Yosemite - High Camp Loops (w/out Camps)
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:05 pm
Prepping the routing, etc for my trip to Yosemite early August. He has less experience than I and opted we do Yosemite loop instead of Rae Lakes. We are permitted for 5 days heading out of Tuolomne to Glen Aulin. Our return is permitted for Cathedral Lakes (not sure why), but I gather that can be changed when we pick up our permit. My goal is ~10-12 miles a day, but my friend may be sluggish so unclear what we'll be able to do. He is coming from the Midwest and limited mileage going into this trip....
Welcome any feedback on our proposed route. I realize going north is not quite as scenic, but I am looking for full ~50 mile loop and just going north to ease in w the downhill to Glen Aulin. Plus we're permitted there at this point and all other permits appear gone...
I am looking for guidance/feedback of areas to camp that may be away from the designated camps. I know I can use the high camp CGs, but really curious for suggestions beyond.
Potential itinerary:
Day 1: Tuolumne CG to Glen Aulin. But prefer continue on to McGee Lake or Polly Dam Lakes (if he has the energy past Glen Aulin).
Day 2: Hike to Sunrise Lakes or Sunrise CG (anywhere nearby?)
Day 3: Hike to Merced Lake or possibly even Babcock Lake
Day 4: Hike to Boothe or Fletcher Lake
Day 5: Out to Tuolumne
I am certain I could do this route in 4 (possibly 3 if really wanted) days. I would like to get up to Cloud's rest easily, if feasible. Welcome any feedback on itinerary and areas to consider differently, especially in/around Merced/Vogelsgang area. I know down south there are a few more options for travel since trails seem to split a bit.
Thanks a ton for any tips.
Welcome any feedback on our proposed route. I realize going north is not quite as scenic, but I am looking for full ~50 mile loop and just going north to ease in w the downhill to Glen Aulin. Plus we're permitted there at this point and all other permits appear gone...
I am looking for guidance/feedback of areas to camp that may be away from the designated camps. I know I can use the high camp CGs, but really curious for suggestions beyond.
Potential itinerary:
Day 1: Tuolumne CG to Glen Aulin. But prefer continue on to McGee Lake or Polly Dam Lakes (if he has the energy past Glen Aulin).
Day 2: Hike to Sunrise Lakes or Sunrise CG (anywhere nearby?)
Day 3: Hike to Merced Lake or possibly even Babcock Lake
Day 4: Hike to Boothe or Fletcher Lake
Day 5: Out to Tuolumne
I am certain I could do this route in 4 (possibly 3 if really wanted) days. I would like to get up to Cloud's rest easily, if feasible. Welcome any feedback on itinerary and areas to consider differently, especially in/around Merced/Vogelsgang area. I know down south there are a few more options for travel since trails seem to split a bit.
Thanks a ton for any tips.