backpacking Nelson Lake July 12 to July 15, 2015 24 miles 6,000 feet gained 3 nights Cathedral Range Yosemite National Park 1 Wonderful family trip: 3 adults, 4 teenagers, almost all off trail. Spectacular alpine campsites at Nelson and Echo Lakes. Solitude until we hit the JMT for the last few miles out. More from Jen Cloud Point September 20, 2026 Larch crater September 16, 2026 The Devil's Garden September 8 to September 9, 2026 Pepper Mountain September 6, 2026