MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN CALIFORNIA? | Backpacking the Thousand Island Lake Loop | Eastern Sierra

Is this the most beautiful place in California?! This is a 3 night / 4 day backpacking trip in what I consider to be among the most beautiful places in the Eastern Sierra and even California for that matter. I'm joined by 3 of my friends as we start this adventure just a couple of days after the first snow of the season. It is absolutely stunning scenery from start to finish! Come along!
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[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hey everyone! If you like this video...check out my most recent trip up in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. It's one of the most magnificent places on earth and we have it all to ourselves! Here is the link. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqG4aXlod7ufmbcsi=48ZfiJWUv8vzH_dy

[@doyline45]

Take it from a couple of “old timers”. Take nothing for granted! God bless.

[@MrJckpttsn]

Words cannot describe the beauty of the High Sierras.

[@jamespppyacek342]

"Sierra". Spanish for "mountain range". And it's one range. Unlike the Rockies.

[@davkumi]

I just loved Martina's comment in the end that the trip was breath taking. Backpacking around 10,000 Ft is definitely breath taking!😘

[@Godschildjesus]

I have hiked Donnel Vista, Clarks Fork, Pinecrest, Jamestown, I have panned for gold in the Kern canyon, San Gabriel mountains east fork, I've beach bummed the 1 through Big Sur to the Redwoods just north of San Fran, and your videos show me I have yet to touch the surface of even grander creation, thank you Cat!

[@kenbrown438]

What we need is a "Hiking Man" event for hikers , bikers , campers , RVers , climbers and more !!!! This annual gathering will bring the outdoors community together !!!! Oh , the stories to be told !!!! Can you get this dream of mine started !!!!????

[@paulvonauth7254]

one word....'Incredible", California is such a beautiful state, great video, thanks...

[@sharondavis8003]

WOW. The Sierra lakes were all otherworldly 😮 Mirror smooth with totally breathtaking surroundings. Sign me up 😅 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻

[@dwrisdon2487]

The Eastern Sierra (Mammoth and the Mono Lake area) always calls me home. It is a special place.

[@descendent88]

I stumbled on this video and was completely floored by the beauty of the sierra. I’m now obsessed with hiking this trail! I’m going to do it. I’m going to make it happen. You did such an amazing job capturing the beauty of this trail. I can tell you spent a lot of time and effort filming and editing this video. You have truly inspired me, and I thank you.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@craiggoebbel1241]

Every bit as beautiful as the Enchantment Lakes in the Cascades.

[@fvsmith]

Hi Catherine! Your opening shot made this Sunday all the more worth the while.

[@K-LynnTexas]

I think I said WOW! about 30 times this episode! 😯🌲🌲 Mind blowing beauty around every turn on the trail. Thank you Catherine! High Five! 🙌❤ Have a safe week! 🙏

[@robinkey6676]

Breathtakingly beautiful

[@martinal.7488]

🥾❤️⛰❤️🥾 OMG what a stunning recap of our adventure ….. I just LOVE Sierras….. Cant wait to be back ….. the blooper at the very end 🤪🤣🙌….LOL😂😂😂😂

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you liked it! ❤️❤️ It was an awesome adventure!

[@jeffreycalzada3484]

Double cheese, with BACON!

[@martinal.7488]

😂😂😂😂

[@bigcoyote76]

So beautiful Cat! Every time I see one of your hiking videos I’m so grateful you’re posting this scenery for everyone to enjoy. I’m also very grateful these wild areas were preserved for posterity by our forward thinking ancestors. No doubt you guys would be hiking past hotels and condos if that hadn’t happened. ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mariagregory9885]

I loved all the lakes each one has its own beauty. Of course the mountain views are as you say stunning. Thank you you and your fellow hikers for taking us with you..

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

So true Brad! Thank you! Also…thank you mom!

[@EJS1970]

Gorgeous indeed! The only thing I would like is a fire but thankfully it didn’t rain. The scenery is just spectacular! Nothing like the fresh clean air in the mountains!!

[@GypsyJvan]

great video, Kit Kat. thanks for sharing.. ..Gypsy J van..

[@ben8405]

If it's cold, then, I will stay home. Home sweet home !

[@diann546]

Thanks for the break. Dealing with basement flooding, probability of cancer in my daughter...but your video took me away. Thank you!

[@ScottWorthington]

This half hour was so much fun. The landscapes are stunning,the camaraderie is uplifting. I am so jealous, Catherine. Sad that I can only experience these locations vicariously and joyful that I can experience them through your lens. Thank you again for sharing a bit of your life with me. What you do really matters.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

🙏❤️🙏

[@rtilley6479]

Majestic!!! God is THE greatest artist for sure. Cat, this was fun!! The scenery of course took the center stage position but the group joking around & obvious love of the nature you all walked through made all fun & exciting. I bought my first round of AG1, so as of today started that & with hughe determination will work on taking 60 pounds off my 59 year old body. My husband & I are outdoor peeps & I grew up at the lakes of the Midwest. Love hiking, yaking (kayaking) & triking (our Harley 3 wheeler motorcycle in the mountains). God is good & we are ready to get healthier & pull on the hiking boots again. Thanks for the inspiration Cat!

[@davidbennett1981]

SPECTACULAR scenery! Your video title is spot on. There cannot be a more beautiful place on this planet .

[@terrysellers3475]

Your good friend, Terry, is sad she missed it (Kim 😢). What a beautiful walk in the woods with beautiful people. But, glad I could at least get out to Yosemite then celebrate with you all, enjoying a burger, too. 😉

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

You were definitely missed!

[@kennethmoore5629]

Easter Sierras are beautiful! The morning light backlighting on the surrounding hills/mountains is only surpassed by the super-reflective water of the lakes. Thanks Cat for your magnificent photographic summary of the trip, you are awesome! This is a wonderful welcome to the Fall season.😊

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you so much Ken. Seeing those lake reflections in person was amazing!

[@jamessolimine7102]

Stunning views. Great videography. Thank you for another beautiful video. Take care.

[@mattg3920]

Ohh Kat thank you so much for taking us along. I always look forward to your videos.

[@allencrider]

That dusting of snow became the icing on the cake.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

That's exactly what we said! :)

[@myjourneysinfaith]

WOW OH MY GOSH What stunning views. Thank you for taking me along. I would no have seen that beautiful area with my bad knees. Thank you so much 💓

[@lynneallan8637]

Wonderful friends, beauty surrounding you all. Thank you once again for taking us where our bodies can no longer go.

[@bronco5644]

I remember hiking to Convict Lake and Obsidian Dome back in 1989. I thought that area was absolutely beautiful!

[@charlagarth926]

Absolutely gorgeous and restful…for me. 😃Thank you.

[@bertkelly7650]

Breath taking, yes! Thanks for taking us along!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Catherine, so glad to see you got back out to what I consider the most beautiful shorter not so difficult loop in the Sierra. Definitely the most bang for your buck! Great job!

[@alhi6240]

Love the stick-over-the-map routine. High resolution visuals are breathtaking!

[@tompaulson6978]

Another 5 star video! 🌟 So very special to take us along on your trips. Beauty seen is remarkable. Beauty seen and shared is beyond description. My heart sings every time you post one. Thank you so very much for sharing 😊.

[@doingitwithnothing]

Such beauty Tks for showing and allowing me come along

[@gklJC]

Thanks for letting us share your loop hike. Lovely. You have three great friends there.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I definitely do! Thank you GK!

[@BackpackandGear]

Hike hunger! Yes! What beautiful scenery! I would love to hike there one day!

[@conniewilliams8160]

I watch all your videos, but I LOVE the backpacking videos. So beautiful!! And cold!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@robertrhode6104]

Another gorgeous hike Cat. You have taken me to so many beautiful places and I truly appreciate you. Thanks for the great video’s. Keep posting. Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

[@zmarko]

What incredibly stunning views at those lakes! Amazing. ❤️

[@Karen-bt6lh]

Very stunning!! What I really like though that puts this altogether is the music you pick. The music is so tranquil and allows us to absorb these magnificent views you are seeing. Good job Cat! 🙂

[@joanneestrada9894]

As I sit on my heating pad, nursing a torn upper hamstring, I’m so thankful to you for bringing such astounding beauty right into my home. I know it’s not easy leaving the cosy warmth of your sleeping bag before dawn in order to capture the glow of first light on those amazing peaks. But I also know the anticipation and excitement that motivates you to do so. Your amazing and well thought out cinematography never disappoints. Also, I really enjoyed your inclusion of the comaradarie with your friends at camp. Blessings to you Catherine!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Thanks so much!

[@pimacanyon6208]

wow! Yes, I have heard of the thousand island lake area. I need to go there!!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

This is one of those times when words are not enough! I very much enjoy your backpacking adventures because you always take us to the majesty of our beautiful country.

[@nancyadams6934]

“Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best.” John Muir

[@patjoyce2150]

OMG! I can’t tell you how many times I paused this video to just stare at the spectacular scenery! Beyond stunning! Thank you

[@aceyorba]

Had to watch this one again on a cold and windy day in May from the Northern Sierra.

[@markmcla]

I vote for Mineral King as the most beautiful part of California. But the Eastern Sierra is a close second! 🙂

[@user-no7lp5sv7k]

That is a really pretty place, Thank You for taking me along.🙏👍

[@briang70]

Love the video!! I hiked some of the same trails back in the 80's when I was a teen but we stayed at Lake Laura and Lake Altha. I chuckled when you mentioned the food backpackers imagine eating as they near the trail's end. I guessed cheeseburger as that was always my first choice after a hike and apparently it is a thing...

[@shirleysimmer9149]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@janetturner6745]

One of the best and most stunningly beautiful High Sierra loops, then add to that some great backpacking friends to share in the adventure.... Doesn't get much better!!!

[@mikellofgren201]

Spectacular! Thank You Catherine 😊

[@mikekenney1947]

The first time I made this hike we went from Agnew Meadows to Devils Postpile. I had a crew of high adventure Boy Svouts in tow for four days. Many of them have come to me in that intervening 25 years and told me that single hike had set them on a lifetime of backpacking. Stunning beauty.

[@ManWander]

such jaw-dropping sights!!

[@donharsh1503]

Yes very beautiful country too and watching enjoying too 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎❤ beautiful music too AWESOME VIDEO Catherine ❤

[@vonniek347]

I love going along with you on your adventures! BEAUTIFUL!

[@NinaRosesFoster]

I have no words, this place is the best!!

[@nettylambillion6395]

Another brilliant movie. Unbelievable, what a beautiful area. Thank you for sharing this with us. Many are no longer able to do these hikes. Because of your beautiful images we can enjoy a bit of what a beautiful nature there is. 😊😊

[@sonyalargo8427]

Aww beautiful places 😍thanks for taking us along 😀enjoy your cheese burger 🍔😋

[@elizabethescher5445]

Stunning country, Catherine! Thanks.

[@kaykaykayak9368]

All I can say is WOW !! I’m lost for words on how beautiful and well put together your videos are. Thanks! Also I like how you show the map.

[@ccadelli]

Wow!! More amazing scenery!! As always, thanks for sharing!!

[@neilwood8794]

Has to be up there as one of your best photography videos Catherine 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@clarkleakins879]

Waking up, IN a post card scene. Yes, Catherine shows us that it is indeed possible to get very close to experiencing mental bliss, when you learn where to go, how to get there. So very glad that these places remain as unspoiled as possible.

[@joe7004]

😎👀🤫💭 Good Friends' Good times' Thanks Cat ! 👍👍👍👍👋✌

[@dowork2091]

It definitely is my favorite wilderness area to explore. Not to many lakes rival ediza lake and thousand island lake

[@onlinefishingadventures6450]

I am a fellow photographer as well and because of a injury I am temporary sideline from going somewhere far. So when I see your videos they so do inspire me. To give get out there even where I am take photos. Your pictures are beautiful 😍🖐️🎇. Keep up the good work!

[@TheRunningFatGuy]

Such a beautiful area of the Sierra. It's probably 20 years since I've been to 1000 Island Lake, but I remember the stunning beauty. Thanks for the reminders Cat.

[@highway88hiking38]

Spectacular. Some of my favorite pictures from the JMT are from Garnet Lake.

[@CynthiaMiller-bx4kd]

I've watched this vidio at least 3 times . It makes me feel so relaxed!!!!!I've been watching joey s videos I'm just not as relaxed with his . Don't get me wrong his are great also just scarier at times & no relaxing music! Everybody's different . Thank God !!!! Again take care & God Bless !!!

[@tdrake59]

We just hiked the Big Creek trail to seven lakes. You've inspired me to do this loop next.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

The eastern sierras are beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing your views.

[@Julied319]

Beautiful country! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@sunlightrx1171]

Splendor and all of its synonyms. It shined though on your face.

[@Mtnsunshine]

How wonderful to be able to hike in this gorgeous area with friends. 👍. Yes, it did look a little brisk at the beginning. ☺️

[@rimonagale1625]

This was breathtaking for me to watch! Actually I took some deep relaxing breaths while watching. Thanks 😊🧚🌈

[@amynelson9362]

Wow! That was super stunning! And it looked like you were all having such fun too, especially at the end with your cheeseburger chant. Hiker hunger is real! As always, thanks for sharing!

[@dbroom51]

Love the Sierra’s! Beautiful videography…as always!

[@danpayan9468]

Such peace and serenity thanks Cat

[@BuccaneerOverland]

Your opening shot was incredible! I really believe that if you held an art show with your still shots it would be a huge success. Greetings from Florida.

[@Daniel-ey2gf]

Living in Tahoe, it is a blessing to live only 3 hours from Ansel Adams Wilderness, and it never disappoints any time of year!

[@RachTube77]

I did the JMT in this summer and 1000 island lake was just 😍 I also got there at midday and had my pick of the spots, got to spend so many hours there and take in it’s magnificence, it’s the centre of the world as far I’m concerned. Thanks and glad you had a great time Cat x

[@alcoa1489]

Perfect music. Stunning views/majestic! Thank you Catherine for taking us along for this trip!

[@rustyicepick8462]

Thanks so much for posting this beautiful video. I fell in love with the Sierra about 40 years ago at the age of 30. Took my son there a number of times. Taught him to fish there. Age and disease have taken their toll and I doubt if I could hike at all at that altitude. But what great memories your video kindled. It's my favorite place and you captured it beautifully.

[@shenandoah1322]

Such incredible scenery! You do a fantastic job filming it. Love your backpacking videos the best. ❤❤

[@stampede963]

Cat, spellbound. Amazing video. I have added this trip to my bucket list and I definitely plan on taking my backpacking family on this trail within the next two years. It shall be done! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the outdoors and the backpacking community. YOU are also one of our national treasures!!

[@tadman4]

After a long day at work I love escaping with your hiking videos!! You keep adding places to my list that I have to visit! Thank you.

[@jim5549]

What a great trip with good friends! Had to laugh as I was betting "cheese burgers" were on everyone's minds lol! The forest looks healthy - hopefully the pine beetle threat is fading. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidbladen5667]

It's a beautiful day in your neighborhood. My himong days are over but I have been enjoying your wonderful videologs for a few years ❤ now. As a photographer, I always enjpy seeing other people's pictures and their stories. Thanks Cat for another one of your masterpieces...

[@chrisbuchanan1193]

Stunning. The lighting is so pretty in the fall. Thank you for suffering through the cold to bring it to us

[@hammockinparadise]

Beautiful views, a wonderful trip for you with friends.

[@danielholloman7087]

I love how your favorite spots in the Sierra are many of the places I ventured through in my younger years. Thank you for bringing them to me again. As until now, I have only seen them in my dreams. Please keep posting your trips into the eastern sierra! Thank you, Dan

[@markpirtle1096]

Wow Catherine! Dare I say, one of your best video's ever! I've lived in the Eastern Sierra area for 30 plus years, and I am embarrassed to say I've never hiked to any of these places. Backpacking just wasn't something I did. I must change that! Stunning video!

[@markpirtle1096]

I shared your video on my Facebook page. People need to see your work!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

I hope you try backpacking. Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate that Mark! 🙏❤️

[@julieplumb3427]

Wow just beautiful! Thank you for taking us along.

[@jahedberg]

Another wonderful video with spectacular views. I feel so peaceful after watching them. Enjoyed seeing you spending time with some great friends enjoying the outdoors. Brought a smile to my face!

[@krs21902]

Absolutely amazing. Feels like it was ages ago even though it was quite recent. Thank you for capturing an amazing trip and bringing us back to the Sierra this morning 😊. Absolutely loved the blooper at the end!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

We had such a blast! Counting down the days until we do it again! ❤️

[@search4truth104]

That was just a scenic overload.

[@CeritaFandaVancouver]

Incredible beauty and serenity; I'm grateful to be able to see it through your channel, appreciating the nature and meaningful life given to each of us.

[@davidkihn770]

Thank you for taking us on your adventure. It was beautiful. The pictures were all very sharp.

[@shelleydiamond6468]

Hiked to Shadow Lake a while back. Magnificent. Was up in Bishop just a few days ago. Drove to Sabrina Lake - glorious color on the Aspens & had my coffee overlooking the Lake. #1 coffee spot in America LOL Eastern Sierra is still a bit of a secret to so many & Catherine, you have it right as to how precious it is !