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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…
Saddlebag Lake Loop
~14 min drive
Easy alpine lake loop with minimal elevation gain and spectacular Sierra views.
Alger Lakes
~18 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile alpine lake hike with 690 ft elevation gain.
Lake Canyon
~22 min drive
A moderate 3.62-mile out-and-back singletrack trail in California that links to Oneida Lake.
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…
Shepherd Crest
~15 min drive
Easy alpine walk with scenic ridge views near Shepherd Crest.
Marie Lakes
~20 min drive
Steep alpine lake hike with dramatic elevation gain in under 2 miles.
Stevenson
~28 min drive
A 4-mile trail with 984 ft gain near Stevenson, California.
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)…
20 Lakes Basin Loop
~17 min drive
An easy 1.25-mile out-and-back trail in California's 20 Lakes Basin, ideal for casual hikers.
