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Lyell Canyon
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Location | The trail head is at the Dog Lake parking lot near Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, | |
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Other | Up to 12 miles one-way/5 hr. one-way. Easy to strenuous | |
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This section of the John Muir Trail follows the Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River up an idyllic green canyon to the rocky Donohue Pass, 12 miles from the trail head and over 2,000 feet above it. While this is a good starting point for a backcountry expedition, a shorter hike up Lyell Canyon -- say, 3 miles each way -- is perfect for a picnic-centered day hike for most any group of hikers. Backpackers can continue from here into the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area; day hikers can loop back through the Vogelsang area.
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0 stars | Frommer's Recommended |
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