So, one of my backpacking trips this year may be the High Sierra Trail from Sequoia NP to Whitney (and either turn around and go back or exit via Whitney Portal).

Assuming we have a average snow year, what start dates from Crescent Meadow would normally be best?

I'm thinking 5 days West to East and 8-9 if I do the return trip.

Any alternate return trails that people would recommend?

Any other advice?

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