[pct-l] South Sierra backpacking suggestions?

[Elisabeth M. Chaplin]

Anyone have any beloved 2 night trips in the south Sierra they'd care  
to share? Hoping to do a Labor Day trip, and would prefer to not wade  
through crowds (tall order, I know)... Reservable permits are gone for  
areas out of Horseshoe Meadows, but I'd like to not drive too far up,  
yet I want trees and water and mountains! Realistically would like to  
cap the trip at ten miles one-way. Coming from Santa Barbara. Help!

Thanks, Liz.