Stage 2: Sunrise Camp → Tuolumne Meadows

Challenge

Stage 2: Sunrise Camp → Tuolumne Meadows

Sierra Nevada

About this hike

Stage 2 traverses rolling alpine terrain past Cathedral Peak and through Lyell Fork’s pristine headwaters, eventually descending into Tuolumne Meadows. This segment is rich in wildflowers, granite spires, and high-mountain lakes, offering some of the most scenic views of the northern Sierra Nevada.

Quick facts

Distance

13.2 miles

Elevation

9920 ft

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

1 day

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