Author: Mike (---.dls.net)
Date: 04-02-02 11:34
Hello,
We are planning a back packing trip to Yosemite 04/05/02 - 04/13/02. We have heard mixed feelings about backpacking this time of year. Can we do a 7 day back country trip at this time without skis? We are planning on bringing snow shoes and would like to do day hikes to elevations of 6000-8000 ft. Is there a trip where we can stay under 6000 ft. for seven days and not have to back track over terrain and not see many people? Is going at this time and staying under 6000 ft. worth it? Should we consider going at a later date? I would appreciate any info or suggestions.
Thank You,
Mike
Re: trip planned for 04/05/02
Author: Dan Anderson (---.drydog.com)
Date: 04-02-02 11:54
It's still winter conditions in the park. You can backpack in the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir area. If you go too high you'll run into snow. Hetch Hetchy Valley (Reservoir) is low in elevation and not crowded.
There's also backpacking around Wawona. It's mostly in low forest with few views.
I would wait a little bit myself. The days are getting longer and the nights warmer. It won't be crowded until near Memorial Day around the last part of May.