[pct-l] Nor cal Section hike starting point question

[Kevin English]

Hello,
  We (wife and self) are doing out gear trial section hike this weekend
here in San Diego. Starting around Lake Morena and coming out at end of
 Noble Canyon Trail (not really part of PCT but I don't want go down into
this dessert...)

  If all goes well, we are planning to section hike for 1-2 months from
mid-July to mid-September.

  Our goal is to finish in Yosemite, near Tuolumne Meadows. We were
originally planning to start at Crater Lake but I think this time, we'll
stay in the California side so we don't feel rushed.

   I'm trying to figure out where a good starting place would be. I'm
thinking we should start around *Seiad Valley* or *Etna*. My main concern
is somewhere that I can leave my car and get back to after we complete the
hike. Is there a hotel or something near Etna or Seiad Valley that we could
pay to leave our car for a few months?

  Does anybody have a good recommendation for a starting place for this
scenario.

thanks in advance for your help.

Kevin