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Tioga Lake North overlook – Tioga Pass loop from Lee Vining

Tioga Lake North overlook – Tioga Pass loop from Lee Vining

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Tioga Lake North overlook – Tioga Pass loop from Lee Vining

02:39

38.7km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 5, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.48 km for 10.9 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 16.4 km for 1.72 km

Dismount required: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 18.2 km for 994 m

Dismount required: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 19.3 km for 93 m

Dismount required: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 19.4 km for 104 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 19.5 km for 2.91 km

Dismount required: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 22.4 km for 10.8 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

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8.60 km

Tioga Pass Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The climb is relentless, the views are breathtaking, and the memories will last a lifetime. Heading west from Lee Vining towards Yosemite via Tioga Pass is not for the faint …

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13.6 km

Lee Vining Creek Canyon Overlook - Tioga Pass Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Lee Vining Creek Canyon Overlook the deep canyon can be appreciated, and the precarious section of Tioga Pass Road clinging to the rockslide on the side of the canyon …

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15.2 km

Ellery Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located just outside of the East Entrance of Yosemite National Park, Ellery Lake is just a beautiful as any scenery you'll find inside the park. In addition to the amazing …

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17.1 km

Tioga Lake North overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth circling the lake to see the amazing panorama from this side, looking south.

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18.1 km

Tioga Lake Mt Dana Overlook - Glacier Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Right from the start the Glacier Canyon Trail offers amazing vistas. The trailhead offers an elevated view across Tioga Lake with the backdrop of mountains, most prominently Mt Dana, mirrored …

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19.4 km

Tioga Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

In the summer months, Highway 120 is the access gateway into Yosemite National Park if you are coming from the Eastern Sierra side. It is closed until late spring and …

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19.4 km

Yosemite National Park Eastern Entrance Gate

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the eastern entrance gate to Yosemite National Park, located at Tioga Pass. Here you can find more about the current opening hours of the pass: nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm

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