I'm planning a trip up to Yosemite in 2 weeks (Oct 22 - 24th)
My friend decided to fly out last minute and really wants to go out to Yosemite. I just moved here from the East Coast and have been very experienced on the AT, but not familiar with Yosemite at all. We both are experienced, late 20s and in good shape, so we want to push ourselves physically but don't want to bite off more than we can chew.
First question, what is the weather like along the Yosemite Falls Trail and Snow Creek around this time?
Original plan:
Day 1 - Park in Half Dome Village and take the shuttle to Yosemite Falls Trailhead - Hike up Yosemite Falls - Potentially hit the ND if we have time and set up camp shortly after the ND
Day 2 - Hike Snow Creek and set up camp along the Creek somewhere
Day 3 - Have an easy hike out towards Mirror Lake and back to our car early Monday Morning
Is this over ambitious? I've read that the Upper Yosemite Falls hike is very strenuous but I figured we'd be able to make it a few more miles after that and then set up camp if we get an early enough start. Also I've read that the Switchbacks on Snow Creek can be maddening and just overall a pain.
Option 2 -
Day 1: Yosemite Falls - and try to set up camp near North Dome.
Day 2: Hike back to Eagle Point and then back towards the Yosemite Falls Trail
Day 3: HIke down Yosemite Falls
Any other recommendations for a short trip? We're just looking for a difficult hike and good views that can be done in 2 - 2.5 days.
Thanks in advance!
Joe