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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Lembert Dome and Dog Lake Trail

A 4.7-mile out-and-back with 920 ft of climbing in Tuolumne Meadows, rated moderate.

Lembert Dome and Dog Lake Trail, Yosemite National Park

Key facts

Length
4.7 mi (7.5 km)
Elevation gain
920 ft (281 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Tuolumne Meadows
Highest point
9,451 ft
Lowest point
8,696 ft

About Lembert Dome and Dog Lake Trail

Climb a granite dome sculpted by glaciers, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding peaks like Mt. Dana and Cathedral Peak. The ascent involves a gradual forest hike followed by a scramble up the dome's granite face. The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for observing the meadows and nearby mountains. Nearby, the tranquil Dog Lake offers an additional scenic destination for those combining this hike into a loop.

Route map

Route map of Lembert Dome and Dog Lake Trail in Yosemite National Park0.25 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 Lembert Dome and Dog Lake Trail9,00001234Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 9,451 ftLow 8,696 ft
Elevation runs from 8,696 ft to 9,451 ft over 4.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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