South Yosemite Suggestions?
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:06 pm
Hello HiSTers—
Anybody have suggestions for an easy, sure-to-please overnighter in the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area with (almost) fail-proof fly fishing? My brother-in-law and 10 year-old nephew are visiting from WA and I'm hoping to take them on a memorable Sierra Nevada excursion.
Both are in good shape but new to the wilderness and using borrowed gear. If they were visiting nearer to my own stomping grounds, I'd take them up to Weaver Lake in the Jenny Lake Wilderness. I'm looking for a similar-type trip.
Thanks to the wilderness permit spreadsheet here on HST (thank you!), I see that 40% of permits in Yosemite are walk up. Suggestions for trips outside the park are welcome, too, especially if it means a higher chance of success.
Would also welcome suggestions that aren't considered South Yosemite but are a reasonable drive away from the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area.
Thanks HST!
Anybody have suggestions for an easy, sure-to-please overnighter in the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area with (almost) fail-proof fly fishing? My brother-in-law and 10 year-old nephew are visiting from WA and I'm hoping to take them on a memorable Sierra Nevada excursion.
Both are in good shape but new to the wilderness and using borrowed gear. If they were visiting nearer to my own stomping grounds, I'd take them up to Weaver Lake in the Jenny Lake Wilderness. I'm looking for a similar-type trip.
Thanks to the wilderness permit spreadsheet here on HST (thank you!), I see that 40% of permits in Yosemite are walk up. Suggestions for trips outside the park are welcome, too, especially if it means a higher chance of success.
Would also welcome suggestions that aren't considered South Yosemite but are a reasonable drive away from the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area.
Thanks HST!