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I am travelling to the USA for the first time in April for a few days of conferences due to work in San Francisco. While I am there I am thinking of taking a few extra days to enjoy as I havent had decent vacations in more than 3 years. As part of this, I was originally planning on taking a quick roadtrip to the Sierra Nevada area. After some investigation, I have discovered that there are plenty of locations that are cut off until May at the least like Tioga pass(original plan to hit death valley after crossing through Yosemite before doubling back, maybe going to Kings Canyon) and Glacier Point in Yosemite. Does any one have any experience with visiting the Sierra in April? Tips or tricks to making the most of it since my original plans were demolished? I am more of a lone person so I was trying to stay away from crowds like what I hear is down in Yosemite Valley. Are there any good day trails that are open during this period or is it completely snowed? Normally a bit of snow is no issue for me, but my time is unfortunately limited.
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Jan 23, 2020 13:24
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I have very limited knowledge of that area, but there are posters in the Hiking and Backpacking thread that should know.
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Jan 24, 2020 09:54
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Is there a specific reason for the Sierra Nevadas? It's a lot of driving for a few days, especially if traffic is bad. Yosemite is a crown jewel (and although I haven't been there in forever I doubt the crowds would actually bother a "lone person") but it adds time and complications. If the goal is just hiking then there are options to the north and south of SF.
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Jan 27, 2020 06:23
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If you are going to Yosemite, you have to go to the valley. The high country is cool and all but when you get to the valley you will understand. Kings Canyon is not drivable. There is a road that goes in a short way and that is it. After that you do it all on foot. Go see Sequoia trees.
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