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Lyell Fork camping question
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:03 am
by varnes-epstein
Ok, the planning continues. After leaving Tuolumne, can we camp at the lower lyell canyon camp area or, because of bears, are we supposed to camp at upper lyell canyon campground?
Lisa
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:51 am
by markskor
Regarding Lyell Canyon...the regs say 4 miles up (south) from Tuolumne HSC -
or farther - all relatively flat trail for ~7 miles in. There are good established sites along the river - good fishing - where the Ireland Lake trail splits off.
Bring a bear can - required!
see
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=11&n= ... atum=nad83
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:29 pm
by vaughnm
I've camped in the Lyell a couple of times in the last few years. Always at least 4 miles out, but about 1/2 mile to 1 mile away from the Ireland Creek TJ. Haven't been bothered with bears so far. (I have camped at the sites at the TJ before, and was always hit by the bears).
Mike
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:36 pm
by varnes-epstein
Thanks a lot.
More to come....
Lisa