Stanislaus National Forest & Carson Iceberg Wilderness, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Yesterday, I took a day trip to Stanislaus National Forest in California traveling along SR-108 (my parents drove, as I can't drive anymore). I also visited Carson Iceberg Wilderness on my hike. Here are the photos I took with my cellphone. You can see the photos I took on my mirrorless camera here.

The photos with snow in it are taken on my attempted hike from St. Mary's Pass Trail Head to Sonora Peak via St. Mary's Pass Trail. I hiked in both Stanislaus National Forest and Carson Iceberg Wilderness. I didn't end up being able to make it up Sonora Peak as the last bit of the trail was too steep for my liking (I've been visually impaired since August 2018), and I figured it's beyond my hiking skills. I still hiked up to almost 11,000 ft (3353 m) above sea level. The photos from this hike are taken near GPS coordinates 38° 21' 07.0" N 119° 38' 56.9" W. I hiked further than these coordinates, but I didn't take any photos.

If you do want to do this hike, note that if you head up there from the San Francisco Bay Area (sea level), you will get hit with altitude sickness! I mostly had no symptoms (until I tried to run around up there), my dad was a bit worse off than I was, and my mom got moderately sick from the altitude. Learn the symptoms of altitude sickness, sometimes people might feel a bit sleepy and euphoric, and do something stupid. Altitude sickness can slow down your brain, "dumb you down", and make performing simple tasks hard. Stay safe while hiking, know your limits, and don't push yourself over your limits. I do not recommend hiking this hike alone. I'm not a medical professional, so make sure you do your own research. The information here is just based on my own experience as a wilderness photographer for over a decade.

For this hike I also recommend you bring a physical compass and learn how to use it, as it is easy to lose sight of the trail or get lost on this trail (your phone can malfunction and/or run out of power). Also hiking poles are a necessity. 

The last bit of photos from the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) forest floor were shot near State Route 108 at GPS coordinates 38° 13' 35.8" N 119° 59' 54.6" W. 

A panorama shot in Carson Iceberg Wilderness on St. Mary's Pass Trail.

On the left are Bald Peak and Red Peak. On the right is Stanislaus Peak.

A photo of a sign marking the boundary of Carson Iceberg Wilderness and Stanislaus National Forest shot on St. Mary's Pass Trail.

To the left of the image is Stanislaus Peak.

A scenery photo of the Sierras shot from St. Mary's Pass Trail in Stanislaus National Forest.

A photo my mom took of me on St. Mary's Pass Trail in Carson Iceberg Wilderness.

Photos my mom took of me on St. Mary's Pass Trail in Carson Iceberg Wilderness.

On the left is Stanislaus Peak.

Photos my mom took of me on St. Mary's Pass Trail in Carson Iceberg Wilderness.

Sunset panorama shot from the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) forest floor. Photo shot close to State Route 108.

Sunset photos shot from the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) forest floor. Photo shot close to State Route 108.

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

General Grant Grove (Part 12) - Sequoia & King's Canyon NP (2014)

I recently took a trip to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park (the two parks are connected). I had a great time photographing many scenery and enjoying the beauty of nature both inside the two national parks and out in Sequoia National Forest. Through this chain of blog posts, I will be showing photos of natural scenery, mountains, meadows, forests, wildlife, and the wonderful trees of the parks. I will also be giving some travel advice into the park as I know some of you viewers are probably looking at this to try to plan a trip to the parks. In these parks, is one of the world's largest species of trees, the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). I will also have a few photos of the world's most massive tree the General Sherman Tree in blog posts to come. I hope you enjoy viewing this chain of blog posts!

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Today I continue with my photos from day three. The photos for today are from General Grant Grove in King's Canyon National Park.

Here is a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 50 N 118 58 23 W  

Another photo of a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 50 N 118 58 24 W  

A forest photo at General Grant Grove.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 51 N 118 58 25 W

More photos of the forest. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 53 N 118 58 21 W  

A black and white process of the photo above. 

The walking trail through General Grant Grove. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 55 N 118 58 18 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

A stomp of a tree which I think was destroyed by lightning. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 51 N 118 58 17 W  

More photos of the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 48 N 118 58 22 W  

A black and white process of the photo above. 

Another photo of the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 44 49 N 118 58 21 W  

A black and white process of the photo above. 

These are all the photos for today. Next time I continue with photos from Sequoia National Forest as I drive to the other section of King's Canyon National Park. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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General Sherman Tree & Other Scenery (Part 9) - Sequoia & King's Canyon NP (2014)

I recently took a trip to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park (the two parks are connected). I had a great time photographing many scenery and enjoying the beauty of nature both inside the two national parks and out in Sequoia National Forest. Through this chain of blog posts, I will be showing photos of natural scenery, mountains, meadows, forests, wildlife, and the wonderful trees of the parks. I will also be giving some travel advice into the park as I know some of you viewers are probably looking at this to try to plan a trip to the parks. In these parks, is one of the world's largest species of trees, the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). I will also have a few photos of the world's most massive tree the General Sherman Tree in blog posts to come. I hope you enjoy viewing this chain of blog posts!

Full Resolution Photos and Prints: If you want to see full resolution photos or buy prints of any of the photos you see, they are up on my portfolio for viewing. To view my best photos from this trip, use this link. To see all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

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Today I finish up with my photos from day two. The photos are shot in both Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest. I have photos of the General Sherman Tree, and random scenery along Generals Highway (SR-198). These are the last of my photos from Sequoia National Park.

The sign marking General Sherman Tree. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 54 N 118 45 05 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

Here is a photo of the General Sherman Tree which is a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). While this is not the tallest tree out there, this is the world's most massive tree. 

A black and white process of the photo above.

Next up, I have a shot of the meadow at Wolverton. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 35 44 N 118 44 12 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

Here is a photo of Halstead Meadow which is right on the side of Generals Highway (SR-198). Remember, just because there is no sign that says you can't walk on the meadow, doesn't mean you can! Please do not walk on the meadow as it is still illegal, and it damages the plants and animals that thrive there. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 37 02 N 118 47 05 W 

A black and white process of the photo above.

Another photo of Halstead Meadow shot on the other side of the bridge over the meadow.

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 37 02 N 118 47 04 W  

This is out of Sequoia National Park into Sequoia National Forest driving toward King's Canyon National Park. Still on the Generals Highway (SR-198). This was shot during sunset. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 39 43 N 118 50 06 W 

Another sunset photo on the side of the highway. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 43 06 N 118 55 06 W 

Another sunset photo on the side of the highway. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 43 07 N 118 55 07 W 

A black and white process of the photo above.

These are all the photos for today, for Sequoia National Park, and for day two. Next time I begin my photos from King's Canyon National Park. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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General Sherman Tree Area (Part 8) - Sequoia & King's Canyon NP (2014)

I recently took a trip to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park (the two parks are connected). I had a great time photographing many scenery and enjoying the beauty of nature both inside the two national parks and out in Sequoia National Forest. Through this chain of blog posts, I will be showing photos of natural scenery, mountains, meadows, forests, wildlife, and the wonderful trees of the parks. I will also be giving some travel advice into the park as I know some of you viewers are probably looking at this to try to plan a trip to the parks. In these parks, is one of the world's largest species of trees, the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). I will also have a few photos of the world's most massive tree the General Sherman Tree in blog posts to come. I hope you enjoy viewing this chain of blog posts!

Full Resolution Photos and Prints: If you want to see full resolution photos or buy prints of any of the photos you see, they are up on my portfolio for viewing. To view my best photos from this trip, use this link. To see all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

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Today I continue my photos from day two. These photos are shot in the General Sherman Tree Area so many photos of the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). The photo of the General Sherman Tree will be in the next blog post, not this one.

On the board walk, where there is a tunnel trough a fallen a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 51 N 118 45 08 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

This is part of the fallen tree that you saw above. You can see how massive this tree was. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 52 N 118 45 07 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

A portrait shot of a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 51 N 118 45 05 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

Another portrait shot of a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). The tree is so massive I couldn't fit the whole thing in my frame, and I was at 16 mm on a full frame DSLR. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 51 N 118 45 06 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

That tree above fit in the frame a lot better after I backed up a bit. 

 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 51 N 118 45 05 W  

The walking trail in the Sherman Tree Area. 

A black and white process of the photo above.

These are all the photos for today. Next time I continue with more photos from Sequoia National Park of the General Sherman Tree, and random scenery in the park. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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Amphitheater Point & Crescent Meadow Rd (Part 4) - Sequoia & King's Canyon NP (2014)

I recently took a trip to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park (the two parks are connected). I had a great time photographing many scenery and enjoying the beauty of nature both inside the two national parks and out in Sequoia National Forest. Through this chain of blog posts, I will be showing photos of natural scenery, mountains, meadows, forests, wildlife, and the wonderful trees of the parks. I will also be giving some travel advice into the park as I know some of you viewers are probably looking at this to try to plan a trip to the parks. In these parks, is one of the world's largest species of trees, the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). I will also have a few photos of the world's most massive tree the General Sherman Tree in blog posts to come. I hope you enjoy viewing this chain of blog posts!

Full Resolution Photos and Prints: If you want to see full resolution photos or buy prints of any of the photos you see, they are up on my portfolio for viewing. To view my best photos from this trip, use this link. To see all of my photos from this trip, use this link.

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Today I continue my photos from day two. These photos were shot on Generals Highway (SR-198), the main highway through Sequoia National Park, and Crescent Meadow Road. I have photos from Amphitheater Point, near Auto Log, and Tunnel Log.

First off is a panorama from Amphitheater Point. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 32 10 N 118 46 56 W 

Next I did some regular scenery shots from the view point.  

 Black and white process of the photo above.

Another scenery shot from the view point.  

Black and white process of the photo above.  

 Last photo from that view point. Across, you can see Generals Highway (SR-198) that visitors have to drive up.

Now I get onto Crescent Meadow Road. Here is a photo of the forest. This patch of trees happened to have been burned, which I thought made a cool photo.  

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 33 39 N 118 46 26 W 

Black and white process of the photo above.  

 I took another photo from that spot with a slightly different composition facing where the burned part of the forest transitions into the healthy part of the forest. 

The next few photos was shot near Auto Log. The giant tree trunk of Auto Log was a bit hard to do a shot on, so I just photographed trees in the forest near it. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 33 16 N 118 46 11 W  

 Black and white process of the photo above.

A close up shot of bark on a tree.  

Black and white process of the photo above.   

Here is a photo shot at the trail head of a hiking trail at Auto Log. I later figured out Auto Log is just a giant fallen tree, and they used to allow cars to drive on it. I don't think they let you do it anymore as I didn't see any cars driving on it, and the name was pretty puzzling at first. 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 33 17 N 118 46 10 W  

Black and white process of the photo above.    

This is Tunnel Log where you get to drive under a tree. The tree is a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum).

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 33 09 N 118 45 41 W  

These are all the photos for today. Next time I continue with more photos from Sequoia National Park at Crescent Meadow and Moro Rock. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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