We're backpacking from Tenaya Lake to the Valley via Sunrise Lakes, Clouds Rest and Halfdome in a couple of weeks.
We want to camp in Tuolumne Meadows the night before and leave our vehicle in the valley.
We were planning to pick up our wilderness permits along with a parking permit for the Valley's backpackers parking lot at 7:30 when the Valley Wilderness center opens .
We'd like to catch the bus to Tuolumne at 8:00 am but that's cutting it close.
The only other alternative I see is to take the 5:00 pm bus but we'd rather not.
Can we get a parking permit earlier and get our Wilderness permits in Tuolumne Meadows?
Should we try to hitch a ride up there?
Any help very much appreciated.