Ansel Adams Wilderness

Dear TRUE outdoor adventurers and wilderness enthusiasts, pay NO attention to the five star ratings. I gave it a one because I couldn't give it a zero. Bill and Elaine have horrid comments because she chided those others for wondering why there were no bathrooms. The answer is, of course, is to make the mountains taller because of all of the feces. This area is simply DISGUSTING; and is located on the backside of a tiny, crappy valley. And while this tiny valley may have the tourist photo ops (along with all the tourists,) this area was named after Ansel Adams as a joke because he despised it! That should tell you something. The high raters are not outdoors people, and their ratings should not be factored into your decision regarding whether or not to visit. They have never been in good wilderness and think this is nice. If you want to see some of the most beautiful, rugged, pristine mountain hiking available, GO! (to Colorado.)
1 7 years ago (25-04-2018)

I went backpacking there and as James said it was DISGUSTING. The cold conditions granted being an inhospitable sleep. The lakes were freezing and you were unable to go swimming. The only warmth I ever got was from having food I HAD TO MAKE. Pay no attention to the high star ratings, this is truly a terrible place. Everyone PLEASE listen to James. TRUST ME, this is not a place you want to be. Btw there are lots of creepy creatures including dinasours, reptiles with wings (dragons), and 7 ft centipedes. Trudging through this was the worst thing i've done ever.
1 7 years ago (02-05-2018)

Dear outdoor adventurers and true wilderness enthusiasts, pay NO attention to the one and two star ratings here. I gave it only a five because I couldn't give it a six. The only person with a valid comment was Elaine when she chided those others for wondering why there were no bathrooms. The answer is, of course, to keep those folks out. This area is simply GORGEOUS; and is located on the backside of the Yosemite Valley. And while Yosemite may have the tourist photo ops (along with all the tourists,) this area was named after Ansel Adams because it was his favorite place to go! That should tell you something. The low raters are not outdoors people, and their ratings should not be factored into your decision regarding whether or not to visit. If you want to see some of the most beautiful, rugged, pristine mountain hiking available, GO! You won't regret it.
5 8 years ago (20-11-2017)

No bathrooms? People, it's a fricken wilderness, for cryin' out loud.
5 8 years ago (28-09-2017)

Beautiful area for a first backpacking trip!
5 8 years ago (21-12-2017)