June Trip Recos?

[Brad S]

I’m looking for backpacking trip reco’s in June.  It can be anywhere in the lower 48 of the US with easy airport access or within one-ish day drive from Southern Ohio.

Wishlist:

• 2-4 nights
• Great scenery
• Other camping and day hike opportunities in the area
• No snow or nighttime temps below 30-35 deg F
• Bonus for being able to get in or near water

Hiking partner tossed up Arizona and Utah.  Open to suggestions there or elsewhere.

[David M]

Hi Brad – I got several recommendations from the community last year.  My target was going “out west” in June.  As warned by the group, it was a bit of a mixed bag with some areas being really hot and dry already and some being still buried in snow.  We ultimately went to the Pecos Wilderness, NM.  My kids and I loved it, but we got hit by hail and some intense thunderstorms.  It was awesome though.

Here are two threads that included various recommendations on June trips:

Backpacking Trip Recommendations for me and my Teen Son

Early June Trip – CO or NM?

I’m in Cleveland, OH so dealing with similar driving limitations to you.  Other options might include:

• My family and I are checking out the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario mid-June.  There’s 2 nights worth of backpacking here.
• Adirondacks, NY

I’m excited to hear what other suggestions come out in this thread.

[Brad S]

Thanks for sharing your experience and links.

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