This is my first time backpacking in Yosemite and I wanted to post our plan and get some input from folks with experience in the park. We have our permit so we are set in that department.
Day 1
Start at the Wawona Tunnel View Trailhead and hike the Pohono trail to camping at Bridalveil Creek (only camping allowed on Pohono).
Day 2
Bridalveil Creek along the Pohono to Panorama Trail south along Illilouette Creek and camp just outside no camping zone.
Day 3
Backtrack up Panorama Trail and then follow it east to John Muir Trail. Then take John Muir trail north through Little Yosemite and camp along Sunrise Creek.
Day 4
Leave camp along John Muir Trail to Sunrise Lakes Trail and camp near junction of Sunrise Lakes Trail and turnoff for Clouds Rest.
Day 5
Clouds Rest back to John Muir Trail camp along Sunrise Creek
Day 6
John Muir to Mist Trail and back into Yosemite Valley
QUESTIONS?
I will need to get back to our vehicle at the Tunnel View Trailhead and I'm curious about options. Still no timeframe for the shuttle so are people pretty good about hitchhikers in the park?
Also I'm curious about Clouds Rest if there is still some snow/ice during that time. We have crampons and poles but has anyone done this trail with snow in late May that has any advice?
Finally does anyone see any major issues with this plan that I'm missing?
Thanks