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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 28 Jul 2018 6.1 mi
Glen Aulin
Wawona, California
28.8 miles NE of Wawona, CaliforniaAn 11-mile hike along the Tuolumne River to Glen Aulin with 800 feet of gain, passing Tuolumne Falls, Soda Springs, wildflower meadows, and the stunning White Cascade.
Backpack, Camp, Hike Added on 28 Jul 2018 4.0 mi
Mono Pass
Yosemite Valley, CA
20.7 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, CAAn 8-mile high-Sierra hike at 10,600 feet crossing meadows and several lakes, climbing through Bloody Canyon to sweeping views of Mono Valley and Mono Lake.
Hike, Swim Added on 27 Jul 2018 0.9-3.2 mi
Cathedral Lakes
Wawona, California
24.8 miles NE of Wawona, CaliforniaA gorgeous 7-mile High Sierra hike along the John Muir Trail to twin lakes at 10,000 feet, framed by Cathedral, Echo, and Tressider Peaks with sweeping views of Tenaya Lake from a rock shelf.
Hike, Swim Added on 27 Jul 2018 1.8 mi
Gaylor Lakes
Yosemite Valley, CA
21.2 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, CAA 2-mile Yosemite hike with views the entire way — Dana Meadows, mountain peaks, and a high valley holding five separate lakes, with a mostly flat valley to wander once you top the pass.
Hike, Swim Added on 27 Jul 2018
Elizabeth Lake
Wawona, California
26.4 miles NE of Wawona, CaliforniaA 4.8-mile hike with a 1,000-foot gain to a quiet alpine lake tucked between Cockscomb, Unicorn Peak, and Johnson's Peak in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows backcountry.
Hike, Swim Added on 26 Jul 2018 3.6 mi
Lyell Canyon
Wawona, California
29.8 miles NE of Wawona, CaliforniaAn 8-mile, nearly flat hike through Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows along the Lyell Fork river, with creek crossings, Kuna Creek cascades, and backcountry quiet far from the crowds.
Hike Added on 26 Jul 2018 5.5 mi
Ostrander Lake
Wawona, California
8.4 miles NE of Wawona, CaliforniaAn 11.4-mile Yosemite hike to a semi-secluded swim lake surrounded by granite mountains — wildflowers, streams, and meadows in summer; open for cross-country skiing in winter via Ostrander Lodge.
Hike, Swim Added on 26 Jul 2018 1.7 mi
Mono Meadow
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
5.1 miles S of Yosemite West, Yosemite National ParkA short, lightly trafficked 3-mile round-trip hike through a wildflower meadow recovering from wildfire, offering simultaneous views of Mt. Starr King, Clarke Range, and Half Dome.
Hike Added on 19 Jul 2018 1.2 mi
Taft Point
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
2.3 miles S of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkA 5-mile Yosemite loop pairing Sentinel Dome with Taft Point, offering El Capitan views, dramatic cliff fissures, and 3,000-foot valley vistas — no guard rails, so watch your footing.
Hike Added on 17 Jul 2018 0.5 mi
McGurk Meadow
Yosemite National Park
14.3 miles S of Yosemite National ParkA flat, 0.8-mile walk through one of Yosemite's most secluded wildflower meadows, complete with a brook and a historic 1800s cabin — few visitors, pure charm.
Hike Added on 17 Jul 2018 5.7 mi
Ten Lakes
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park
8.8 miles W of Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National ParkA 6.4-mile hike from Yosemite Creek to three of the Ten Lakes Basin's seven lakes, through wildflower meadows, forests, and past the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne, gaining 2,200 feet.
Backpack, Camp, Hike Added on 14 Jul 2018 4.1 mi
North Dome
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
2.0 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkA strenuous 10.4-mile hike through Yosemite forest to North Dome, rewarding hikers with the best straight-on view of Half Dome from 7,450 feet — plus a 0.6-mile detour to a 15-foot granite arch.
Backpack, Hike Added on 14 Jul 2018 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 12 Jul 2018 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 12 Jul 2018
Harden Lake
Big Oak Flat, Yosemite National Park
13.2 miles E of Big Oak Flat, Yosemite National ParkA long but gentle 5.8-mile walk down old Tioga Road through granite domes and red fir forest to a serene lake ringed by wildflowers — with optional extension to the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne.
Backpack, Hike Added on 7 Jul 2018 2.1 mi
Snow Creek Falls
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
3.5 miles NE of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkA 2,140-foot, seven-drop cascade tucked deep in Tenaya Canyon — best spotted from the Mirror Lake Loop, where you can also take a swim before hunting for the falls from the Snow Creek Trail junction.
Backpack, Hike Added on 12 Jun 2018 2.5 mi
Chilnualna Falls
Wowana, Yosemite National Park
1.0 miles NE of Wowana, Yosemite National ParkAn 8-mile round-trip hike in Yosemite to a lesser-known waterfall that passes through several forests and offers spring mist and creek crossings — horses and hikers share the trail.
Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018 0.4-2.1 mi
Illilouette Falls
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
2.8 miles SE of Yosemite West, Yosemite National ParkA 4-mile hike starting downhill from Glacier Point to a footbridge view of Illilouette Falls — with a side trip on the quieter Panorama Trail adding Half Dome and Nevada Falls views.
Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
Horsetail Falls
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
2.2 miles SW of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National ParkFor a few weeks in mid-to-late February, Horsetail Falls glows orange with reflected sunset light — a rare 'firefall' phenomenon requiring clear skies and a parking permit.
Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
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