Follow up question (because I am a rookie...): Are the backpacker campgrounds are used as staging grounds of sorts for day hikes/multi-day hikes? If we go out from one of the backpacker campgrounds, do we wilderness camp along the trail or are we supposed to look for designated spots to set up a tent for the night. Again, I realize this is probably a very rookie question, but I'm not exactly sureby Matt_Larson - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
You guys are amazing! These responses are incredible! Thank you very much. I am working on the first week of May as that may be the only time I can get off of work. I was originally looking outside of Yosemite at the Sky to Sea Trail up in Big Basin State Park north of Santa Cruz, but my son would love to fish if at all possible. I realize my parameters are narrow, but hey, if we're going to go oby Matt_Larson - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Heyo, I'm new to the forum. I'm hoping to take my son backpacking in May and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions as to where we should start. I realize that it's early in the season and that will limit our options, but that's the best time slot for us. Any thoughts on some low elevation trails that might work? Our hope for a trip is a 3-4 day loop with camping along the way. We areby Matt_Larson - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra