Lake Canyon

Gaylor Lakes Trailhead

~15 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,…

Green Creek

~5 min drive

Easy 1-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Green Creek.

20 Lakes Basin Loop

~8 min drive

An easy 1.25-mile out-and-back trail in California's 20 Lakes Basin, ideal for casual hikers.

Bloody Canyon

~20 min drive

Steep alpine climb with 2,080 ft gain offering dramatic Sierra views.

Mono Pass Trailhead

~17 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)…

Shell Lake

~12 min drive

Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain and scenic water views.

Summit Lake

~8 min drive

Easy 2-mile alpine lake hike with 314 ft elevation gain.

Reversed Peak Loop

~32 min drive

Moderate 4.24-mile loop with 712 ft elevation gain and scenic peak views.

Elizabeth Lake Trailhead

~23 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…

Cattle Creek Route

~18 min drive

Easy 2-mile creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain.