I didn't do the lottery last year, but did reserve a day hike permit so that I could pick the permit up 2 days before the hike. Once I picked up the permit, I drove to Onion Valley to camp, spent two nights there, then drove to the MW trailhead. Having a reserved permit meant I didn't have to drive to Onion Valley one day, drive to the visitor's center the next day (i..e, day before the hike) to wait in line for an unused permit, drive back to Onion Valley to spend the night, then drive to the trailhead.

Just curious SteveC, where is the unused permit data published?

Last edited by eje67; 11/14/14 03:09 PM.