Upper Cathedral Lake – John Muir Trail loop from Tuolumne Meadows
Upper Cathedral Lake – John Muir Trail loop from Tuolumne Meadows
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Upper Cathedral Lake – John Muir Trail loop from Tuolumne Meadows
04:32
14.9km
490m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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7.35 km
Upper Cathedral Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
10.7 km
John Muir Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
14.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.5 km
243 m
148 m
Surfaces
13.1 km
1.47 km
148 m
121 m
< 100 m
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