This area is far from a secret but it is well worth the hype and we still found some quiet places. For this backpacking trip you can just show up, fill out a permit, and off you go (assuming you can find a parking spot) but there are plenty of options for breaking up or extending your trip.
The map below shows our planned routes and actual tracks and includes photos of many of the campsites and water crossings.
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