Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley via JMT
Upcoming
Itinerary
Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center
7.5 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Vogelsang High Sierra Camp
7.7 mi • 100 ft gain
Merced Lake High Sierra Camp
13.6 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between October 1 and October 19
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Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Rafferty Creek → Vogelsang |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Happy Isles → Past LYV |
| 1st Night Camp Area | Vogelsang High Sierra Camp |
| 2nd Night Camp Area | Merced Lake High Sierra Camp |