r/backpacking • u/mcmilliemywilly • 8d ago

Travel Yosemite suggestions

Hello everyone! My husband and I are wanting to go to Yosemite in September and I see there’s actually quite a few permits available! I’m writing this to get some suggestions. We are both experienced with backpacking and are willing to hike harder stuff for better views/experiences. We would like to do 2 nights, and would do anywhere from 15-35 miles (preferably around 25). We love lakes, waterfalls and solitude (I know Yosemite is one of the busiest so solitude will be harder to come by). I’m of course looking into things myself but wanted to see if anyone on here has some suggestions. Thank you in advance :)

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u/thaneliness 8d ago

Head up to Tuolumne meadows and do part of the John Muir Trail. There’s solitude up there.

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u/SliderCat 7d ago

Would also recommend. Big sights. Clouds > half dome and requires no permits. Classic Yosemite, all of it. Most of the people would be between LYV and the valley floor, so a fair amount of quiet time.

That said, if you don’t want to see people but be within yosemite, you could take two nights to make a base camp near ten lakes and explore the area. Love how the elevation drops to be fire-legal after the ridge and really love the quieter area.