Rae Lakes Loop Walk-Up Permit This Weekend
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:23 pm
The Situation:
My group of two was unfortunately unable to obtain a reservation for either direction of the loop for this weekend (Thursday-Monday) so we're going to try for a walk-up permit.
The Questions:
"But Fleacircus, you picked the busiest damn weekend of the entire season to try for this permit!" I know. This is the only time my group is available at the same time.
I've seen a lot of conflicting info as to when exactly the Road's End permit office starts giving out walk up permits. Does anyone know, for sure, when this happens? (Assuming I want to walk in Thursday)
From what I've heard, Copper Creek and Lewis Creek are just the worst this time of year so as far as alternatives go does anyone know of another trip in the area (almost anywhere in SEKI) of similar length/time that we could have in mind as a plan B?
Also, if I wanted to drive up from LA the night before in order to get to the office early, where is the closest place to crash for the night? (Parking lot? Camp site? Motel?)
Thanks
My group of two was unfortunately unable to obtain a reservation for either direction of the loop for this weekend (Thursday-Monday) so we're going to try for a walk-up permit.
The Questions:
"But Fleacircus, you picked the busiest damn weekend of the entire season to try for this permit!" I know. This is the only time my group is available at the same time.
I've seen a lot of conflicting info as to when exactly the Road's End permit office starts giving out walk up permits. Does anyone know, for sure, when this happens? (Assuming I want to walk in Thursday)
From what I've heard, Copper Creek and Lewis Creek are just the worst this time of year so as far as alternatives go does anyone know of another trip in the area (almost anywhere in SEKI) of similar length/time that we could have in mind as a plan B?
Also, if I wanted to drive up from LA the night before in order to get to the office early, where is the closest place to crash for the night? (Parking lot? Camp site? Motel?)
Thanks