As of yesterday, noon, the drop-off point at the east end of Edison Lake has been moved almost 2 miles down the trail due to extreme water drops in Lake Edison. It is now dubious if the boat ferry is worth the money, since by the time you get to the present boat landing, you are only an hour and half (about 2.5-3 miles) from the trailhead. The signs they have posted are also very sparse. We, along with several others, yesterday, ended up going to the wrong landing and had to climb up over rock slabs, regain the trail and walk about a half-hour more to meet the boat.

I know it is late, but if you are starting the JMT, I would suggest that you DO NOT make a stop at Vermillion, rather only supply at Muir Ranch.