Description. Late cancellations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, although we don't expect any to be available most days. Answer 1 of 6: Hey everyone, I have booked a trip for my son and I to do a backpack from Sunrise Lakes to Happy Isles, via the CRT and with a stopover to summit Half Dome (our wilderness permit is for June 11-14). Sunrise Lakes are only about a half mile from the junction. Imagine virgin Sierra Nevada granite, uplifted from its deep burial place by compressional tectonic forces, canyons eroded rapidly by generous spring runoff, and finally, the odd glacier to smooth the slope. I'm thinking the Tenaya Lake trailhead to Sunrise Lakes, set up camp and then those of us who want to can day hike it to Cloud's Rest and back in the afternoon. Next day hike to Little Yosemite Valley. I told Miles to hang out and let Dom and Max know that I was heading on up to scope out campsites. Here's a quick video I put together from a camping trip to Yosemite National Park a few weeks back with some good homies. Clouds Rest, one of John Muirâs favourite peaks, offers spectacular views over Half Dome and numerous Yosemite peaks. Given your bag is heaviest on the first day, this is a tough climb. The Sunrise Trailhead is at 8,140 ft and we would climb almost 1200 ft in the first 2.5 milles. When you want to enjoy lakes but don't want to share them with the hordes at Tenaya Lake, head for This is a land of 13,000-foot and 14,000-foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. An easy backcountry destination with stunning alpine lakes and meadows lies just off Tioga Road in northern Yosemite National Park. Day 1-Elizabeth Lake Trailhead (Tuolumne Meadows Campground) to Nelson Lake (9,⦠Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley, Happy Isles pass-through, Glacier Point to Little Yosemite Valley, and Sunrise Lakes trailheads: Permits for 20 people, all of which are available by reservation only. From the summit, hike down 5 miles to Sunrise Creek for the final night of camping. At approximately 2.5 miles, the trail makes a steep climb up approximately 700 ft. to a trail junction - follow the marked trail to Clouds Rest. Yosemite Sunrise Trail to Cathedral Lakes Trail After consultation with the ranger at Big Oak Flat Ranger Station, and a surprising rain delay, Karen and I headed out on the Sunrise Trailhead ⦠⦠We took Tenaya lakes trail. Sunrise Lakes â 7.4mi / 11.9km. Why you should go: A two-day trek that delivers a highlight reel of the best ⦠Take in the views and descend the 2.5 miles back to camp before hiking out another 5.5 miles to Yosemite ⦠An out-and-back overnight would be 10.9 miles. Clouds Rest and Sunrise Lakes (Yosemite) A long circuit through Yosemite National Park, which combines Clouds Rest and the high-elevation Sunrise Lakes. Clouds Rest (via Sunrise Lakes Trailhead) Distance: 14.2 miles (22.9 km) roundtrip. ... Sunrise Lakes Trailhead-June 11 - Yosemite National Park Forum. There is a visible usage trail ⦠From the junction with the Clouds Rest Trail, take a left onto the Sunrise Lakes Trail and run east, following signs for Sunrise High Sierra Campsite.Cover mostly level ground though open woods and after about 1/2 mile you'll reach the Lower Sunrise Lake. Elevation Gain: 1,775 ft (541 m) Visitors to Yosemite canât help but be awestruck when looking up at the prominent knife of granite known as Clouds Rest. About a ¼ miles down the trail, the sun was relentless and I decided to try out my newest and prized piece of gear ⦠Clouds Rest Trail (via Sunrise Lakes Trailhead) Distance: 14.2 miles out & back. The John Muir Trail traditionally begins in Yosemite Valley and quickly gains 3,000 vertical feet over the first 6 miles. In fact, during our 2017 trip to all the national parks, my husband and I ranked Yosemite #6 in the country based on a variety of criteria (scenery, trails, facilities, photogenic, crowds/transport). At 6 miles you reach the junction to Half Dome, a Yosemite icon. The Trail will wind you right next to the first and third lake. From the trailhead, hike seven miles up the Clouds Rest Trail first thing in the morning for the most awe inspiring summit view I have ever experienced. It was the very first national park I visited and one I have gone on to explore numerous times since. This 7.2-mile round-trip ⦠Hike Summary: Take the Sunrise Lakes trail from Tenaya Lake. This post is part of a series about my hike on Yosemiteâs High Sierra Loop. We started up the trail towards the little pass that would lead us to Sunrise Lakes, with Miles and me leading the way. The Signs donât say Sunrise Lakes, they instead point you to Sunrise Camp which is another 2.5 miles. I ascended a few hundred feet, looking out on the side of the trail to see if there was an appealing spot to camp. This hike is less tough than Day 1, but still involves a steep climb near the end of the hike. Gla cier Point Loop. That climbs down 1100 ft. to Tenaya lake in 2.5 miles. Diving Board Quick Facts: Type of Trail: Out & Back. Yosemite Falls. It was hot in the sun. The Sunrise Lakes trailhead is one of the busiest in the Tuolumne area because itâs the shortest way to Clouds Rest, and close to the shore of Tenaya Lake, a popular stopping point on Highway 120. This route was planned by Elizabeth Wenk and I had the good fortune to be able to tag along with Lizzy and her two kids. The Sunrise Lakes Trail is a round trip hike of 14.5 miles that begins at an elevation of 8,150 feet and gains 1,776 feet over 7.25 miles to reach the summit at 9,926 feet. Total Mileage: 12.5 miles. Todayâs Mileage: 7.3 mi / +800â², -2,800â² Day 5: Wake early and hike 2.5 miles to top of Half Dome at 8,836â² (carrying only lightweight daypacks). We elected to do a two-night semi-loop (more of a U-shape) in mid-July. Behold: an endless mid-angle slab climb of truly epic proportions! Hotels near (MMH) Mammoth Lakes Airport; All things to do in Yosemite National Park; Things to do near Sunrise Lakes. We broke the camp at 9AM and within few minutes we hit trail junction where sunrise lake trail joins other trail that goes from Tenaya lake to Yosemite Valley through Clouds Rest. Yosemite- Sunrise Lakes October 28, 2017; Black and White Lakes October 28, 2017; Mt. The hike on the second day of the Yosemite Highlights Loop heads from camp on the Snow Creek Trail past Olmsted Point and Tenaya Lake and up to Sunrise Lakes. We started in Tuolumne Meadows, staying at Nelson Lake the first night and Lower Cathedral Lake the second night. Oh boy, was it hot. The Diving Board. Labeled as one of John Muirâs classic pioneering trails, this route is truly ⦠In the first 100 yards of the trail we crossed over Tenaya Creek, the only major creek crossing on this trail. This is Yosemite glacial geology at its finest. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood The historic Yosemite Falls trail is one of the park's oldest. Get an early start and drive the Tioga Road to the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead in the dark, trying to arrive before sunrise. 1. As we climbed down, we had great view of west side mountains. Tuolumne River Canyon. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from May until September. If you know exactly where to cut off, you can head to Budd Lake from there. There is no Budd Lake Trailhead, and there is no official Budd Lake Trail, so there is no Budd Lake wilderness permit. If you have never hiked up from the Valley and summited Half ⦠Length 23 miElevation gain 5682 ftRoute type Loop Sunrise to Merced Lake Starting Elevation: 9400 ft. (2865 m) Ending Elevation: 7150 ft. (2179 m) Approximate Mileage: 9.5 miles (15.5 km) The Road Not Taken . There is a permit and quota for the Cathedral Lakes Trail. Options listed below involve additional cross-country navigation. Sunrise Lakes are to the Left, Straight ahead will lead you to the trail for Clouds Rest. It's also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. You may need to get your feet wet to cross over Tenaya Creek. Enjoy lunch at the top while soaking in panoramic views of Yosemiteâs wilderness. These quaint mountain lakes offer three beautiful ways to enjoy Yosemiteâs high country. First part of our hike was about 2.7 miles, which actually is the most strenuous part of the hike with steep switchbacks up to the Sunrise Lakes and Cloudâs Rest juncture. Ellinor- Upper/Winter Trail July 3, 2017; Lena Lake April 10, 2017; Green Mountain-Gold Creek Trail April 9, 2017; Oyster Dome November 15, 2016; Shi Shi Beach/Part Three November 10, 2016 The Sunrise Trail begins by the west side of Tenaya Lake at the center of the most scenic stretch of the Tioga Road, and is one of the more popular trailheads in the Tuolumne Meadows district. Visitors to Yosemite canât help but be awestruck when looking up at the prominent knife of granite known as Clouds Rest. From the trailhead, keep left to the outlet of the lake. From Clouds Rest's airy and cozy summit, the most undeniable natural feature is the Northwest Face, a stunning 5000-foot drop into Tenaya Canyon. Once you get to the top of the steep hike up, you will see a juncture with signs to a few different paths to Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley, and Sunrise Lakes. Yosemite National Park truly is among the most beautiful places on the planet! It starts with the first 2.7 miles of the Sunrise Trail, followed by 2.3 miles of the Forsyth Trail, and finally the actual Clouds Rest Trail for 2 miles. This boardwalk starts the trail. Sunrise Lakes is a beautiful 5-mile (each way) out-and-back hike or backpacking adventure with dozens of options to extend the trip for multiple days by exploring Cathedral Lake, Merced Lake, Vogelsang, or hiking down into the valley. We hiked up to the three Sunrise Lakes, about a 9 mile hike ⦠When you want to enjoy lakes but don't want to share them with the hordes at Tenaya Lake, head for Sunrise Lakes. 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