Tenaya Lake – Views from Clouds Rest loop from Tenaya Lake

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Tenaya Lake – Views from Clouds Rest loop from Tenaya Lake

Hard

3.1

(8)

runners

Tenaya Lake – Views from Clouds Rest loop from Tenaya Lake

02:55

20.2km

790m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Yosemite Wilderness

Yosemite National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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484 m

Tenaya Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled between giant granite domes and the clear skies of the Sierra Nevada, Tenaya Lake is the largest lake in Yosemite's frontcountry. Due to its remarkable scenic qualities, inviting blue …

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2.71 km

Clouds Rest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The most exhausting part of the tour!

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4.46 km

Clouds Rest trail junction with Sunrise Lake trail

Highlight • Trail

About half way to Clouds Rest summit the trail to Sunrise Lake branches off to the North. Circling high above Yosemite Valley, the iconic shape of Half Dome is coming …

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6.04 km

Sunrise Lake

Highlight • Lake

The larger of the Sunrise Lakes is right off the Clouds Rest Trail.

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10.3 km

Clouds Rest ⛰️ (9,930 feet) Yosemite National Park

Highlight • Summit

Clouds Rest is a prominent mountain along the icon John Muir Trail and a true gem in Yosemite National park. Although it is not the highest peak with an elevation …

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10.3 km

Views from Clouds Rest

Highlight • Summit

Clouds Rest summit at an elevation of 9,930 ft (3,027 m) offers a unique angle to look into Yosemite Valley, with the sliced shape of iconic Half Dome in perfect …

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation