Good Morning!
My family has secured permits to hike up into the ten lakes area and continue through to Murphy Creek trail head (TH). Our reservation begins on June 26 thru the 28th.
I have a couple of questions.
-Based on the snowfall this year, Should we be prepared for some residual snow at higher elevations? I'm guessing it will be a bit chilly swimming in the lakes!
-Do you know much about the section of trail heading east from the ten lakes basin, past Tuolomene peak out to Murphy Creek TH? If there is not much to see on the way, we may just consider spending an extra day at the basin (27th) and hike back out the way we came in on the 28th. If there are some sights or favorable camping spots, feel free to share! There's not much trail feedback on that section.
-Parking and getting around. With us starting and finishing in two different TH's How would you recommend we get around? Bus? Hitch hike? Park at which TH?
Thanks for the help!