Yosemite was so amazing in the spring with all that water but we didn't get in much hiking so e- and I wanted to go back and stay in the valley. I picked the end of September with the kids back in school it would be less crowded and the weather should be great. Good plan! Of course it snowed just days before our visit!
All the roads opened back up but we were staying in the Curry Village tent cabins. These are almost unchanged from the original-canvas covering a wooden floor, a single light bulb, no heat. They are delightful and way more comfortable than the ground, but you still need your down sleeping bag.
Even then it took me a few hours to get to sleep only to be awakened by the folks behind us getting up at 5:45 and having a long drawn out conversation about their plans for the day. In Italian. I couldn't understand, but couldn't quite ignore it. Eventually they left and I took a morning nap. I complained about them the whole rest of the trip.
We went to fancy dinner in the Mountain Room with the view of Yosemite Falls out the giant picture window. While waiting for the shuttle bus we hung out in the lobby and were amazing by how many folks just showed up hoping to get a room or a campsite. Yeah no, the place is packed.
All the roads opened back up but we were staying in the Curry Village tent cabins. These are almost unchanged from the original-canvas covering a wooden floor, a single light bulb, no heat. They are delightful and way more comfortable than the ground, but you still need your down sleeping bag.
Even then it took me a few hours to get to sleep only to be awakened by the folks behind us getting up at 5:45 and having a long drawn out conversation about their plans for the day. In Italian. I couldn't understand, but couldn't quite ignore it. Eventually they left and I took a morning nap. I complained about them the whole rest of the trip.
We hiked up Bridal Veil falls and returned via John Muir-this is part of the trail if you want to hike Half Dome, which is on our 'Love To Do' list.
First you hike up up up.
Relax and take in the great view from the bridge. Those are Girl Scouts on their litter pick-up hike. The trail was spotless after they went through.
Then you hike up up up. The top of Nevada Falls is in sight! The trail is a bit precarious and people filled. The sound is unreal and there are always rainbows.
But you can take a nice rest at the top. Watch out for the squirrels who are definitely trying to steal your snacks.
Since we took the John Muir trail back you have to go up up up some more.
The overview of Nevada Falls is soooo worth it!
Not to mention the rest of the landscape.
Keeping an eye out for geological markers-big fun.
Don't skip Happy Isles-it is super easy and has information of rock slides that is neat.
After a better nights sleep we went out on the Mirror Lake trail.
Most folks walk out to the lake and just go around. If you have the time take the loop trail-out to the little hiker on the map.
Most folks walk out to the lake and just go around. If you have the time take the loop trail-out to the little hiker on the map.
Beautiful! Sounds like you need to learn to speak Italian. Maybe you could have helped them plan their day quicker.
ReplyDeleteWe stayed in the tent cabin in the Grand Tetons in late June. Lots of fun and easier than hauling the camper.
You do need a heavy sleeping bag even in the summer months.