I am going back to Yosemite this coming summer. Last year went to Ten Lakes, had a great time. I was wondering if it was possible to hike down from Ten Lakes into the grand canyon of tuolumne. This would be off trail, as the only ways to reach it via trail are out of White Wolf or Glenn Aulin.
But on my topo map, it looks like it is only a couple of miles, and I believe there is a stream that drains the Ten Lakes down into the Tuolumne river. I understand it drops about 4500 ft over a few miles, so it is probably really steep.
Would it be possible to follow this creek down into the canyon or is to too steep/impassible? Anyone ever tried this or have any experience/advice?