Author: Ashvin Dewan (---.houston.rr.com)
Date: 10-14-02 19:35
How far is Clouds Rest one way from the valley? I am really eager to hike to Cloud' rest, but not that keen on bringing my backpacking equipment up with me to CA . Is it a feasible day hike In late November? Anyone attempt Clouds rest roundtrip from the valley? And if so, how long did it take them?
Thanks again,
~AShvin
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: Dan Anderson (---.ca.us)
Date: 10-14-02 20:30
It's 6000' up from the Valley floor and about 11 miles one way from Happy Isles.
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: Mike (---.dsl.sktn01.pacbell.net)
Date: 10-15-02 08:20
I've heard of people doing it that way. It would make for a long day for sure. That 22 mile round trip would certainly be easier than my 22 mile round trip to Whitney and back!
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: A Dewan (---.hanszen.rice.edu)
Date: 10-17-02 12:14
Oh man Im so confused! I was hoping for a more lesuirely hike than 22 miles roundtrip. I think this is going to have to be a backpacking affair afterall!
Another question to bother you with. Ideally now Id like to spend the first day backpacking to Clouds Rest. What is the closest backpacking campsite to Clouds Rest? After enjoying a sunrise or sunset from there, the next morning Id backpack back to the valley.
And furthermore, someone pointed out to me that snow cover in late Nov could be an issue in the area. Do you have any experience in the area that time of year? Is trail tracking an issue? Or are the trails well marked?
Thanks Again..
~Ashvin
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: Mike (---.dsl.sktn01.pacbell.net)
Date: 10-17-02 12:50
I know you can camp on Clouds Rest, but there isn't any water nearby. The closest campground would be Little Yosemite Valley.
Snow could be an issue, but I still think November is rather early to be really concerned, but that's just my opinoin based on a guess. My only winter experience in that area was as far as Nevada Falls, December 18, 1999. Took my wife up there on her birthday and had lunch. There wasn't much snow up there.
You may have trouble finding the trail after a snowfall, I don't think it's marked for winter travel as some trails out of Badger Pass Ski Resort are.
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: A Dewan (---.hanszen.rice.edu)
Date: 10-17-02 16:07
Thanks again mike!
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: Jerblock (204.76.113.---)
Date: 10-14-04 09:43
You can check out how much snow is there via - http://www.yosemite.org/vryos/sentinelcam.htm
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: kathie campbell (---.dsl.frsn02.pacbell.net)
Date: 09-11-05 16:43
I saw your email trail about Cloud's rest and was interested in knowing the best starting point for hiking to Cloud's Rest from Tuolumne meadows. I had heard there is a 14 mile RT loop that starts there. Where would be the most likely places to camp over in Tuolumne meadows?
Re: Cloud's Rest Distance
Author: Dan Anderson (---.west.biz.rr.com)
Date: 09-11-05 17:25
The best trail head is from the west side of Tioga Lake.
If you wish to leave from Tuolumne Meadows, start out at the Cathedral Lakes trailhead (a mile or so west of the Tuolumne Meadows visitor center). Head south on the John Muir trail.
At Sunrise High Sierra Camp, leave the John Muir Trail to a trail to Sunrise Lakes and on to Clouds Rest.
Camp over at the Backpackers Campground in Tuolumne Meadows. You have to have a Wilderness Permit to camp there (also good for the next or previous day). You can also reserve a car camp site at the campground.
Campground map for Tuolumne is at
http://www.yosemite.ca.us/maps/campground_maps.html