Re: Wilderness Permit Strategy for After Labor Day (From Flo
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 8:10 am
Email from Wilderness Center this morning...we got the GA permit! Many thanks to Phil and TA for your great comments and info!
And thanks Phil for the link to the Compendium. I'll read through it. And I'll definitely get the Harrison map.
So knowing location and status of hydration sources is one of my biggest concerns on a hike, especially on a trail I haven't hiked before. On the trail from GA to May Lake, am i correct in understanding that most/all of the creeks between GA and May Lake will probably be dry in early September? Since we have a straight GA permit I'm thinking we will be starting with full bottles and will make the hike from GA to May Lake in one day so refill shouldn't be an issue, but just in case it would be nice to know for pretty sure that Polly Dome Lake is really the only solid water source along the way. Phil, I think this is what you were saying but I just wanted to be sure I understood.
Thanks!
And thanks Phil for the link to the Compendium. I'll read through it. And I'll definitely get the Harrison map.
So knowing location and status of hydration sources is one of my biggest concerns on a hike, especially on a trail I haven't hiked before. On the trail from GA to May Lake, am i correct in understanding that most/all of the creeks between GA and May Lake will probably be dry in early September? Since we have a straight GA permit I'm thinking we will be starting with full bottles and will make the hike from GA to May Lake in one day so refill shouldn't be an issue, but just in case it would be nice to know for pretty sure that Polly Dome Lake is really the only solid water source along the way. Phil, I think this is what you were saying but I just wanted to be sure I understood.
Thanks!