Trip to Yosemite National Park in California!

My book on Yosemite (by Suzanne Swedo) refers to the John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails as some of the most spectacular high country anywhere. Actually, the chapter that describes those two is called "Two Famous Trails".

I think we can arrange a very nice loop that will include a section of John Muir trail and will touch the Pacific Crest Trail. My point to point description can be followed on the map that I uploaded on our files page.

Day 1: Little Yosemite Valley 4023' - Moraine Dome 6208', 5.8 miles
Day 2: Moraine Dome 6208' - Merced Lake 7232', 5.74 mile
Day 3: Merced Lake 7232' - Vogelsang 10,082', 7.3 miles
Day 4: Vogelsang 10,082' - Tuolumne Meadows 8666', 6.42 miles (resupply)
Day 5: Tuolumne Meadows 8666' - Sunrise 9938' (highest elevation), 9.3 miles
Day 6: Sunrise 9311' - Little Yosemite Valley 4143' 12.7 miles

Obviously, this is a very conservative plan as we have 6 days to cover 48 miles, and we begin very slowly with less than 6 miles covered on day 1 and day 2. If I had a choice, I would not do less than 8 miles a day, but this is how campsites are located. If we decide to camp out of campsites areas, we will have more flexibility in daily mileage.

Given the unfamiliar terrain and higher elevations (up to 10,000'), which might require some acclimatization, I would rather be conservative rather than adventurous. If it turns too easy, we can do day hikes on spur trails or just finish earlier and have an add on plan if we have a spare day or two.

Let me know what you think!

Cheers,
Brer Mountain Rabbit