You will be camping for 5 nights in different campsites based on double occupancy in the tents provided by the guiding company. But you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and pad.  

Epic 6 day backpacking trip through the most beautiful section of the JMT

Today you head up the rushing San Joaquin River from Agnew Meadows along the River Trail. Shortly after Olaine Lake you pass the beautiful Shadow Lake with fantastic views of the jagged Minarets and the blocky summits of Mounts Ritter and Banner. You plan to camp above Shadow Lake, close to Shadow Creek and to make this not too long a day.
Distance: 4.5mi/7.2km  
Elevation: 1100ft/335m of gain, 420ft/128m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Shadow Lake

Today after breakfast you head north paralleling the San Joaquin river and pass by some of the Sierra’s most beautiful lakes all aptly named from precious gems: Ruby, Garnet, Emerald and finally to the incomparable Thousand Island Lake. You wander around the lake stopping to enjoy the scenery as you climb up and over the low and easy Island Pass. From here then descend into Rush Creek and stop near the forks of the creek to set up camp.
Distance: 8mi/12.8km  
Elevation: 2,000ft/609m of gain, 1500ft/457m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Thousand Island Lake

Today is the biggest pass but the distance to the top is not too far. So you shoulder your ever lightening packs, head over Donahue Pass and drop into Lyell Canyon. Above rises Mt Lyell, the high point of Yosemite National Park, and you start a steady drop into the wide glacially carved valley of Lyell Canyon. The plan is to camp near the Tuolumne River in the base of Lyell Canyon.
Distance: 8mi/12.8km  
Elevation: 1500ft/457m of gain, 2200ft/670m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Tuolumne River

Today is all downhill now to the roadhead at Tuolumne Meadows through Lyell canyon. As you walk, you pass the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River as it is lazily meandering its way to the Meadows. You take time to pick up a food resupply in Tuolumne Meadows (and maybe an ice cream at the store) before heading back out and along the JMT, climbing to camp near lovely Cathedral Lakes.
Distance: 13.7mi/22km  
Elevation: 1600ft/487m of gain, 1000ft/304m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Cathedral Lakes

Today after breakfast you leave from Cathedral Lakes and head out along the JMT and past the Sunrise High Sierra Camp. From here then drop down to the last camp in the trees of Sunrise Creek. 
Distance: 10.5mi/16.8km  
Elevation: 850ft/260m of gain, 3300ft/1005m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Sunrise Creek Camp

The final day you get an early start to beat the heat and start the long descent into Yosemite Valley, taking the mist trail down past the Emerald Pool, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls and finally to the bustle of Happy Isles and your pickup at Curry Village. After a stop at the market and store, you take the 3-hour shuttle back to Mammoth for some well earned rest.
Distance: 7 mi/11.2km  
Elevation: 220ft/70m of gain, 3400ft/1036m of loss  
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

6 Days Mammoth to Yosemite Valley Backpacking Trip

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