Lyell Canyon-Vogelsang Loop Trail is a 19.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Yosemite National Park, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. A tramp through the heart of Yosemite's Cathedral Range. This delightful trip takes you through some of the most accessible and spectacular parts of Yosemite's High Country and its glacier-carved landscapes. It can be done as either an "independent" backpacking trip or through Yosemite's High Sierra Camps, providing meals and shelter at the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp in-season. You start out from the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Permit Station and head towards the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River. Shortly after crossing the river, head east (away from the campground), and you'll soon run into the return leg of the trip, coming down from Rafferty Creek/Vogelsang. Continue straight along the John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail towards Lyell Canyon and Donohue Pass.

The route continues through the remarkably flat and lovely Lyell Canyon until its junction with Ireland Creek. Enjoy the fields of wildflowers through the canyon, especially in early summer. Once you reach the Ireland Creek Junction, you leave the John Muir Trail and turn towards Vogelsang and Ireland Lake. You are soon reminded that you're in the mountains as the trail climbs up, up, up through the forest to the top of the ridge between Lyell Canyon and Rafferty Creek, gaining an expansive view of the Cathedral Range at the top of the ridge. Towards the top of the ridge there are numerous places for camping but there are only a few places with readily accessible water. From the top of the ridge, it's a slow drift downwards past a number of lakes to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp: both Lake 10,425 and Evelyn Lake offer nice, if windy, campsites and views towards the center of the Cathedral Range. After Evelyn Lake, you descend grassy benches on the way into Vogelsang High Sierra Camp.

Vogelsang Peak is a popular side excursion from here, although you should be comfortable going off-trail and doing some rock scrambling (the route starts by following the trail towards Vogelsang Pass). From the High Sierra Camp, the trail drops to Tuolumne Pass and then gently descends the valley of Rafferty Creek until a last drop to meet the Tuolumne River and the trail you started on. Cross the river and head back to the permit station to finish the hike.Products > Spreading technology2unfold backpack Invented by us, for you:dragon wyvern backpack for sale Efficient and flexible spreadingVogelsang spreading technology enables maximum working widths and uniform fertilisation, no matter what the weather conditions and even among growing crops.usna backpack

patible and configurableVogelsang dribble hose systems fit almost any vehicle, regardless of the manufacturer, tank size, tyres, materials and pump system. all galleries >> 2009 Adventures >> Aug 26 - Backpacking to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp A view of Clouds Rest and Half Dome from Olmstead Point Miller's Cascade at the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Crossing the Dana Fork Hiking up a litte Granite Dome The view from the Granite Dome At the Lyell Fork Dinner View at the Lyell Forkhnh backpack Continuing our hike along the Lyell Forkbackpack 2dehands Hiking toward Lembert Domebackpack bijbel Back at the Dana Fork Day 1 - Morning at Miller's Cascade At the John Muir Trailhead Starting our hike on the John Muir Trail

Crossing the Lyell Fork Trail to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp Hiking up the Rafferty Creek Trail Mule train back to Tuolomne Meadows Fletcher and Vogelsang Peaks Looking back on the Rafferty Creek Trail Fletcher Peak and Vogelsang HSC At the Vogelsang Lodge The view from our tent cabin The Moon rising behind Fletcher Peak Vogelsang Peak at Sunset Moon Reflection on Fletcher Lake Day 2 - Morning at Vogelsang HSC Sunrise Reflection at Fletcher Lake Starting our Day hike to Emeric Lake Day hike to Emeric Lake Taking a break at the Emeric Lake Trailhead Hike to the Magic Meadow w/Pam and Tom Hike to the Magic Meadow Sherri, Pam and Tom Cross Country Hiking back to the Lodge Looking at the map and GPS Following the black cable to camp Fletcher Peak to Vogelsang Pass Climbing up to Vogelsang Pass The view from Vogelsang Pass - Gallison and Bernice Lakes View toward Merced Lake

Smoke rising behind Half Dome and Clouds Rest Waiting for Dinner at Vogelsang HSC The visiting Ranger discussing the out of control Fire Day 3 - Smoky Sunrise at Fletcher Lake Sunrise over Vogelsang Peak Starting our hike back to Tuolumne Meadows Looking back at Fletcher Peak View toward Lyell Canyon Trail to Ireland Lake Almost to Ireland Lake A long downhill to Lyell Canyon Soaking my tired Feet A long flat hike along Lyell Canyon Back at the Lyell Fork Smily rock at Tuolumne Meadows Smoky Sunset at the parking lot click on thumbnails for full image “I was challenged personally and rewarded with a memory for life.” “Very friendly and knew his stuff, showed us some awesome hidden yosemite gems!” The Rafferty Creek Hike is a strenuous backcountry loop that offers the participant an amazing extended day option into the Yosemite high country. High alpine lakes, creeks, and snow fields come into view as does some of the highest peaks in the Yosemite Valley.

Lyell Canyon itself is a very serene and picturesque location. Meeting Location: Tuolumne Permit Station at 8,640′ High Point: Ireland Lake Junction: 10,410′ We will begin the Rafferty Creek Hike by meeting at the Tuolumne Permit Station in Tuolumne Meadows at 7am sharp, it is a long day so please try to be on time. The elevation here is 8,640′. After quick introductions, safety procedures and precautions, and itinerary layout we will warm up hiking an easy 1.3 miles along the gorgeous Tuolumne River to the Rafferty Creek junction. This is where the ascent begins, gaining 1300 vertical feet in the next moderately strenuous 5 miles on our way to Tuolumne Pass and the high country along Rafferty Creek, which will supply ice-cold, crystal clear, refreshing pure snow-melt water the entire way up. We will continue on an easy, water-free mile towards Vogelsang High Sierra Camp located 10130’ high at the base of Fletcher Peak. Here you will find running water and restrooms available for use, as well as beautiful perspectives of Fletcher and Vogelsang peaks as well as Mathes Crest.

We will take time to rest and eat lunch along the shores of Fletcher Lake. The next 3.5 miles will bring us past the gorgeous lakes of Fletcher, Evelyn, and “No-Name” to the Lyell Canyon/Ireland Lake junction. This will be the highest elevation on the trip, at a whopping 10,410 feet we are offered amazing scenes of Yosemite’s High Country. For 3 miles following, we will descend 1500 vertical feet into Lyell Canyon, ending the day’s ups and downs. Once in Lyell Canyon, it is a flat and easy, beautiful 5.5 or so mile hike through a wide, green canyon along the meandering Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River back to our starting point. Price Includes: Custom Lasting Adventures “Get High on Granite” Souvenir T-shirt. Guides carry first aid kits, water purification methods, toilet paper (for emergencies), suntan lotion and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc. Remember, all profits from our guided trips go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.