Looking at trying to do a semi-loop Mem. Day weekend w/ permit for Yosemite Creek Campground TH > Eagle Peak/El Cap > North Dome / Indian Rock > Porcupine Creek TH.
1) Looks like I can go in through a trail off of Tioga Road that is due east of Yosemite Creek Campground proper as opposed to the formal TH listed on the TH map (which is due north). The trail distance isn't much different but I'd be able to park ~2miles from where I would exit at Porcupine Creek TH (as opposed to ~6 miles). Anyone ever go in this way?
2) Anyone know the current snow / mud conditions? I saw a March trip report for Mirror Lake up around ND and down Yosemite Falls (http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?17,79117) but the picture links are broken and weather has changed quite a bit since then.
3) Also the above report said no water after Lehamite Creek along the North Dome Trail and wondering if that still holds? Royal Arch Creek and some unnamed creek show up on my map but possibly are seasonal and dry at this point? I guess if there is snow on the ground I could use that.