I think the comment
¡°Yeah I got same permit for Yosemite hike I was planning with my son. Found out you are not allowed to backtrack unless finishing your hike that day. Only way to connect back up to jmt is to go all the way around via red peak and Merced lake¡±
misses an important point. The rule
¡°±á¾±°ì±ð°ù²õ may not backtrack from one trailhead to another trailhead on any night of their trip (either partially or fully) unless exiting at their entry trailhead to end their wilderness trip¡±
specifies backtracking
to a trailhead is what is forbidden.? I was plotting a route from Cathedral Lakes to the Pohono Trail, and realized there was no permissible place to camp near Illilouette Falls, even though that had a bunch of great scenic appeal. But to do the Falls,
some backtracking would be necessary. As long as the campsites are in permitted areas, and the trip doesn't hit another trailhead, then no rule has been violated.
Enjoy the hike!
Richard