Day 8, the final, was a short day with a long drive ahead. (Details in the post here: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-mono-meadow.html)

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The last full day, day 7, we were properly embedded in crowds for a pair of waterfalls, then off to have a camp with a grand view all to ourselves. (For details, check the linked post here: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-nevada-fall-illilouette.html)

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Day 6, we were down along the Merced River and bumping into ever more people, quickly coming to places that were downright crowded, but the beautiful landscape does give a reason. (Details in the blog post: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-merced-lake-and-little.html)

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We took the high trail on day 5, getting views most miss as they follow along the river below. (Details in the post https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-merced-river-high-trail.html)

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Day 4 saw us dipping into Sierra National Forest for the day before returning to a near lake camp, all via a pair of magnificent passes: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-rutherford-lake-and-post.html

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We made discoveries along the way on day 3 before stopping by another beautiful lake: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-buck-creek-gs-moraine.html

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Day 2 had the one peak to bag with its Buena Vista as well as some beautiful lakes to stop by: https://valhikes.blogspot.com/2025/08/buena-yosemite-buena-vista-lake-and.html

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