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5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets

Lasting Adventures
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217Jules
1 year ago
We had a great 4 days of backcountry hiking with John as our guide. We hiked from the Ostrander Lake trailhead to Glacier Point via Ostrander Lake, Hart Lake and Buena Vista Lake. This was a replacement for a Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne tour that was inaccessible due to a road closure. We were mostly hiking on faint trails, with a little bit of off-trail hiking. The scenery was amazing and we saw very few other people once we were a few miles from the trailhead. It was quite challenging at times but within what we’d requested and what we turned out to be capable of. It was a wonderful family experience. There were a couple of things we wouldn’t have done without a guide, including wading thigh deep across a fast flowing mountain stream (which was not necessary for our itinerary). John was a great guide - good company, very knowledgeable and experienced, and a great chef. The food was a positive surprise including freshly-made Penang Curry…not the prepackaged camping food I’d expected. One thing to bear in mind when choosing a tour is that hiking with a full backpack is much slower and harder work than carrying a light day pack. A good rule of thumb is to multiply by 3. Hiking 6 miles with 1500 feet elevation with a full backpack felt about the same effort as hiking 18 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation with a day pack.

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 2025 dates are: 6/18-6/22 7/7-7/11 8/4-8/8 8/29-9/2 9/15-9/19

Departure Point

  • Curry Village Main Parking Lot near Shuttle Stop #14

Return Details
  • Curry Village Main Parking Lot near Shuttle Stop #14

Duration
120 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 2025 Dates: 6/18-6/22, 7/7-7/11, 8/4-8/8, 8/29-9/2, 9/15-9/19
Inclusions
  • Experienced Guides
  • Memories to Last a Lifetime!
  • Souvenir T-Shirt
  • Permits
  • Use of Backpacking Gear as requested

Exclusions
  • Entrance to Yosemite National Park
  • Guide Gratuities

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