Author: Bruce (---.client.comcast.net)
Date: 07-22-04 09:36
my wife and i would like to take a day hike starting from tuolomne meadows vicinity. we usually walk at lest 3-4 hours but the hike should be relatively level and not too narrow or rocky (bad knees!)
any suggestions?
years ago i walked the trail to young lake. what is this trail like? it was so long ago i cant remember much, but i do recall walking on roads for part of it at least. are3 there views of the peaks from that trail?
thanks
Bruce
Author: Dan Anderson (---.drydog.com)
Date: 07-22-04 17:26
Young Lakes is about 5 miles north of the Tioga Road, so it's probably around 8 by trail, and around 1000' uphill. The first few miles are in relatively flat meadow, then it heads uphill.
It's a nice hike as not a log of people visit Young Lakes and you have views of Tuolumne Meadows along the way.
It'll probably take all day if you hike leasurely and stop for lunch at the Lakes.
Hiking down the Tuolumne River is popular. Lots of falls after Glen Aulin. But it could be busy on weekends and you have to hike uphill back.
Hiking south in Lyell Canyon gives you lots of pretty Alpine meadow scenery, with small lakes and stream-side views along the way. No views of Tuolumne Meadows unless you take one of the steep trails heading out of Lyell Canyon.