Sept 4 days Backpacking TM - Cathedral - May - Glen Alin

[Wolf]

Hey guys, need some advice and tips from you.

I'm planning a 4-day trip

Day1: TM to Cathedral Lake
Day 2: Cathedral Lakes to May Lake via Sunrise and Tenaya Lake
Day 3: May Lake to Glen Aulin.
Day 4: Glen Aulin back to TM

So,
Any comments on this trip?
I know Day 2 will be around 12 to 13 miles. Do you think it will be doable?
Where can I park my car?
Any other suggestion to make the trip better?

Thanks!

[centurycyclist]

I think you need to go all the way to Sunrise the first day. Just leave early (you don't need to leave TOO early) so you can enjoy Cathedral Lakes. Sunrise at sundown is not to be missed. Then back to May Lake? At least it is mostly downhill-should not be a problem. This depends on the level of fitness of the group. May Lake to Glen Aulin---EZ. GA to TM, Again, EZ> You can park at the Dog Lake parking lot. Since you are leaving early , you should get a spot, without a problem. Then again, there are multiple places along Tioga Road where you can park, then take the shuttle back to your car. Hope this is helpful.

[hiker97]

I agree that going all the way to Sunrise on the first day would be the way to go. Then day 1 and day 2 become much more balanced.

[Wolf]

Great! I'll do that. I've already got the permit for Sunrise for the first night. Thank you guys.