I have a trip starting Aug. 29 starting in Tuolumne Meadows, going over Donahue and finishing at Red's Meadow with a few possible side hikes:
- what are the current smoke conditions in Tuolumne, Lyell Canyon and to the south?
- with another year of drought will I be dealing with water shortage along the way?
- I want to hike past Ediza Lake to Minaret Lake but one map I have shows a trail to Minaret and one doesn't, is there a hiking trail?
- I'm thinking of camping at Castle Lake or Emily Lake, is anyone familiar with these and know if they're suitable for camping?
Thank you for your feedback.