just get a map, find a lake or stream....and hike in. most of the popular areas will always have people. upper & lower owens, hot creek (ff, barbless only), rush creek, bishop, etc, etc.the farther you hike, the less chance you have of running into people.and, weekdays, cause weekends can be a zoo.:) :7 :D goodluck. oh yeah, be sure to have deet as the mosquitos are out and watch out for bears.;) have fun