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A strenuous trail that climbs steeply in the first ( elevation gain) to a ridge with views to both sides. At the ridge, the trail drops to a lake and meadows, which can be explored with side trails.
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round-trip
The trail goes up steeply and crosses the Tioga Road, then continues up for to a signed junction. Continue straight to Dog Lake. Enjoy fishing and picnicking from this high country lake.
round-trip
A strenuous hike that goes up steeply for to a signed junction. The trail to the left goes to the top of Lembert Dome. Expect a spectacular panoramic view of Tuolumne Meadows, Cathedral Peak, and Unicorn Peak. The top of the dome can be windy and quite a bit cooler than down below.
5.0 (8 km) mi loop
These two hikes can be combined in a loop that delivers some of the best scenery from any five-mile hike in the park. Do the lake first, before you get tired from the dome climb.
A moderately difficult trail that climbs gently at first ( elevation gain) to a junction with Spillway Lake. The left fork then steeply climbs to Mono Pass, at . From the pass, Upper Sardine Lake is another down the pass to the east.
round-trip
A moderately difficult trail that follows the gravel road as it loops behind Soda Springs and drops to Glen Aulin. The route is noted for scenic cascades, particularly Tuolumne Falls, 4 mi from the trailhead.