Tioga Road 

(from Crane Flat to Tenaya Lake) 

Day hikes and overnight trips are abundant along the Tioga Road, each with a scenic reward of its own. Trips 

available from this stretch of the Tioga Road range from relatively level forested hikes to Yosemite Valley’s 

north rim to trails plummeting deep into Yosemite’s northernmost canyons. (The Tioga Road closes due to snow, 

usually from sometime in November through late May or early June. There is no overnight parking on the Tioga 

Road after October 15; please plan accordingly.) 
Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Tioga Road 

Tamarack Flat White Wolf Campground 

This trail provides access to the north rim of Yosemite Valley A pleasant trail through red fir forest with access to different 

with pleasant hiking through mixed conifer forest. lake basins and the Yosemite Creek watershed.

Miles Km. Miles Km.

Old Big Oak Flat Road.................................. 2.2 3.5 Lukens Lake............................................... 3.1 4.9

El Capitan...................................................8.3 13.3 Ten Lakes................................................... 9.5 15.2

Yosemite Falls (top)..................................... 12.3 19.7 May Lake....................................................24.0 38.6

Yosemite Valley........................................... 16.0 25.7

North Dome................................................17.0 27.3 Lukens Lake->Yosemite Creek 

Yosemite Valley (via Snow Creek).................. 26.5 42.6

This trail descends through the forest to the slick granite 

South Fork Tuolumne River Yosemite Creek watershed.

Miles Km.

This trail winds through old burn areas and mixed conifer Yosemite Creek Campground Road................ 0.9 1.4

forest and can sometimes be difficult to follow because it sees Yosemite Creek........................................... 4.2 6.7

very little traffic. Yosemite Falls (top)..................................... 7.7 12.3

Miles Km. Yosemite Valley........................................... 11.2 18.0

South Fork Tuolumne River............................2.9 4.6 El Capitan.................................................. 11.1 17.8

Aspen Valley............................................... 4.8 7.7

White Wolf.................................................. 14.5 23.3 Lukens Lake 

White Wolf->Pate Valley Accesses the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne 

River.

This trail descends into Pate Valley and gives backpackers Miles Km.

access to the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River and to the Lukens Lake................................................0.8 1.2

trails leading into the heart of the high country. White Wolf Campground............................... 3.9 6.2

Miles Km. Harden Lake............................................... 7.5 12.0

Morrison Creek............................................5.2 8.3 Pate Valley..................................................12.2 19.6

Pate Valley..................................................7.9 12.7 Ten Lakes................................................... 9.8 15.7

Benson Lake............................................... 22.0 35.4 Mather Ranger Station..................................19.3 31.0

Tuolumne Meadows (via Grand Canyon)..........28.9 46.5

Hetch Hetchy (via Rancheria Mountain).......... 32.0 51.5
Yosemite Creek Campground 

This is a beautiful path that mostly follows Yosemite Creek to 

the rim of the Valley and Yosemite Falls. 

Miles Km. 

Yosemite Falls (top)..................................... 6.0 9.6 

Yosemite Valley........................................... 9.3 14.9 

El Capitan.................................................. 9.3 14.9 

Ten Lakes 

Provides the most direct route to Grant Lakes and the Ten 

Lakes basin. Hikers will pass through Half Moon Meadow and 

climb a ridge with rewarding views of the Grand Canyon of the 

Tuolumne River and the north country of the park. 

Miles Km. 

Half Moon Meadow.......................................3.6 5.7 

Grant Lakes................................................ 5.9 9.4 

Ten Lakes................................................... 6.2 9.9 

May Lake....................................................20.3 32.6 

Glen Aulin...................................................21.6 34.7 

Porcupine Creek 

Backpackers can more readily access the north rim of 

Yosemite Valley and North Dome with its amazing vistas from 

this trail. 

Miles Km. 

Indian Rock................................................ 3.9 6.2 

North Dome................................................5.2 8.3 

Yosemite Falls (top)..................................... 5.0 8.0 

Yosemite Valley (via Yosemite Falls)............... 8.7 14.0 

Yosemite Valley (via Snow Creek).................. 8.8 14.1 

May Lake 

A short hike leads to scenic May Lake nestled below Mount 

Hoffmann. 

Miles Km. 

May Lake.................................................... 1.2 1.9 

Ten Lakes................................................... 14.1 22.6 

Glen Aulin................................................... 9.1 14.6 

Tioga Road via Ten Lakes.............................. 21.5 34.6 

May Lake->Snow Creek 

This is the shortest route between the Tioga Road and 

Yosemite Valley, taking hikers down the Snow Creek drainage 

to the Valley rim. 

Miles Km. 

Snow Creek Falls (top)................................. 5.2 8.3 

Yosemite Valley........................................... 8.9 14.3 

Olmsted Point 

Beginning at scenic Olmsted Point, this trail leads hikers across 

rolling granite slabs into the Snow Creek drainage, joining the 

Snow Creek trail after a couple of miles. 

Miles Km. 

Snow Creek Falls (top)................................. 6.0 9.6 

Yosemite Valley........................................... 9.7 15.6 
 

 

 

Tuolumne Meadows 

(from Tenaya Lake to Tioga Pass) 

Tuolumne Meadows serves as a hub for summer backpacking opportunities in the park. Temperatures average 

15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than in Yosemite Valley, and, at 8,600 feet in elevation, the air is crisp, 

invigorating, and thin! Tuolumne hikers enjoy a variety of popular routes and many of the trailheads are within 

a short distance of each other. Trails range from just a few miles to Sunrise Lakes to thousands of miles on the 

Pacific Crest Trail. Remember, any blue sky day can quickly turn ominous and gray. The Sierra are well known 

for their magnificent afternoon thundershowers; enjoy these from a safe location in good raingear. (The Tioga 

Road closes due to snow, usually from sometime in November through late May or early June. There is no 

overnight parking on the Tioga Road after October 15, please plan accordingly.) 
Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Tuolumne Meadows 

Sunrise Lakes Cathedral Lakes 

This trail departs from western Tenaya Lake and follows This popular trail leads hikers into the heart of the Cathedral 

switchbacks up toward Sunrise Lakes or Clouds Rest. Visitors Range and provides various loop trip options. 

can choose from several different loop options in this area Miles Km 

such as Merced Lake, Half Dome, or Cathedral Lakes. Cathedral Lakes...........................................3.4 5.4 

Sunrise High Sierra Camp............................. 7.7 12.3 

Miles Km. Half Dome.................................................. 16.7 26.8 

Sunrise Lakes............................................. 3.3 5.3 Little Yosemite Valley....................................16.2 26.0 

Sunrise High Sierra Camp.............................5.8 9.3 Yosemite Valley........................................... 21.2 34.0 

Clouds Rest................................................ 7.0 11.2 Merced Lake............................................... 16.4 26.3 

Half Dome.................................................. 13.0 20.9 

Tuolumne Meadows......................................14.0 22.5 Elizabeth Lake 

Yosemite Valley........................................... 17.3 27.8 

A pleasant day hike to a lake basin nestled beneath Unicorn 

Murphy Creek Peak. A cross-country route continues to Nelson lake. 

Miles Km. 

This trail follows Murphy Creek, then crosses open granite Elizabeth Lake (no camping)......................... 2.5 4.0 

slabs and wanders through Lodgepole forests to Polly Dome Nelson Lake................................................ 5.5 8.8 

Lakes, May Lake, or Glen Aulin. 

Miles Km. Rafferty Creek->Vogelsang 

Polly Dome Lakes........................................ 2.5 4.0 

Glen Aulin.................................................. 6.8 10.9 This trail follows the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River through 

May Lake....................................................6.3 10.1 sub-alpine meadows and then climbs along Rafferty Creek to 

Tuolumne Pass, Vogelsang, and destinations beyond. 

Miles Km. 

Vogelsang High Sierra Camp......................... 6.9 11.1 

Merced Lake via Fletcher Creek..................... 14.9 23.9 

Merced Lake via Lewis Creek......................... 15.7 25.2 

Isberg Pass.................................................25.4 40.8 

Yosemite Valley via Fletcher Creek................. 28.1 45.2 
Lyell Canyon 

This trail meanders through Lyell Canyon along the Lyell Fork 

of the Tuolumne River toward Donahue Pass to the south and 

to Ireland Lake and Tuolumne Pass to the west. 

Miles Km. 

Ireland Creek Trail Junction...........................5.2 8.3 

Ireland Lake............................................... 11.4 18.2 

Vogelsang High Sierra Camp......................... 12.3 19.7 

Yosemite Valley via Fletcher Creek................. 32.3 51.7 

Donahue Pass............................................. 12.1 19.4 

Devils Postpile.............................................32.7 52.6 

Whitney Portal............................................ 190.0 305.7 

Glen Aulin and Cold Canyon/Waterwheel 

This popular trail follows the Tuolumne River to Glen Aulin and 

beyond to the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River, up Cold 

Canyon into the north end of the park, or towards May Lake 

and Ten Lakes. 

Miles Km. 

Twin Bridges............................................... 4.0 6.4 

Glen Aulin.................................................. 5.3 8.5 

Waterwheel Falls......................................... 8.2` 13.2 

Pate Valley..................................................19.2 30.9 

White Wolf.................................................. 28.7 46.1 

May Lake....................................................12.5 20.1 

Yosemite Valley via May Lake........................ 22.9 36.8 

Virginia Canyon........................................... 12.7 20.4 

Benson Lake............................................... 29.5 47.4 

Young Lakes............................................... 6.0 9.6 

Young Lakes via Dog Lake 

Hikers along this trail enjoy forests and high meadows with 

panoramic views of the Cathedral Range. 

Miles Km. 

Dog Lake....................................................1.5 2.4 

Young Lake.................................................6.0 9.6 

Young Lakes via Glen Aulin 

Hikers along this trail travel through Tuolumne Meadows to 

Soda Springs and follow the Glen Aulin trail for a short while 

before ascending through lodgepole forest toward Ragged 

Peak and Young Lakes. 

Miles Km. 

Dog Lake (no camping)................................ 1.5 2.4 

Young Lakes............................................... 6.0 9.6 

Mono/Parker Pass 

This trail climbs through alpine meadows toward Mono and 

Parker Passes and Spillway Lake. Trails continue into the 

Ansel Adams Wilderness toward Mammoth Lakes and beyond. 

Backpackers must cross into the Ansel Adams Wilderness 

before camping. 

Miles Km. 

Spillway Lake (no camping).......................... 4.1 6.6 

Mono Pass (no camping).............................. 3.7 5.9 

Parker Pass (no camping)............................. 5.2 8.3 

Koip Peak Pass (no camping)........................ 8.3 13.3 

Gaylor Lakes 

This trail climbs to alpine lakes basins from Tioga Pass. 

Miles Km. 

Gaylor Lakes (no camping)........................... 1.1 1.7 

Great Sierra Mine (no camping)..................... 1.8 2.9 

Mt. Dana 

This 13,000-foot peak is a popular destination not only for the 

challenging climb to the summit but the rewarding views from 

the top. This hike is a cross-country route. Miles Km. 

Top of Mt. Dana (no camping)....................... 3.5 5.6
 

 

 

 

 

 

Yosemite Valley 

Some of the park’s most popular and strenuous trails wind up and past granite cliffs and roaring waterfalls to 

reach destinations on the north and south rims of the valley. From Yosemite Valley, you can hike to such well 

known destinations as El Capitan, Half Dome, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, and Vernal and Nevada Falls. For those 

interested in hiking trails with fewer people, the Snow Creek and Pohono Trails are fine choices with stunning views.

Trails start at 4,000 feet and often climb to above 7,000 feet in as little as four miles; pack plenty of food, water, 

and warm clothes to deal with these rapidly changing conditions. Many of the areas along the rim of the valley are 

day-use-only zones. Overnight hikers should check for camping restrictions. 
Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Yosemite Valley 

Happy Isles / John Muir Trail Four Mile Trail 

This very popular trail climbs past waterfalls to Little Yosemite This trail travels up switchbacks from the Valley floor to Glacier 

Valley and is the start of the 211-mile John Muir Trail. Point and provides stunning vistas of Yosemite Valley en route. 

Continuing beyond Little Yosemite Valley brings hikers into the 

high country. Miles Km. 

Miles Km. Union Point................................................. 3.0 4.8 

Vernal Fall Footbridge...................................0.8 1.3 Glacier Point............................................... 4.8 7.7 

Vernal Fall (top)...........................................1.5 2.4 Yosemite Valley (Panorama & Mist Trails)........ 12.4 20.0 

Clark Point..................................................2.1 3.4 Yosemite Valley (Panorama & John Muir Trails).13.3 21.4 

Nevada Fall (top, via Mist Trail)......................2.7 4.0 

Nevada Fall (top, via John Muir Trail).............. 3.5 5.5 Mirror Lake / Snow Creek 

Little Yosemite Valley (via Mist Trail)...............3.8 6.1 

Little Yosemite Valley (via John Muir Trail).......4.7 7.6 The steepest climb out of the Valley, this trail takes hikers 

Glacier Point (via Panorama Trail).................. 8.5 13.7 toward Snow Creek, North Dome, and the north rim of the 

Half Dome (via Mist Trail)............................. 7.0 11.2 Valley. 

Half Dome (via John Muir Trail)..................... 8.2 13.1 Miles Km. 

Clouds Rest................................................ 10.5 17.0 Snow Creek Fall (top)...................................3.7 6.0 

Merced Lake............................................... 13.1 21.0 North Dome................................................ 9.0 14.5 

Tenaya Lake................................................16.4 26.4 Yosemite Falls (top)......................................14.0 22.5 

Sunrise High Sierra Camp............................. 13.2 21.2 El Capitan...................................................18.1 29.1 

Tuolumne Meadows (via Cathedral Lakes)....... 21.2 34.1 Old Big Oak Flat Road (Foresta).....................22.9 36.8 

Tuolumne Meadows (via Vogelsang)............... 28.1 45.2 May Lake....................................................11.2 18.0 

Mount Whitney............................................ 211 340 Tenaya Lake................................................11.3 18.1 

Tuolumne Meadows......................................20.0 32.1 

Happy Isles->Illilouette 

This route follows the John Muir/Mist Trail to the top of Nevada 

Fall and then traverses Panorama Cliff toward Illiloutte Creek. 

Miles Km. 

Illilouette Fall.............................................. 6.6 10.6 

Mono Meadow............................................. 9.6 15.5 

Ottoway Lake..............................................19.5 31.4 
Yosemite Falls 

This route is a very strenuous hike up switchbacks to the top 

of the falls, the north rim of the Valley, and beyond. 

Mile Km. 

Columbia Rock............................................ 1.2 1.9 

Yosemite Falls (top)..................................... 3.6 5.7 

Yosemite Point............................................ 4.2 6.7 

North Dome................................................7.9 12.7 

Eagle Peak..................................................6.0 9.6 

El Capitan...................................................7.9 12.7 

Tioga Road (via Porcupine Creek)...................9.2 14.8 

Tioga Road (via Yosemite Creek)....................11.3 18.1 

Tamarack Flat..............................................14.9 23.9 

Old Big Oak Flat Road Trailhead..................... 16.7 26.8 

Yosemite Valley (via Mirror Lake)................... 17.5 28.1 

White Wolf.................................................. 14.0 22.5 

Harden Lake............................................... 17.0 27.3 

Ten Lakes................................................... 17.6 28.3 

Old Big Oak Flat Road (Foresta) 

This trail passes through the area burned in the 1990 fires and 

is often used to access the top of El Capitan. 

Miles Km. 

Old Big Oak Flat Road...................................4.0 6.4 

El Capitan...................................................10.0 16.2 

Eagle Peak..................................................12.1 19.4 

Yosemite Falls (top)......................................14.2 22.8 

North Dome................................................18.9 30.4 

Yosemite Valley (via Mirror Lake)................... 27.4 44.1 

Glacier Point->Little Yosemite Valley 

Though slightly longer, this is an easier and very scenic hike 

along the Panorama Trail to Little Yosemite Valley. 

Miles Km. 

Illilouette Fall.............................................. 3.6 5.8 

Little Yosemite Valley....................................5.2 8.3 

Yosemite Valley............................................7.6 12.2 

Half Dome.................................................. 9.2 14.8 

Merced Lake................................................14.3 23.0 

Pohono Trail (Wawona Tunnel) 

Hikers can access the southern rim of the Valley with 

destinations like Bridalveil Creek and Taft Point from the 

Wawona Tunnel. 

Miles Km. 

Inspiration Point.......................................... 1.2 1.9 

Old Inspiration Point.....................................3.3 5.3 

Dewey Point................................................5.5 8.8 

Bridalveil Creek Junction...............................7.1 11.4 

Taft Point....................................................10.6 17.0 

Glacier Point................................................13.0 20.9 
Wawona and Glacier Point 

Trailheads from these areas lead to the less frequented southern reaches of Yosemite’s Wilderness. Many excellent 

day hikes with breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley begin from the Glacier Point Road. Historic Wawona offers the 

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in its quiver of good day hikes. Longer trips into the southern part of the park are 

generally characterized by rolling, forested terrain, meadows, wildflower extravaganzas, and few crowds. Lakes often 

provide good fishing for anglers. The spectacular peaks of the Clark Range are the backdrop to many vistas on both 

short and multi-day hikes. (The Glacier Point Road closes due to snow, usually from sometime in November through 

late May or early June. There is no overnight parking on the Glacier Point Road beyond Badger Pass after October 15; 

please plan accordingly.) 
Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Wawona 

Chilnualna Falls 

After a steep hike to the top of Chilnualna Falls, visitors will 

enjoy the distinctive forests and lakes of the southwestern 

part of the park. This trail continues to Grouse, Crescent, 

Royal Arch, Buena Vista, and Chilnualna Lakes. 

Miles Km. 

Chilnualna Falls........................................... 5.0 8.0 

Deer Camp................................................. 11.2 18.0 

Bridalveil Creek Campground........................ 14.0 22.5 

Johnson Lake.............................................. 12.7 20.4 

Buena Vista Lake.........................................14.4 23.1 

Moraine Meadow..........................................19.7 31.7 

Merced Pass................................................21.3 34.2 

Chain Lakes................................................ 20.6 33.1 

Chiquito Pass.............................................. 18.9 30.4 

Fernandez Pass........................................... 22.8 36.6 

Alder Creek 

This infrequently used trail climbs gradually through mixed 

conifer forest onto ridge tops above the South Fork of the 

Merced River. 

Miles Km 

Alder Creek Falls......................................... 4.0 6.4 

Deer Camp................................................. 6.1 9.8 

Bridalveil Creek Campground........................ 10.3 16.5 

Mariposa Grove 

This trail meanders through the largest grove of Giant Sequoia 

trees in the park. 

Miles Km. 

Grizzly Giant (no camping)............................1.2 1.9 

Wawona Tunnel Tree (no camping).................2.8 4.5 

Wawona Point (no camping).......................... 3.3 5.3 

Chiquito Pass 

Visitors using this trailhead, which actually begins just south 

of the park boundary in Sierra National Forest, can access 

the more remote southern areas of the park, including Chain 

Lakes, the Buena Vista Crest, and the Clark Range. 

Miles Km. 

Chiquito Pass.............................................. 2.6 4.1 

Chain Lakes................................................ 7.1 11.4 

Fernandez Pass........................................... 11.8 18.9 

Red Peak Pass............................................. 18.6 29.9 
Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Glacier Point 

Ostrander Lake/Lost Bear Meadow 

Deer Camp Road 

This old fire road, now a trail, takes hikers to Deer Camp, an 

old California Conservation Corps camp, and to many other 

secluded destinations in southern Yosemite.

Miles Km.

Deer Camp................................................. 8.4 13.5

Glacier Point Road....................................... 10.4 16.7

Chilnualna Falls........................................... 14.5 23.3

Westfall Meadow 

This trail begins just past the Bridalveil Campground and 

provides a pleasant day hike to the beautiful Westfall Meadow.

Miles Km.

Westfall Meadow......................................... 1.1 1.7

Deer Camp................................................. 6.2 9.9

Bridalveil Creek Campground 

This trail begins alongside Bridalveil Creek on the Glacier Point 

Road and heads south toward Ostrander Lake and Wawona.

Miles Km.

Ostrander Lake........................................... 6.1 9.8

Deer Camp................................................. 6.3 10.1

Chilnualna Falls........................................... 8.6 13.8

Wawona..................................................... 13.2 21.2

McGurk Meadow 

This trail provides a relaxing hike to the southern rim of 

Yosemite Valley.

Miles Km.

McGurk Meadow.......................................... 0.8 1.2

Bridalveil Creek/Pohono Trail......................... 1.9 3.0

Dewey Point................................................4.1 6.6

This is the most direct trail to Ostrander Lake, which lies 

nestled in a beautiful cliff lined basin.

Miles Km.

Ostrander Lake............................................6.2 9.1

Mono Meadow 

This trail provides access to the Illilouette drainage and 

beyond to the Panorama Trail or Clark Range.

Miles Km.

Nevada Fall (top)......................................... 6.9 11.1

Happy Isles.................................................10.3 16.5

Merced Pass/Red Peak Pass Junction...............12.1 19.4

Ottoway Lake..............................................16.0 25.7

Buena Vista Lake......................................... 12.6 20.2

Buck Camp................................................. 17.4 28.0

Wawona..................................................... 29.3 47.1
Pohono Trail (Glacier Point) 

This trail travels west along the south rim of the Valley, 

leading to beautiful vistas, such as Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, 

Dewey Point, and Inspiration Point. 

Miles Km. 

Bridalveil Creek........................................... 6.5 10.4 

Dewey Point............................................... 8.7 14.0 

Pohono Trail (Taft Point) 

Miles Km. 

Sentinel Dome............................................ 1.2 1.9 

Taft Point.................................................... 1.3 2.0 

Wawona Tunnel........................................... 10.6 17.0 

Glacier Point............................................... 2.2 3.5 

Glacier Point to Illilouette 

This trail follows the Illilouette drainage to destinations in the 

south end of the park and beyond. 

Miles Km. 

Illilouette Fall.............................................. 3.6 5.7 

Merced Pass/Red Peak Junction..................... 12.8 20.0 

Ottoway Lake.............................................. 16.7 26.8 

Buena Vista Lake......................................... 13.3 21.4 

Wawona..................................................... 30.1 48.4 
Hetch Hetchy 

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, in the northwest region of the park, serves as the portal to many spectacular and 

remote areas of Yosemite. Because of its more isolated location, Hetch Hetchy trailheads have relatively 

fewer visitors embarking on trips than other areas of the park. Located at 3,900 feet, Hetch Hetchy is 

an ideal place for thundering spring waterfalls and wildflower displays. High temperatures prevail in 

summer months, but that is a small price to pay for the reward of stunning peaks, hidden canyons, and 

remote lakes accessed from here. (The Hetch Hetchy Road has seasonal hours corresponding roughly with 

daylight hours--ask at any wilderness center.) 
 

Trail Descriptions and Distances (One Way) 

Hetch Hetchy 

Rancheria Falls Miguel Meadows 

This popular trail follows the contour of the cliffs above Hetch This trail follows the Beehive/Vernon trail to the top of the 

Hetchy Reservoir. Backpackers can continue toward Rancheria switchbacks and then turns west through forested terrain to 

Falls and the canyons of the northwest region of the park. Miguel Meadow and Lake Eleanor. 

Miles Km. Miles Km. 

Rancheria Falls............................................ 6.7 10.8 Miguel Meadows.......................................... 7.5 12.1 

Tilltill Valley................................................ 9.5 15.3 Lake Eleanor............................................... 10.7 17.2 

Lake Vernon............................................... 16.3 26.2 Cherry Valley...............................................17.0 27.4 

Pleasant Valley............................................ 18.5 29.8 

Glen Aulin.................................................. 47.4 75.9 Poopenaut Valley 

This trail provides quick access to the Tuolumne River 

Beehive Meadows descending 1,200 feet below O’Shaughnessy Dam. 

Miles Km. 

This trail follows an old road as it switchbacks up the cliffs Poopenaut Valley......................................... 1.5 2.4 

above Hetch Hetchy and then continues to ascend through the 

forest toward Beehive Meadow, Laurel Lake, and Lake Vernon. 

Miles Km. 

Beehive Meadows........................................ 7.2 11.6 This seldom used trail winds up through brush and meadows 

Laurel Lake................................................ 8.3 13.3 to the top of Smith Peak. Although this trail is shorter than the 

Lake Vernon............................................... 11.5 18.5 trail leaving from Mather, there is more elevation gain 

Wilma Lake................................................ 17.9 28.8 Miles Km. 

Bond Pass.................................................. 27.5 44.3 Smith Meadow............................................ 5.2 8.4 

Benson Lake............................................... 33.7 54.2 Smith Peak................................................. 6.7 10.8 

Hetch Hetchy via Lake Vernon....................... 29.8 48.0 

Tuolumne Meadows via Benson Lake.............. 63.2 101.7 

Smith Peak 

Mather Ranger Station 

These trails wander through forest, brush, and meadows to 

Smith Peak. 

Miles Km. 

Cottonwood Meadow.................................... 3.9 6.3 

Smith Meadow............................................. 6.8 11.0 

Smith Peak................................................. 8.3 13.3