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Vogelsang and Lyell Canyon Loop

Backpacking2 days19.8 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Lyell Canyon Trailhead
7.5 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Vogelsang High Sierra Camp
12.2 mi • 600 ft gain
Lyell Canyon Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Oct 21, 2024 – Apr 24, 2025

Limited number of permits available.

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Opens1 day ahead12 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointRafferty Creek → Vogelsang
Exit PointLyell Canyon
Camp AreaVogelsang High Sierra Camp

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