I did it that Tuesday, well worth it indeed.

Hey Doug, thanks for subscribing! So, you’re definitely still going to have crowds and traffic in August-the park might fill a little later than during the weekends and holidays. My best advice is to get into the park as early as possible-between 7 and 8am and park your car for the day close to wherever you plan on exploring/hiking. There’s bike rentals at Curry Village which is a great way to get around the valley if you want to venture out further. There’s also the shuttle service, but I’ve heard the lines to board have been longer than usual this season. Don’t let any of this intimidate you though, Yosemite is still 100% worth it!

@@DanTreks Thanks so much for the quick response! We will be traveling from north Texas in our truck camper to see friends in San Luis Obispo then planning some stops along our way home. We know it’s best to plan far in advance but unforeseen circumstances had us waiting until now. Thanks for the great tips. They will be most helpful!

@@doughutchison6382 The national parks belong to early risers. Hit the gates about 5am and you'll have a few hours to see things before the crowds get crazy.

I believe you can do it that way too and eliminate some of the elevation-as long as Tioga Road is open.

No shame in that! It’s a tough hike!