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 The Devil's Garden September 8 to September 9, 2026 Pepper Mountain September 6, 2026 Enchanted Forest August 27, 2026 ONP Family Trip August 15 to August 20, 2026