vogelsang

[hikerlinda]

Did anyone go up over Vogelsang last weekend? That would have been June 67-27. Even the ranger at wilderness center could not confirm the chance of getting through yet.

Also anyone been through Long Meadow between Sunrise and Cathedral? Dying to know the conditions.
Thanks

[Robert]

I had planned on taking a group through Lyell Canyon, then up to Vogelsang and then down Rafferty Creek. Because of snow reports we ended up hiking into Lyell Canyon and then set up a base camp. On day two we did a day hike up the mountain towards Vogelsang, but past 10,400 feet was 100% snow coverage. So, we didnt even make it to the Ireland Lake Trail.

If it stays as warm as it was this past weekend I think alot of the snow will be melted off in another week or so. About 2 miles down Lyell Canyon the trail starts to have some really muddy spots, but other than that it is very accessible.

I will say that the trip was awesome and everyone had a great time. The weather was great and the views were amazing.