Questions for hikes in May

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Questions for hikes in May
April 22, 2004 01:05PM

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Hi,

I am planning a trip to Yosemite around May 12 and I have some questions concerning Yosemite so if anyone can take the time to help me it would be very appreciated...

- Does some trails still have snow? are some trails closed?

- Are there mosquitoes at this time of the year?

- Is it possible to rent tents and if no, where can I sleep if I don't want to spend a lot of money?

- I will be there 3 days so what is the best planning of hikes if I want to get great views of Yosemite valley (high), to see some giant sequoias and the highest waterfalls? (I am an advance hiker)

I know that the cables of HalfDome are down at this time of the year but does the hike up to the cables is still the highest point that I can reach in May? (the best view of the valley?)

- I am taking a bus to Merced, and how far is it from the valley and are there buses between Merced and Yosemite valley?

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Re: Questions for hikes in May
April 22, 2004 11:15PM

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<HTML>JP wrote:

> - Does some trails still have snow? are some trails closed?

Yes, some trail will have snow and some trails will be closed.

> - Are there mosquitoes at this time of the year?

Probably not.

> - Is it possible to rent tents and if no, where can I sleep
> if I don't want to spend a lot of money?

The tent cabins aren't too expensive. But be sure to get a reservation.

> - I will be there 3 days so what is the best planning of
> hikes if I want to get great views of Yosemite valley (high),
> to see some giant sequoias and the highest waterfalls? (I am
> an advance hiker)
>
> I know that the cables of HalfDome are down at this time of
> the year but does the hike up to the cables is still the
> highest point that I can reach in May? (the best view of the
> valley?)

You might want to try the Yosemite Falls trail.</HTML>