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SUMMARY:Yosemite Backpacking 🏕️
DESCRIPTION:Full Weekend Itinerary:\nJune 18 @ 9:00 am – June 23 \nThis trip will be a 6-day road trip and camping trip from Phoenix to Yosemite National Park\, built around waterfalls\, granite cliffs\, Yosemite Valley views\, rivers\, meadows\, and some of the most iconic hikes in the park. Days 1 and 6 will mainly be driving days\, while Days 2-5 will be full Yosemite days. \nThe campsites we’re trying to get are at Camp 4\, which uses 1-week-in-advance reservations. We’ll camp inside the park when we can\, and on nights we can’t get Camp 4\, we’ll camp about 40 minutes outside the eastern entrance. Because of this\, the exact order for Days 2-5 is TBD and will depend on campsite availability\, drive times\, parking\, weather\, and trail conditions. \n\n📅 DAY 1 | Thu\, June 18\n🚗 Phoenix → Yosemite Area\n• 9:00 am – Depart Phoenix• Long drive day toward Yosemite / the eastern Sierra area• Food\, gas\, and grocery stops on the way• Arrive near camp later in the day• Set up camp\, organize food/gear\, and get ready for the Yosemite days \n\n📅 DAYS 2-5 | Fri\, June 19 – Mon\, June 22\n• 🌊 Full Vernal + Nevada Falls day: Hike from Happy Isles up the Mist Trail to experience Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall up close. This will be one of the biggest waterfall hikes of the trip\, with steep granite steps\, river views\, and incredible scenery throughout the climb.  ◦ 🥾 6.7 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 4.5-5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Hard \n• 🌲 Wapama Falls / Hetch Hetchy day: Explore Hetch Hetchy\, walk across O’Shaughnessy Dam\, and hike the Wapama Falls Trail along the reservoir. This day will have huge waterfall views\, cliffs\, bridges\, and a quieter feel than Yosemite Valley. If the group wants to extend it\, we can continue partway toward Rancheria Falls without committing to the full route.  ◦ 🥾 4.9 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 2.5-3 hours  ◦ 🟡 Moderate \n• 🚲 Yosemite Valley bike + river day: Rent bikes and explore Cook’s Meadow\, Sentinel Meadow\, Lower Yosemite Falls\, the Merced River Trail\, Mirror Lake\, and scenic Valley viewpoints. We’ll spend the day riding through the Valley\, stopping for photos\, and swimming or relaxing along the Merced River.  ◦ 🌊 Merced River Trail    ▪ 🥾 5.6 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 2-2.5 hours    ▪ 🟡 Moderate  ◦ 🪞 Mirror Lake Paved Trail    ▪ 🥾 2.1 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 0.5-1 hour    ▪ 🟢 Easy \n• 🏔️ Panorama Trail day: Hike from Glacier Point down toward Yosemite Valley\, with huge views of Half Dome\, Illilouette Fall\, Nevada Fall\, Vernal Fall\, and the surrounding cliffs. This will be one of the most scenic hikes of the trip and a strong final big hike.  ◦ 🥾 9.1 miles  ◦ ⏱️ About 5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Challenging \n\n📅 DAY 6 | Tue\, June 23\n🏠 Yosemite Area → Phoenix\n• Wake up early and pack up camp• Final bathroom/shower/food stop if needed• Depart for Phoenix• Long return drive with gas and food stops as needed• Arrive back home later in the day/night \n\n💵 Estimated Costs Per Person\n• Gas: ~$90-150• Yosemite entrance pass: ~$35 per vehicle\, split by car• Camping: varies depending on campsite location• Bike rental: ~$35-50 if we rent bikes• Showers: small fee if we shower in the park• Food/groceries: ~$40-80• Total estimated cost: ~$150-300 per person \nCLICK TO SIGN UP
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