First off, newbie to the forum but looking forward to hanging around. I have nabbed a permit for GP->LYV in late may. The plan is to backpack four nights and wanted some thoughts on routes/campsites. Obviously our first night is at LYV so here is what I am thinking.
Day 1 - GP->LYV
Day2- LYV over Clouds to Sunrise Lakes. Looks like about a 10 mile day. Any suggestions on camping near or above the Lakes?
Day 3 - Sunrise Lakes back to JMT then north until taking the trail to the right (not sure of trail name) that joins the cathedral fork towards Echo Valley and eventually Bunnel Cascade. Thoughts on camping near the cascade or around echo valley?
Day 4 - Either camp in the area another night and dayhike or head down to Happy Isles via mist trail and camp at the backpackers cg in the valley and see the sights or possibly drive down to a cg near the mariposa grove and spend the afternoon checking out the sequoias which none of us have ever seen.
There are 5 of us and all are very experienced backpackers.