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Gaylor Lake

Tioga Pass Entrance Station, Yosemite National Park, CA
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Ranked #29 of 46 attractions in Yosemite National Park
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Hiking to the lake offers peace and quiet away from crowds.
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“The most beautiful...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

We just hiked Gaylor Lakes and the gorgeous surrounding area. Because of the heavy snowfall this year, it was as if we were hiking in springtime and not late August. Green and as lush as the High Country can get, wildflowers, snow still on the ground ... Distant views of Tuolome peaks. Water rushing down a stream. This is OMG... More

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“Lovely Climb on the Pacific Crest”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

The climb starts just inside the Tioga Gap entrance to the park, traverses the forest up to the tree line, then gently ascends to a ridge above an alpine valley containing several lakes. The good thing was the view from the ridge at 10,500 ft, from which you can see ridges 40 miles away into Nevada. The bad thing the... More

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“awesome day hike!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2001
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this is one of the best hikes i've been on in yosemite. fairly easy, with dreamlike views once you reach the lake. climbing up to the 2nd lake, and then on to granite lakes, we didn't see anyone for hours. it was so beautiful - definitely the best bang for your buck at yosemite!

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“superbe rando très peu fréquentée”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2009
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