Tina T.
11/5/2025
Finding a place to park for this hike was a struggle! We failed the last time we visited but managed to figure it out this time. We parked at Yosemite Valley Trailhead Parking, took a short walk...
Mirror Lake
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Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail in Stone Bridge Yosemite Valley offers visitors a picturesque hiking experience with stunning views of Half Dome, Tenaya Canyon, Mount Watkins, and Washington Column. The trail is a 2-mile round trip to the lake and back, or a 5-mile loop around the lake, with an elevation gain of 100 feet. It is open year-round, but can be icy and snowy in winter. The trail features exhibits that tell the story of Mirror Lake's lake-to-meadow succession and the cultural history of the area.
Visitors are advised to stay on the trail, especially during spring and early summer when water levels are high. Rock-hopping across Tenaya Creek is dangerous and can lead to being swept into whitewater. Drinking water is not available along the trail, so hikers should come prepared. Leashed pets, bicycles, and strollers are allowed on the first paved mile of the trail. Other easy and moderate hikes in Yosemite Valley are also available.
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Sarah S.
9/22/2025
I had not done my research and was taken aback that mirror lake was completely empty when we came in late September 2025. I was hoping to show my husband the lake for the first time to get the...
Julie E.
4/22/2024
You can walk here from Curry Village (1 mile) or take the shuttle. If you have a handicap sign then there are a few parking areas. It's mostly flat but there's a part where you go uphill. Some...
Thaovi T.
8/8/2024
Mirror Lake is best experienced in the fall or winter time, when the water is abundant in the lake. Otherwise, it is very dry during the summer, and you can't see the beautiful reflections of half...
John D.
9/14/2022
Take the Lake Smallish eight-acre seasonal lake located in Yosemite National Park that's approximately a two mile round-trip hike from the main park area and back. The hike has an easy 100'...
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