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Mirror Lake – Lower Yosemite Falls Viewpoint loop from Lower Yosemite Fall

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United States
California
Mariposa County
Yosemite Valley

Mirror Lake – Lower Yosemite Falls Viewpoint loop from Lower Yosemite Fall

Hard

3.4

(28)

39

runners

Mirror Lake – Lower Yosemite Falls Viewpoint loop from Lower Yosemite Fall

02:02

17.3km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yosemite National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Curry Village (Formerly Half Dome Village)

Highlight • Rest Area

Curry Village, originally established as Camp Curry in 1899, sits at the base of Glacier Point with stunning views of the valley. Founded by David and Jennie Curry, it offers …

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2

6.33 km

Mirror Lake

Highlight • Lake

The small, seasonal lake on Tenaya Creek lies between North and Half Dome and is the last remnant of a large glacial lake that filled most of the Yosemite Valley …

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3

10.6 km

Mirror Lake

Highlight • Lake

The trail to Mirror Lake in Yosemite Park, California. The path is not special but very rewarding. The lake itself was dry in September.

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4

15.7 km

Lower Yosemite Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you approach Lower Yosemite Fall Vista Point, the sound of the roaring waterfall builds anticipation. Once you arrive, you're greeted by the stunning sight of the fall cascading down …

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5

16.1 km

It is a 2,400-foot (739-meter) waterfall, the highest in North America and the fifth highest in the solar system. It is ten times higher than Niagara or Shoshone Falls, almost …

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6

17.1 km

Yosemite Village

Highlight • Settlement

Yosemite Village is open year-round and can get busy as the park attracts millions of visitors annually. The village features a visitor center, the Ansel Adams Gallery, the Yosemite Museum, …

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17.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

1.82 km

1.32 km

1.15 km

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

4.66 km

733 m

285 m

153 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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