The Needles

The Needles, Sequioa National Forest

The Needles are a series of granite rock formations rising to approximately 8000' in elevation in the Sequoia National Forest. Sitting precariously on top of one of them is a small building used as a fire lookout tower in the summertime. From up there you can see over to Mount Whitney and Mineral King. Join me and some friends on a recent backpacking trip into the area.

Photography

A random selection of photos from Images in the Backcountry.

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Yosemite Map

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Trailhead

Trailhead

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Mike's Car Lot - Photos of my Pontiac, Chysler and Chevrlet cars

Cars

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