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Gaylor Lake, Yosemite National Park

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#12 of 20 in Trails in Yosemite National Park

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A short hike to Gaylor Lake offers sweeping views of the meadows below and the mountains beyond. As you gaze back down from the pass after a steep climb, you can imagine how dinosaurs once wandered through the grass here. The mostly flat and gently sloping valley holds five picturesque lakes. If you continue the hike above the upper lake, you'll pass an abandoned 1870s mine. Above the valley's horizon rise the mountains that ring Tuolumne Meadows. Using our online itinerary creator, Yosemite National Park attractions like Gaylor Lake can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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• By ecotouraruku

  タイオガ道路のタイオガ峠の登山口から標高差約100ｍと短い時間でたどり着けます。氷河湖展望が素晴らしかった。  more »

  From the trailhead of Taioga Pass on the Taioga Road, you can reach the altitude difference of about 100m in a short time. The view of the glacial lake was wonderful.
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• By Indy

  It was a bit cool in October but still was a great hike. Beautiful lake and mountain views! Stay well hydrated and make note of the elevation. Make sure you go past the upper lake all the way up to th...  more »

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