Thanks for all the info and links. I think we're leaning towards the hike in the Desolation Wilderness Barker Pass to Echo lake. Jayby hikerjay - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
We have a permit for 4 day 3 night hike starting on Monday 8/6 from Tuolumne Meadows and going to or near Glen Aulin, May Lake, Clouds Rest and exiting at Tenaya Lake. It appears that the smoke is still pretty heavy and I haven't seen any forecast that shows that the smoke will be gone from that area in the next few days. I am looking for some alternative places inside or outside of Yosemite. Ideby hikerjay - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
In a couple of weeks I am going on a 3 night hike starting at Tuolumne Meadows (Lyell Canyon TH) and exiting at Happy Isle. We are planning to to do Half Dome on our last day and I have a couple of questions: Is there any place to camp closer to Half Dome than LYV. Like maybe near the JMT and half dome trail junction? We want to get an early start and beat the crowds. Where is a good place tby hikerjay - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks to both of you for your replies. It looks like we will probably go the week of August 22nd. Any input on other hikes that start off the Tioga Road and end in the valley that would be better than the above Lyell Canyon hike? Thanks again.by hikerjay - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I am planning a 3-4 night backpacking trip this summer and could use some help from those more experienced. I have been to Yosemite twice but have never backpacked there. The original plan was to go in early June and do a trip starting at Lyell Canyon and ending at Happy Isle with a side trip to the top of half dome on the last day. Link to hike. I soon discovered that the road to Tuolumne Meadowby hikerjay - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion