Ok so about 6 months ago I made reservations to hike from Happy Isles to Red Meadows starting on July 4th. Well my trip has hit a few bumps and I will no longer be able to do this. But I am still planning on being in Yosemite on July 4th I just can't do the orginal trip I planned.
My question is would I be able to pick up my permit as planned on the 4th but instead drive up to Tuolumne Meadows and start hiking towards the valley on the 5th. The rules say after the first day you can go where ever you want provided you don't leave the trail. Obviously I am breaking this rule, but I at least will have a valid permit for the same exact trail during the same time period.
MTS