Thank you so much for sharing, gives me a realistic idea of what the heck to do this weekend: honestly, since I have been there, Cottonwood Lakes was plan D (A = rush creek/thousand island lakes: flooded; B = Dinkey Lakes or thereabouts: flooded and roads crap and few trip reports; C = Onion Valley: road crap, mostly opened so few trip reports but expect tough river crossings and tons of snow). I would like a ~20 mile loop for 3 night backpacking but it seems it's impossible anywhere in the Sierras, especially solo (not taking chances with high water).
