Our permit is in Sept and they sent us this information:
Travel at least four miles out Lyell Canyon before camping. Bears have been successful in getting food from backpackers in this area.
We start in Tuolumne Meadows, going to Ireland Lake before heading to Vogelsang - can anyone help pinpoint landmarks that would be considered '4 miles out' for camping the first night?
Thanks!
PS we have a bear canister, don't sleep where we eat, etc...