Yosemite National Park hiking guide
Gaylor Lakes Trail
A 2.7-mile out-and-back with 910 ft of climbing in Tuolumne Meadows, rated moderate.

Key facts
- Length
- 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Elevation gain
- 910 ft (277 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Tuolumne Meadows
- Highest point
- 10,560 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,952 ft
About Gaylor Lakes Trail
From the Tioga Pass Entrance Station this short but steep trail climbs steadily to a ridge with expansive views of Dana Meadows and the high Sierra. The route then drops about 200 feet to Middle Gaylor Lake and reaches the Gaylor Lakes Basin above Lower Gaylor Lake.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
