Now that permits are opening in Reds Meadow valley, are the Reds Meadows shuttles operating?
I am taking YARTS and getting into Mammoth Lakes late in the evening next week. Is there a way to get to Devils Postpile Trailhead and camp at night before starting on the trail next morning?
Alternatively, i could camp in New Shady Rest for the night. How do i get from the New Shady Rest campground to the Devils Postpile trailhead early next morning?
Thanks for any advice.

-Shan

Prior to the closure, the announced ending date for the Reds shuttle was September 12. I would recommend hiking over Mammoth Pass to Reds. The Lakes Basin shuttle is still operating until September 29 and will take you to Horseshoe Lake where the trailhead is located. It’s an easy day hike.?

Thanks. Looks like it mostly downhill and quite doable.

Ravi says: "?I would recommend hiking over Mammoth Pass to Reds. The Lakes Basin shuttle is still operating until September 29 and will take you to Horseshoe Lake where the trailhead is located. It’s an easy day hike. "

I agree for a reentry southbound though I'd probably choose Duck Pass over Red Cones as thhe miles of JMT you'd miss aren't all that nice and Duck is quite nice

If starting in Mammoth Lakes area (as opposed to having resupplied there): Note that Mammoth Pass - Red Cones is a different permit (AA16) from a Reds Meadow - Devils Postpile permit (AA10 or AA15 depending on direction)

Red Cones is an easy entry point, particularly Northbound, Southbound from Mammoth Lakes area, I'd choose Duck Pass (JM01) over either Devils Postpile or Red Cones/Mammoth Pass
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I've done the day hike to Reds over Mammoth Pass to start an overnight hike with a permit for the High Trail. ?The rangers I spoke to at the time all said that it was perfectly OK to do that day hike to Red's Meadow the day before the permit. ?They also said that I could walk from Red's to Agnew Meadows on the day of my permit, even though the permit for High Trail doesn't start at Red's but at Agnew Meadows. I think that this is probably still allowed but it would be a good idea to double check with the rangers.

I know that this sort of thing would not be permitted in Yosemite National Park where rangers look with skepticism at hikers with full packs of overnight gear who say they are day hiking. People have had a hard time trying to day hike the Tuolumne to Happy Isles section with a full pack before.

Your section hike sounds lovely. The Horseshoe to Reds is a fantastic and easy day hike. I can highly recommend taking a slightly longer route and climbing up one of the Red cones. The views are absolutely exhilarating.?--

What are the chances of being able to hitchhike from Mammoth Village to Devils postpile trailhead next Wednesday morning?
Not that this group would know but just wanted to ask that question.

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In normal years it’s very easy. ?With COVID likely less easy, but I would still expect you to be able to get a ride.

I've been able to hitchhike easily on the east side of the Sierra Nevada in many location but I've never tried to in the Mammoth area specifically. My guess is it won't be an issue. But a fallback could be Mammoth Taxi. ?I used their airport service in 2017 and they do trailhead shuttles. Devil's Postpile is quoted at $75.?

https://www.mammoth-taxi.com/rates.php

Last summer when the Reds shuttle was suspended we used Sierra Shuttle Service for a drop off at Agnew Meadows from the Mammoth Mountain Inn. He is local to Mammoth and his service was very good. On time, helpful and friendly with safety protocols in place. If I remember correctly his pricing was cheaper than Mammoth Taxi.

(760) 914-2746

Good Luck and have fun on your trip!