trip mid-June

[kem.morehead]

We are planning on taking a group of students from Lyell Canyon, over Vogelsang, and down through Little Yo to the Valley. We have our permits, but as a backup I got permits for the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne from White Wolf. We did the GCT a few years back in late June and I have assumed that it's usually a doable route in June. However, I'm now thinking I should check. Is the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne a good bet to be open the 3rd week in June?

Thanks for your help!

[AlmostThere]

It'll be pretty darn hot. Not sure what else you're expecting, but once the pass opens in May, it'll be a do-able route then. Peak snowmelt is going to be second week of May, unless another storm dumps another foot or two of snow.

[kem.morehead]

Yes, I remember it being very hot. Our first choice is the Lyell Canyon/Vogelsang/Little Yo option, but I wanted to be prepared with another option if snow made Vogelsang pass not possible (we're not prepared to use ice axes with these kids).

Thanks!

[balzaccom]

You may run into some soggy parts of the trail, and end up wading a bit in the GCT...but this year that is less likely than usual.