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Mirror Lake

Recommended by 38 hikers out of 39

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Yosemite National Park

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Location: Mariposa County, California, United States

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1. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail

7.28km

01:56

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mirror Lake – Mirror Lake loop from Curry Village

6.41km

01:43

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lower Yosemite Fall Viewpoint – View of Yosemite Falls loop from Yosemite Village

17.5km

04:37

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

September 16, 2024

Mirror Lake is a small, seasonal lake on Tenaya Creek between North Dome and Half Dome in Tenaya Canyon. It is the last remnant of a larger glacial lake that once filled most of Yosemite Valley and is slowly disappearing due to sediment accumulation. It is fullest in spring and early summer when Tenaya Creek carries fresh snowmelt. Mirror Lake got its name from stunning reflections of the surrounding cliffs on windless days. Sings along the trail describe the lake's transformation from a lake to a meadow and the area's cultural history. By late summer, the lake is often referred to as Mirror Meadow due to water dispersing and it becoming a grassy and sandy area. Hikers should be cautious of slick conditions along the south side of the loop trail during winter and early spring.

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Elevation 1,240 m

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Location: Mariposa County, California, United States

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