If I can get a permit my plan is to start at the trail head around noon, hike in with all of my gear to the ridge near the trail split for Natural Arch and set up camp. Then proceed to North Dome, take pictures of the moon rise over half dome on June 1st and return to camp. Stay the night there and then hike back out sometime the next day. So now for the questions.... Do I just basically camp anywhere that I want or is there disiginated areas? Is it wise drop my camping gear off at a site and leave it there? One more thing, I know that I don't need to leave food and other smell good stuff that is not in a bear box, but what about canned goods and Packaged trail mix and/or unopend peanut butter (that still has the foil seal). If i need a box, does someone in the valley rent them? I will only eat two meals on the trail, diner and breakfast.
Again thanks,
Paul