I have an overnight permit starting on the 3rd of July and exiting the 5th.
I realize this is going to be a very busy time at the Whitney Portal and am somewhat worried about parking. If the overnight parking lot is full, is it ok to park along the road overnight with a parking permit? How early is it necessary to get there to guarantee a spot with the permit (or will I have to wait around to snag a spot when someone is leaving)?. Since I'm doing the hike in three days I don't necessarily want to start at 6 am on Sunday. Any advice would be appreciated!
