noticed today on YNP website, re this years treatment of walk-up permits:
Normally, the remaining 40 percent are available on a first-come, first-served basis no earlier than 11 am the day before your hike begins as long as permits are available. However, in 2021, these permits are available online two weeks in advance and up to four days in advance.
looking on Yosemite Conservancy website, it seems that they will have lottery two weeks in advance. their SOP is to have lottery entry the day before, unlike Inyo's 7am shotgun start, first come first served. I'd guess the "four days in advance" refers on permits left after lottery, or cancellations after lottery.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/16/2021 02:31PM by mkbgdns.