Solo Backpacking in Yosemite: Sunrise + Cathedral Lakes

Join me on a 4-day solo backpacking trip in Yosemite, where I explore some of the park’s most stunning areas! Starting at Tenaya Lake, I trek to Sunrise Lakes, follow the John Muir Trail to Cathedral Lakes, and camp beneath the iconic Cathedral Peak. Along the way, I scramble off-trail to climb a few unnamed mountain peaks, discovering hidden corners of Yosemite that few backpackers ever see. Whether you're interested in solo backpacking in Yosemite National Park or planning your own Yosemite backpacking adventure, this video is packed with inspiration for exploring this incredible wilderness. If you enjoyed this adventure, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more solo backpacking in Yosemite and hiking content! #YosemiteBackpacking #SoloBackpacking #CathedralPeak #SunriseLakes #MountainAdventure Table of Contents: 00:00 – Intro 00:59 – Trip Begins on the Trail 02:20 – Arriving at Sunrise Lakes 04:32 – Climb to Off-Trail Peak #1 06:12 – Start of Day 2: John Muir Trail 06:53 – Hiking the John Muir Trail 11:05 – Reaching Upper Cathedral Lake 12:54 – Epic Sunset Over Cathedral Peak 13:53 – Start of Day 3: Exploring Cathedral Lakes 15:30 – Arriving at Lower Cathedral Lake 18:03 – Climb to Off-Trail Peak #2 20:10 – Start of Day 4: The Final Stretch 21:49 – Return to Tenaya Lake Check out another crazy moment from a previous trip in Yosemite where my hammock ripped in half! Hammock Failure in Yosemite:    • Yosemite - Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River   Gear Mentioned in This Video: Dutchware Hammock (Netless 11ft) : https://dutchwaregear.com/product/11f... Warbonnet Superfly Tarp: https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro... Enlightened Equipment Revelation Topquit: https://enlightenedequipment.com/reve... Hammock Gear Incubator Underquilt: https://hammockgear.com/phoenix My Backpacking Gear Lists: Standard Backpacking Gear: https://www.stepmassive.com/gear-list... Ultralight Backpacking Gear: : https://www.stepmassive.com/gear-list... Full Comfort Backpacking Gear: : https://www.stepmassive.com/gear-list... Hammock Backpacking Gear: : https://www.stepmassive.com/gear-list... Connect with Me: Website: https://www.stepmassive.com Instagram:   / stepmassive   Facebook:   / stepmassive.backpacking   My Camera Gear: See what I use to capture all my backpacking adventures: https://www.kit.co/stepmassive/my-pho... For business inquiries: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!