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Cathedral Lakes Trailhead
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<p>Cathedral Lakes are nestled at the foot of Cathedral Peak. In addition to the lakes themselves, hikers will enjoy views of Cathedral Peak and Echo Peak. The trail through this area is part of the John Muir Trail, which sees high traffic all season. The area is also popular with rock climbers.</p> <p>Beginning from the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center parking, the trail climbs steadily to Upper Cathedral Lake. Near the top of the climb, a spur trail leads to Lower Cathedral Lake (0.7 mile one-way to the lake).</p> <p><b>Distance: </b>7.6 miles (12 km) round-trip<br /> <strong>Elevation gain: </strong>1,000 ft (300 m)<br /> <strong>Time estimate: </strong>6-7 hours</p> <h2>Tips & Seasonal Information</h2> <p>Pets and bicycles are not allowed on hiking trails.<br /> <br /> This trailhead is only reachable by vehicle when Tioga Road is open, typically late May or early June to sometime in October or November.<br /> <br /> Tioga Road closes after the first significant snowfall. Overnight parking on this road, including this trailhead, ends October 15. For current road and weather information, please call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1).</p>
Elizabeth Lake Trailhead
~2 min drive
<p>The trail climbs steadily to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak in the heart of the Cathedral Range. A one-mile trail circles the lake. The trail begins at the back of the B loop in the Tuolumne Meadows Campground.<br /> <br /> <strong>Distance: </strong>4.8…
Sunrise Lakes Trailhead
~11 min drive
<h2>Sunrise Lakes</h2> <p>Indeed, a beautiful place to see sunrise, the lakes at Sunrise reflect the colors in the sky as well as the domed peaks that surround it. A short distance from the lakes, the Sunrise High Sierra Camp faces east for sunrise views. Reservations are requ…
Mono Pass Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p>This historic trans-Sierra trail climbs gradually through lodgepole pines and past wet meadows. In mid-summer, look for red mountain heather blooming trailside. After the Spillway Lake junction, the trail climbs steadily and more steeply to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet)…
Gaylor Lakes Trailhead
~12 min drive
<p>This short but steep hike offers spectacular high-country views, wildflowers in the summer, and lake views. From the trailhead, located right next to Tioga Pass, climb steadily to a ridge with views of the high Sierra including Mt. Dana and Dana Meadows. At the ridge crest,…
Yosemite Creek and Ten Lakes Trailhead
~19 min drive
<p>On the north side of Tioga Road, an unpaved parking lot sits next to the Ten Lakes trailhead. Directly across the street, on the south side of Tioga Road, there is a paved parking area as well as the Yosemite Creek trailhead.</p> <h2>Ten Lakes</h2> <p>To reach the lakes, fo…
Cook's Meadow Loop Trailhead
~25 min drive
<p>This short, easy walk offers stunning views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Sentinel Rock as well as a vibrant example of the rich biodiversity in Yosemite's meadows. From Yosemite Village, walk west along the bicycle path toward Lower Yosemite Fall or take the Valleywide…
Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead
~26 min drive
<p>This short, easy walk rewards visitors with spectacular views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This paved loop trail offers different vantage points of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Creek. Numerous exhibits along the trail discuss the natural and cultural history of th…
Valley Shuttle Stop 11: Four Mile Trailhead
~27 min drive
<p>This shuttle stop is served by the <strong>Valleywide Shuttle </strong>route only. There is no covered shelter or benches at this shuttle stop.<br /> <br /> <strong>Yosemite Valley shuttles are free and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. </strong>During hours of operation, t…
Four Mile Trailhead
~27 min drive
<p>The Four Mile Trail features remarkable, panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, Half Dome, and Tenaya Canyon. This steep trail is challenging, all-day hike. The Four Mile Trail leads to Glacier Point, where restrooms and a snack stand are available in…
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Trailhead
~27 min drive
<h2>Sentinel Dome</h2> <p>This wide trail leads mostly across open granite with little shade. Scramble up Sentinel Dome's granite slope to enjoy 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley and the high Sierra. Consider taking this hike at sunset or during a full moon, but remember to…
