Tuolumne->Happy Isle or 1000 Island Lake area
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:28 pm
I'm planning a trip in about 2 weeks and am trying to decide between the following 2 options. These choices were definitely influenced by the goal of avoiding significant snow this year - no high passes. Aiming for 30-40 miles (3 nights)
Option 1: Tuolumne Meadows over the pass to Merced Lake (probably jaunt up to Washburn lake) -and down the Merced River to Yosemite Valley
Option 2: some sort of loop around 1000 island lake area - either from Devil's postpile area or Rush Creek depending on available permits. Probably would include Minaret Lakes.
Any thoughts about the beauty of one vs the other - and current conditions to consider?
Option 1: Tuolumne Meadows over the pass to Merced Lake (probably jaunt up to Washburn lake) -and down the Merced River to Yosemite Valley
Option 2: some sort of loop around 1000 island lake area - either from Devil's postpile area or Rush Creek depending on available permits. Probably would include Minaret Lakes.
Any thoughts about the beauty of one vs the other - and current conditions to consider?