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Hi there! It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, but it’s good to be back! I currently have Timber Gap permits for 8/28, and my group just found out about the road closure and maintenance. I would love some alternative trip ideas so I can plan out what permits I should attempt to snag. I would like to preface this by acknowledging that I know it is Labor Day weekend, so permits will go fast.
My number 1 replacement option is the North Lake -> South Lake loop as a 4 night trip. I do recognize how high in demand those permits are, so if it doesn’t work out, I was curious about Northern Yosemite.
Are there any 3 night, 30-40 mile loops or thru hikes you recommend in the Humboldt-Toiyabe/Northern Yosemite area? We only have experience with on trail hiking. Something less than a total of 8,000 feet of elevation gain would be ideal, not exceeding 3,000 feet in a single day would be even extra ideal.
