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Soda Springs – Tuolumne Meadow loop from Tuolumne Meadows

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Soda Springs – Tuolumne Meadow loop from Tuolumne Meadows

Easy

3.4

(11)

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Soda Springs – Tuolumne Meadow loop from Tuolumne Meadows

01:13

4.74km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.69 km for 129 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 2.89 km for 171 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Carbonated mineral rich water bubbles out of the ground - until today there is no explanation of this phenomenon. The small wooden enclosure was built in 1885 to protect the water from grazing animals.

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2.65 km

Tuolumne Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Alpine meadow landscape with rare plants (like pincushion beard thread).

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2.83 km

Toulumne Meadows Hut 🏡

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This historic hut built of natural stone is the oldest structure in this eastern high part of Yosemite National Park. It still serves as a shelter in winter, often buried under snow, and as the campground reservation office in summer.

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2.91 km

Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill & Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a very busy location during the summer season. You can get here by car, bicycle and via foot. Most of the PCT thruhikers walk to Tuolumne Meadows Store …

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3.00 km

Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill & Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a very busy location during the summer season. You can get here by car, bicycle and via foot. Most of the PCT thruhikers walk to Tuolumne Meadows Store …

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4.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

800 m

724 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.24 km

426 m

351 m

212 m

121 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

-3°C

6 %

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Soda Springs – Tuolumne Meadow loop from Tuolumne Meadows

Parsons Memorial Lodge

Soda Springs

Tuolumne Meadow

Toulumne Meadows Hut 🏡

Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill & Campground

Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill & Campground

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