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 ONP Family Trip August 15 to August 20, 2026 ONP Marmoteers August 3 to August 6, 2026 Eliot Glacier August 3 to August 4, 2026 Prusik Peak July 21 to July 24, 2026