Fletcher Lake and Vogelsang Peak are located in the Cathedral Range of the Yosemite National Park High Country. Given the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp is located adjacent to Fletcher Lake, this area can become extremely popular in the summertime. In early spring however, this region can be completely deserted. In the late spring of 2008, I backpacked the short loop from Tuolumne Meadows to Fletcher Lake, followed by a hike down into Lyell Canyon via Ireland Creek. The early season made for a slow hike through flooded trails and miles of snow, but the incredible scenery, lack of people, and abundance of wildlife made the backpacking trip an incredible experience.

Volgesang Loop/Cathedral Range Map

Fletcher Lake

Yosemite National Park.

Vertigo

Fog and snow on and over Fletcher Lake, Yosemite National Park.

Distant

Window towards Vogelsang Lake from Fletcher Lake.

Fletcher Lake

Sunrise over Flecther Lake, Yosemite National Park.

Mystery

Twilight over the High Sierra.

Snow Cone

Pine cone in the wet afternoon snow.

Evelyn Lake

On route to Lyell Canyon, near Evelyn Lake.

Lyell

Along the calm shores of the Lyell Fork.

Dark Light

Spring run-off in Yosemite National Park.