Mirror Lake and Valley Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park
The Mirror Lake and Valley Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park offers hikers stunning views of Tenaya Canyon, Mount Watkins, and the Washington Column, all beneath the iconic Half Dome. This relatively easy trail winds through lush forests and along the tranquil Tenaya Creek, leading to Mirror Lake, which reflects the surrounding granite cliffs when water levels are high. Hikers can enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the area, with towering cliff faces and shaded paths framed by lush greenery, offering the possibility of spotting local wildlife. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Canyon #River #Lake #Yosemite #Nature #Cliff
- Distance: 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain: 443 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,190 ft
- Elevation loss: 443 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,003 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 41 m
- Moving speed: 2.7 mph
- Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
- Total time: 1 h 55 m
- Global speed: 2.4 mph
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- Distance: 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain: 443 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,190 ft
- Elevation loss: 443 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,003 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 41 m
- Moving speed: 2.7 mph
- Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
- Total time: 1 h 55 m
- Global speed: 2.4 mph
About this trail
Name: Mirror Lake and Valley Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Curry Village, Mariposa County, California, United States (37.73989 -119.55979)
End: Curry Village, Mariposa County, California, United States (37.73983 -119.55977)
Coordinates: 37.73983 -119.55979 37.75975 -119.53431
Topography: Mariposa County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 230 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,124 ft
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Loop hike to North Dome via Lower Mirror Lake, Tenaya Creek, Valley Loop Trail, Snow Creek Trail, North Dome Trail, Upper Yosemite Fall Trail, Oh My Gosh Point and Columbia Rock in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Lake #Forest #Fall #Park #Yosemite
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