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California
6.6 mi
Distance
2,456 ft
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Iron Creek
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Iron Creek Trail is a moderately challenging 6.6-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Iron Creek drainage. This trail offers hikers a rewarding climb through mixed forest terrain with creek-side sections and steady switchbacks, culminating in views of the surrounding ridgelines and alpine meadows typical of California's mid-elevation wilderness areas.

Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p>Chilnualna Falls, pronounced "Chil-noo-al-na," is a steep hike featuring views of the falls and Wawona Dome. The waterfall is comprised of five large cascades sliding through and over large granite formations above the Wawona basin. Along the way, hikers will enjoy sweeping…

Mono Meadow Trailhead
~17 min drive
<p>Enjoy magnificent views of the Clark Range, Mount Starr King, and Half Dome from this trail. The trail descends steeply to Mono Meadow. Follow the trail from the east end of the meadow for a half mile (0.8 km) to an unmarked clearing. From here, the views will open up to th…

McGurk Meadow Trailhead
~19 min drive
<h2>McGurk Meadow</h2> <p>The trail leads downhill to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to sheepherder John McGurk. During early summer, look for a tremendous show of wildflowers.</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>1.6 miles (2.5 km) round-trip<br /> <str…

Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Trailhead
~22 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…
Bare Island Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.2-mile climb to a scenic alpine lake with 878 ft elevation gain.
Willow Creek Gauge
~5 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile creek-side walk with 226 ft elevation gain.
Dutchman Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.88-mile alpine hike to scenic Dutchman Lake with 1,253 ft elevation gain.
Grizzly Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.
Iron Lakes
~6 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and stunning mountain views.
Grizzly Pass
~6 min drive
Accessible alpine pass hike with scenic views and minimal elevation gain.