7 day backpack trip in late June in Yosemite
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:35 am
Author: Phreak (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: 03-27-06 10:49
Hi,
I'm taking my wife to Yosemite for 7 days in late June and was hoping someone could recommend some areas for us. We are looking to cover 8-12 miles per day and would like to get away from the crowds as much as possible.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Brian
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Jon Shannon (---.goldrush.com)
Date: 03-29-06 08:27
Brian:
If getting away from the crowds is your main concern I'd recommend that you start from Hetch-Hetchy. The trailhead is not much to look at because of the dam, but once you get away from it the scenery really improves. You could do a loop, first night in the backcountry at Lake Vernon. When you reach Jack Main Canyon, cross over to Kerrick Canyon and down via Bear Valley, Rancheria Mt, Rancheria Falls, Wapama Falls and back to the dam to finish the loop.
Still, I'd recommend that you set aside a day or two for Yosemite Valley (though that's where the crowds are). I simply don't think anything can match the Valley. Don't get me wrong, the above trip, and others in Yosemite sport spectacular, world class scenery. I just think you've GOT to see the Valley.
Hope this helps. Have a great trip!
Jon Shannon
http://www.YosemiteTrailsDVD.com
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Phreak (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: 03-29-06 09:05
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the suggestions. We had planned on a day or two in the valley as you mentioned above just so we can take in the main attractions.
I bought a book on Yosemite today and will take a look at the route you mentioned.
Thanks again for your help.
Brian
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Jon Shannon (---.goldrush.com)
Date: 03-30-06 14:09
Brian:
Sounds like you've got a good, thorough book. One thing I should mention. Mosquitos can be ferocious on portions of this trail...particularly at Jack Main Canyon. So bring plenty of insect repellant...and go for the big guns. When I was there last I forgot my repellant. Mosquitos were so bad I had a head net on while eating....had to lift it up for each bite. Mosquitos were in my food, getting in the head net, had to walk in circles while eating to avoid being eaten. Great fun (yeah, right.) When you can, camp where there is a breeze and try to avoid being too close to water (better to walk a few hundred feet to your water than to be in with the mosquitos) and dense vegetation.
Don't let me scare you. This is a beautiful trail and you'll get more solitude than other trails (some of which may not be open by late June anyway).
Jon
Date: 03-27-06 10:49
Hi,
I'm taking my wife to Yosemite for 7 days in late June and was hoping someone could recommend some areas for us. We are looking to cover 8-12 miles per day and would like to get away from the crowds as much as possible.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Brian
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Jon Shannon (---.goldrush.com)
Date: 03-29-06 08:27
Brian:
If getting away from the crowds is your main concern I'd recommend that you start from Hetch-Hetchy. The trailhead is not much to look at because of the dam, but once you get away from it the scenery really improves. You could do a loop, first night in the backcountry at Lake Vernon. When you reach Jack Main Canyon, cross over to Kerrick Canyon and down via Bear Valley, Rancheria Mt, Rancheria Falls, Wapama Falls and back to the dam to finish the loop.
Still, I'd recommend that you set aside a day or two for Yosemite Valley (though that's where the crowds are). I simply don't think anything can match the Valley. Don't get me wrong, the above trip, and others in Yosemite sport spectacular, world class scenery. I just think you've GOT to see the Valley.
Hope this helps. Have a great trip!
Jon Shannon
http://www.YosemiteTrailsDVD.com
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Phreak (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: 03-29-06 09:05
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the suggestions. We had planned on a day or two in the valley as you mentioned above just so we can take in the main attractions.
I bought a book on Yosemite today and will take a look at the route you mentioned.
Thanks again for your help.
Brian
Re: 7 day trip in late June
Author: Jon Shannon (---.goldrush.com)
Date: 03-30-06 14:09
Brian:
Sounds like you've got a good, thorough book. One thing I should mention. Mosquitos can be ferocious on portions of this trail...particularly at Jack Main Canyon. So bring plenty of insect repellant...and go for the big guns. When I was there last I forgot my repellant. Mosquitos were so bad I had a head net on while eating....had to lift it up for each bite. Mosquitos were in my food, getting in the head net, had to walk in circles while eating to avoid being eaten. Great fun (yeah, right.) When you can, camp where there is a breeze and try to avoid being too close to water (better to walk a few hundred feet to your water than to be in with the mosquitos) and dense vegetation.
Don't let me scare you. This is a beautiful trail and you'll get more solitude than other trails (some of which may not be open by late June anyway).
Jon