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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Cathedral Lakes Trail

A 6.6-mile out-and-back with 1,350 ft of climbing in Tuolumne Meadows, rated moderate.

Cathedral Lakes Trail, Yosemite National Park

Key facts

Length
6.6 mi (10.6 km)
Elevation gain
1,350 ft (412 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Tuolumne Meadows
Highest point
9,576 ft
Lowest point
8,571 ft

About Cathedral Lakes Trail

This scenic trail leads to two picturesque lakes nestled beneath the majestic Cathedral Peak. The hike offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and meadows, providing a serene escape from the more crowded areas of the park. The trail is part of the John Muir Trail and features a mix of forested paths and open meadows.

Route map

Route map of Cathedral Lakes Trail in Yosemite National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Cathedral Lakes Trail9,0009,5000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 9,576 ftLow 8,571 ft
Elevation runs from 8,571 ft to 9,576 ft over 6.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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