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A short, steep adventure with commanding views of Tuolumne Meadows from the summit.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

9,162' 2,792 m

High

8,694' 2,650 m

Low

475' 145 m

Up

73' 22 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The whole family would like the beginning of the trail at the picnic area. But caution must be used if venturing anywhere up the dome with children.

Tioga Pass closes during winter months. Typically, November to May.

Description

Starting at the Dog Lake parking area near the Tuolumne Lodge. Follow the marked trail across Tioga Road towards Lembert Dome. Follow the trail to the eastern side of the dome. The Lembert Dome Spur Trail to the dome is well-marked, and cairns lead to the summit. Stay right at this junction to continue toward Dog Lake. The trail flattens out and continues up to a junction with Dog Lake Trail. Turn right here, and you'll be at the lakeshore in no time.

Flora & Fauna

Ponderosa pine, white pine.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

Shared By:

schleppy schlepenstien with improvements by Tilman Giese and 1 other

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  4.3 from 8 votes

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#755

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#8,717

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Oct 8, 2022
Tilman Giese
Jul 2, 2022
David Hitchcock
Hiked as part of the Young Lakes Loop. Lake was pretty in the morning.
Aug 10, 2021
Pete Maher
3.5mi
Aug 25, 2019
Jimena Serrano
Jul 11, 2019
Irene Finnegan
Steep up, shady trail until you get to the granite dome. Kinda scary for me at the top but the view is worth it. 2.8mi
Oct 23, 2018
Jaclyn Rose
Oct 15, 2018
Kelsey Geee
Sep 9, 2018
Jeff Stroud
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