Thanks for the information I appreciate it! I will be coming in from highway 41 through the Wawona entrance. Do you recommend driving all the way to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to get the permits because they give out the most there? Also, I have been reading that some people start waiting outside the visitor center early in the morning. Because half dome is still closed would we be okay gby jordan.brookins - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hello, A buddy and I are looking going to be in YNP May 18th-21st. We are looking to obtain a first-come backpacking permit early Thursday morning, Ideally for happy isles but I am aware this may be difficult. The first question I have is how early am I going to have to start waiting outside the valley visitor center on Thursday to ensure a permit for Friday night? I know this is the most populby jordan.brookins - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra