Advice? Little Yosemite Valley to Sadler and McClure Lakes.

[adrianhoff]

Need some advice. I start my annual backpack Sept. 1. It’ll be my 3rd Yosemite trek that’s over 60 miles, so I know the general area. I’ve not hiked Yosemite this late in the season before.

In: Little Yosemite Valley —> Merced Lake (via Merced Lake trail) —> Washburn Lake —> Un-named Lake (below / west of Isberg Peak) —> Sadler Lake

Out: Sadler Lake —> Un-named Lake (below / west of Isberg Peak) —> Lyell Fork —> Coney Crags Creek —> Merced Lake HS Camp —> Little Yosemite Valley (via High Trail)

The map shows plentiful water sources all along my route. I carry two-and-a-half liters of water, refilling regularly. With it being September, anyone notice a dry stretch (see route below) where I’ll need to carry extra?

Between the Isberg Lakes, Sadler Lake and McClure Lake — Are photo ops or campsites significantly better or worse at any of them?

Any worthwhile detours I should consider?

Thanks.