Quotehikerchick395 Kristen was in # 522 and made it OK...water was closer to her tent that mine...I was staying in #314, found a place on higher ground and the water came within 20 feet. Both on 23 June, but it may've been a bit worse overnight on the 22nd. Yep, the mist trail was a bit misty but unforgettable. It was cool and an unexpected surprise to meet you Hikerchick! Yes, we were tby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteStevenOfStarCircleAcademy PS Remember that PERMITS are required to summit Half Dome (actually anywhere above Sub Dome) every day of the week. But they don't actually show up to check the permits until about 8:30AM. We were up there at 5:45 a couple of weeks ago, spent a good bit of time on top, took our time heading down and finally saw park rangers below the sub dome at about 8:25AM.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The trail to Rancheria Falls was pretty clear yesterday. Water from both falls was maybe about ankle high. You could see the trail well, just got wet.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Sorry about the quotes. I mean the trail to Ostrander. We did a loop from Mono Meadow Trailhead. Look here again at the last picture for the route we did: https://picasaweb.google.com/yosemite.chick.on/OstHartEdson As you drive to Glacier Pt. you're going to go "there's not that much snow". I'd be prepared for a couple feet of snow from Dewey to Bridalveil though.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
OK, yeah, I was at Inspiration Point. It's officially confusing! The map you linked makes it more clear than mine though. Thanks.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ah, right.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks alot. We'll have map/ compass, but footprints just give me some confidence. But like cairns I've followed to nowhere, I know footprints won't always lead to the right place. I appreciate the advice. What do you mean by the "real" trail to Ostrander?by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Soooo-- as of my talk with the Wilderness office rangers today, it sounds like this crossing may be as bad as chest high. Best case scenario was presented as a frozen crossing (unlikely) assuming the road even opens. For the first time, I'm considering a change of plans. Ugh.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on There isn't really any place to camp at Old Inspiration. Maybe a spot for someone like me who ultra-stealths camp at times when going solo. You'd be snuggling under a tree. East of there you can camp anywhere up to the bridge. When I picked up permit two weekends ago now for Pohono I said I was going to camp at Dewey. The ranger was adamant about not being allowed to camp anyby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
So, I think it's time to admit defeat by the heavy winter snow and give up my plans for Tenaya Lake--> Clouds Rest--> Sunrise Creek next week. A day hike last evening (I'm here early for a conference first) inspired me to consider the Tunnel View area trailhead to the Pohono Trail--> Glacier Point--> Panorama Trail--> Sunrise Creek. I talked to a couple of rangers at the Wildernessby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on There isn't really any place to camp at Old Inspiration. Maybe a spot for someone like me who ultra-stealths camp at times when going solo. You'd be snuggling under a tree. East of there you can camp anywhere up to the bridge. When I picked up permit two weekends ago now for Pohono I said I was going to camp at Dewey. The ranger was adamant about not being allowed to camp anyby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemtn man QuoteKristin Thanks for that information. We are at Lower Pines #28 on 6/22; seems that should be ok. But I'm worried about North Pines #522 on 6/23. I've been looking at some campsite pictures of 522 and shots I've taken over the years from across the river in that direction. The embankment along the river seems fairly high along that campsite so I wouldn't be worried about the riby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for that information. We are at Lower Pines #28 on 6/22; seems that should be ok. But I'm worried about North Pines #522 on 6/23.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is there any back up place to go if you have a reservation for a flooded site?by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron Chick-on and I measured the temp of water flowing in Falls Creek at 33 degrees. The water flowing out of Tenaya could be very near that. Lets say waist deep at even 40 degrees equals no children or worse yet no grandchildren. Chick-on and I crossed the Tuolumne River at Poopenaut where it was only about 20 feet wide and only thigh deep. The water was probably in the fiftiby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotettilley I've swam in Lake Superior, north and south shores...I only had a big problem at Neyes Provincial Park, where the water temperature gave me an instant headache. I think the bigger issue would be the velocity of the water...waist deep fast moving water is very dangerous because it's fast moving. I haven't crossed the creek in question under high water, I'll leave further comment toby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I kinda figured, but with this winter's weather, I guess you never know! We are tough-- we'll handle cold and unpleasant, as long as it generally safe. I think that's still debatable...by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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I'm a good swimmer, but have no plans to swim... The ranger I spoke to on the phone about 2 weeks ago thought the water would be about waist deep. If it's really high enough that we'd have to swim, we'll probably change routes.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm still holding my breath for June 20 from Tenaya Lake. Perhaps I'll just end up blue...by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I made an online reservation at the "lodge" months ago. I feel like I remember it not being available when I first looked at it, then I checked a few months later and was able to book it.by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
By the way, assuming the Tioga Road does get opened in time, am I insane to think we'll make it over Clouds Rest after the winter they've had?by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for your reply. I'll just keep my fingers crossed....by Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is the opening of Tioga Road an all or nothing thing? We were planning to hike from Tenaya Lake--> Clouds Rest--> Half Dome on 6/20, but I got a call from the reservations folks yesterday to cancel our night before at Tuolumne Meadows. I'm wondering if the road might be open to a certain point for shuttle service by then, but just not all the way to Tuolumne, or does it all open at once? Wby Kristin - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion