5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets
5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets
5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets
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If you’re looking for an incredible backcountry adventure that isn’t too strenuous, look no further! During this five-day trip you’ll experience some of Yosemite’s pristine wilderness locations. Camp at the base of Mount Hoffman (10,850′) along the shore of May Lake. Swim, relax, or opt for a four-mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Mount Hoffman. Trek through high alpine meadows as you make your way to Polly Dome Lake—a hidden location surrounded partially by granite. Camp at Glen Aulin, nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River. Amazing sunsets are a specialty along this route! This trip is perfect for a family backpacking adventure, or those wanting something less strenuous.
As the calendar is confusing, our 2022 dates are:
6/14 - 6/18
6/21 - 6/25
7/4 - 7/8
7/22 - 7/26
7/29 - 8/2
8/11 - 8/15
8/16 - 8/20
9/4 - 9/8
9/11 - 9/15
9/17 - 9/21
9/24 - 9/28
Itinerary
Meeting
Tuolumne Meadows
9 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedMeet your guide in front of the Tuolumne Meadows Store at 3:00 PM. Get acquainted with the group and with gear. If time allows before dinner, explore some of Tuolumne’s hidden gems. Grab dinner at the Tuolumne Grill before settling in for the night at the Tuolumne Meadows Backpacker’s Camp. (Note: food in the front-country is not included.)- AccommodationsTuolumne Meadows Backpacker's Camp
May Lake & Mount Hoffman
Mt. Hoffmann
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter grabbing breakfast at the Grill, take the shuttle to the May Lake trailhead. Before hitting the trail, soak in the alpine views at Tenaya Lake (8,150′) before hiking approximately 3 moderate miles up to May Lake. After setting up camp, opt for a four mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Mount Hoffman. Mount Hoffman is the geographical center of Yosemite National Park and was John Muir’s favorite summit view. After dinner, scramble up onto the secret bluff to witness the first amazing sunset.- AccommodationsMay Lake Backcountry CampgroundFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Polly Dome Lake
May Lake Trail
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHike 4.5 miles to Polly Dome Lake. Relax and swim in the pristine alpine lake as your guide prepares you a hearty dinner. Explore up one of the granite walls around the lake for another amazing sunset!- AccommodationsBackcountry camping at Polly Dome LakeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Glen Aulin
Tuolumne River
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHike 4.5 miles to Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Spectacular waterfall and swimming hole here. After dinner take a short stroll to a bluff overlooking the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne for the final (and typically the most incredible!) Yosemite sunset.- AccommodationsBackcountry Camping at Glen AulinFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Return
Tuolumne Meadows
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHike out 6 miles along the meandering Tuolumne River to Tuolumne Meadows. Typically we arrive back in Tuolumne Meadows between 11am-1pm; perfect time for a burger from the Tuolumne Grill!- Food And DrinksBreakfast
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