Trip is starting to fall apart on me. No reserveable permits for Langley, people are uncertain if they still want to go and I had to drop off my vehicle at the mechanic's yesterday (vibration in the front end).
I haven't given up on going yet. I am still hoping we can get walk-in permits, but if we drive up to Lone Pine and there are no permits left:
1. For using a stove @ Barcroft Gate, can I pick up a campfire permit @ the visitor center in Lone Pine or do I need to go to the White Mountain Ranger Station?
2. Does 2.5 hours from Lone Pine to Barcroft Gate seem realistic, assuming the road isn't in horrible condition (if we go, I'd be driving a Tahoe with 4wd).
3. Another hike I thought of doing was Mt. Gould (from Onion Valley via Mt. Gould, but we're too close to the arrival date to reserve a campsite. If we were to drive all the way up to Onion Valley and there were no walk-in sites, what are some of our options for camping?
