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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Mono Pass Trail

A 7.6-mile out-and-back with 1,130 ft of climbing in Tuolumne Meadows, rated moderate.

Mono Pass Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: scorpio-tiger · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
7.6 mi (12.3 km)
Elevation gain
1,130 ft (345 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Tuolumne Meadows
Highest point
10,637 ft
Lowest point
9,599 ft
Horses
Allowed

About Mono Pass Trail

Follow the ancient path used by Native Americans and early explorers, traversing through lush meadows and alongside rushing creeks. The trail offers breathtaking views of Mono Lake and Bloody Canyon from Mono Pass. Historical sites, including old miner cabins, add to the trail's rich cultural heritage.

Route map

Route map of Mono Pass Trail in Yosemite National Park1 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 Mono Pass Trail10,00010,5000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 10,637 ftLow 9,599 ft
Elevation runs from 9,599 ft to 10,637 ft over 7.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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