So the recent adventure of a day snowshoe hike from Badger Pass to Dewey Point, and Tempo Dome, was a big success. Still not ready for an overnighter in the snow, but we have a room near BOF entrance for President's Day weekend and are ready for more.
I have the NPS winter trail maps for the Crane Flat area. We may hike up to the the lookout tower. We've been down to the Merced Grove years ago (nice to see, not compelled to go back unless there is more that I missed), and the Tuolumne Grove many times. Any suggestions for other destinations? With lodging so close we should have a good amount of usable daylight for hiking notwithstanding the still relatively short days.
I was considering hiking along Hetch Hetchy to Wapama Falls but I presume the bridge won't be reopened until the snow is gone and repairs can be made. My recollection of the trail up the switchbacks to Beehive is that it is through forests with few vistas - is that correct? I suppose if we don't mind breaking trail (we don't - have I mentioned that the MSR Lightning Ascent 'shoes are great? :-) at the top of the switchbacks we could head east to Tueeulala Falls (perhaps even continuing to the top of Wapama Falls). From the topo map that looks like it could be nice, but the topo maps have fooled me before. Any recommendations?
Finally, I've always wanted to get out to Kolana Rock (never have though). It looks like there is an abandoned road from HH backpackers campground up to a quarry, and from there with a bit of a scramble one could reach relatively flat walking east-northeast to Kolana Rock. I'm a bit surprised there's not a trail there (perhaps a use trail visible in the summer months?). Would this be a wise choice?
Thanks. Can't wait to get out there. Feel free to suggest other ideas beyond what I've come up with.
Edit: was also toying with exploring along the old roads between Foresta and 41/Coulterville. That's another unexplored area for us. Not sure if winter is the right time for that.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/30/2017 10:02AM by ags.