Hi all, Just got back from my trip down the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. The water levels were down from the conditions described by the rangers at the trailhead. I think that the rain had made the levels higher on the days immediately prior to my trip. Thankfully, the route was passable all the way through. Also had the benefit of up to date conditions from a couple of groups going to Glby elicali - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi all, I called the wilderness permit office, and the ranger there said that the section between Muir Gorge to Pate Valley was "pretty sketchy" due to the Tuolumne River flooding the trail. For any who have done this trip in early spring, do you have any information on how possible it might be to skirt around these sections by going on high ground? I would qualify the hiking experieby elicali - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
happykamper - maybe we will cross each other in the middle of the canyon. Looks like it might be North Pines or Hetch Hetchy backpacker's campground for us. Still hoping for a last minute early opening of Tuolumne Meadows, but seems like a long shot. vitamin C - I will be getting back to internet civilization on the 16th. Will try to update on the hike and trail conditions when I get back.by elicali - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for all the information! Still hoping the water levels are at the right conditions for great waterfalls and fordable creeks. A couple more questions: - Will we be able to camp in the Tuolumne Meadows backpackers area even if the campground is still closed? - Is the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp going to be open by July 10th? (just curious)by elicali - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I am planning a backpacking trip to the GCT from Tuolumne Meadows to White Wolf in a little over 2 weeks, starting July 9th weekend. I would love more information in planning this trip. - With the late snowmelt this year, will there be any issues crossing rivers/creeks or dealing with the tuolumne river taking over the trail? We are OK for a little adventure, but want to make sure it is a dby elicali - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion