5 Bucket List by jmeecakes
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Dog Lake and Lembert Dome
Yosemite Valley, CA
17.2 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, CAA 4-mile round-trip hike through Tuolumne Meadows wildflowers to a serene evergreen lake and a granite dome with sweeping views — doable in 1.5 to 3 hours.
Hike, Swim Added on 14 Aug 2020
Glen Aulin
Glen Aulin, California
0.3 miles SE of Glen Aulin, CaliforniaA popular introductory Yosemite High Country backcountry hike following the Tuolumne River to a High Sierra Camp beside the White Cascade waterfall, with further options to Waterwheel Falls.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim Added on 14 Aug 2020
Tenaya Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
9.3 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkTenaya Lake's glacier-carved granite shoreline offers a spacious east-beach for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking with stunning Yosemite dome views all around.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim Added on 14 Aug 2020 1.3-1.6 mi
May Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
8.9 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkA 2.5-mile roundtrip hike to a scenic 9,270-foot lake at the base of Mt. Hoffmann — with views of Clouds Rest, Half Dome, and Teyana Lake, plus the option to summit the peak for even grander panoramas.
Hike, Swim Added on 14 Aug 2020
Mirror Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
2.4 miles E of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkA paved, car-free trail winds to this seasonal lake at the base of Half Dome, offering a still mirror reflection and a popular summer swimming hole.
Backpack, Hike, Swim Added on 14 Aug 2020
Merced River
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
0.6 miles SE of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkThe Merced River circles Yosemite Valley with whitewater, swimming holes, gold-panning spots, and unbeatable views of Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point at every bend.
Camp, Swim, Whitewater Added on 14 Aug 2020 0.7 mi
Lukens Lake
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park
13.9 miles W of Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National ParkA short 1.6-mile forest walk to a secluded lake famous for the luminescent shooting stars visible while you swim, plus a wildflower meadow that peaks in July.
Hike, Swim Added on 13 Aug 2020
Natural Bridges
Sonora, California
6.8 miles NW of Sonora, CaliforniaA free 250-foot limestone cavern on Coyote Creek near Sonora where you can float or swim through deep pools in summer — just avoid touching the limestone walls.
Hike, Swim Added on 13 Aug 2020
Briceburg Recreation Area
Midpines, California
5.0 miles NW of Midpines, CaliforniaBriceburg is where State Route 140 drops out of the Sierra foothills and meets the Wild and Scenic Merced River, twelve miles east of Mariposa on the road to Yosemite, and it's one of the best public...
Camp, Kayak, Swim Added on 13 Aug 2020
