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Cathedral Lakes Trail to Upper Cathedral
Climb steadily along the John Muir Trail toward Upper Cathedral Lake. Cathedral Peak and Echo Peak give the route its distinctive backdrop.
- Activity
- Mountain day hike
- Distance / format
- 7.6 miles round-trip · NPS estimate: 6–7 hours
- Effort / terrain
- 1,000 feet of elevation gain
- Start here
- Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center parking, as described by NPS
Good to know
The 0.7-mile one-way spur to Lower Cathedral Lake adds distance if taken. No pets or bicycles. Seasonal Tioga Road controls vehicle access.
Details checked November 10, 2026 · Source & current notices ↗
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