Agnew Meadows - TH, Parking, Shuttle, Etc.
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:23 am
Hi All:
I am planning a short trip in either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October and will be entering at Agnew Meadows for a loop going in on the Shadow Creek Trail and exiting on the High Trail. I have never been out of Agnew Meadows and am confused by parking options, shuttle, etc. My questions are (and yes I have searched previous threads, called the rangers, looked on the internet, etc., but I feel like I have been told conflicting information) as follows:
1. Are there any shuttles running at that time? If so, I will be entering the area before 7:00 am and can I then drive in and bypass the shuttle?
2. Can I park at the TH?
3. I am travelling down from Northern CA and picking up my permit in Lee Vining afterhours, are there areas I can camp near the TH (i.e. Upper Soda Springs, Pumice Flat, etc.) or any areas for dispersed camping (i.e. throw down a bag or sleep in car)?
I am most concerned about the logistics of parking/shuttles. I will be arriving late to the area on a Thursday night (i.e. 10:00 pm) and want to hit the trail as early as possible on Friday (i.e. 6:00 am).
And yes, I am well aware that weather may throw a wrench in my plans this late in the season, but I can keep dreaming...
Thanks for the help!
Michael
I am planning a short trip in either the last weekend of September or first weekend of October and will be entering at Agnew Meadows for a loop going in on the Shadow Creek Trail and exiting on the High Trail. I have never been out of Agnew Meadows and am confused by parking options, shuttle, etc. My questions are (and yes I have searched previous threads, called the rangers, looked on the internet, etc., but I feel like I have been told conflicting information) as follows:
1. Are there any shuttles running at that time? If so, I will be entering the area before 7:00 am and can I then drive in and bypass the shuttle?
2. Can I park at the TH?
3. I am travelling down from Northern CA and picking up my permit in Lee Vining afterhours, are there areas I can camp near the TH (i.e. Upper Soda Springs, Pumice Flat, etc.) or any areas for dispersed camping (i.e. throw down a bag or sleep in car)?
I am most concerned about the logistics of parking/shuttles. I will be arriving late to the area on a Thursday night (i.e. 10:00 pm) and want to hit the trail as early as possible on Friday (i.e. 6:00 am).
And yes, I am well aware that weather may throw a wrench in my plans this late in the season, but I can keep dreaming...
Thanks for the help!
Michael