There's a lot of varied terrain, and though this route can be done with only moderate technical challenges, it is a tough tour. Overall, it was a rewarding, unique tour. Or I suppose you could do the tour much earlier and add even more road walking miles. If you do the tour much later than mid-May, you're likely to start losing snow coverage. The tour's average elevation is just over 9000'.
Parking is available at both ends.
From Sonora Pass, drive or ski alongside the road northwest for about a mile, before heading due north. Head over the ridge at an elevation of about 10200' to 10400', and contour along the west side of the Sierra Crest, to the south of Stanislaus Peak. Then continue to contour around Stan's west side, as it becomes a somewhat steep traverse around Stan's north side. Continue to traverse to a NE-facing gulley. Descend that a few hundred feet, and continue to traverse.