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Tuolumne Meadow – Lyell Fork Valley loop from Parsons Memorial Lodge

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Tuolumne Meadow – Lyell Fork Valley loop from Parsons Memorial Lodge

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Tuolumne Meadow – Lyell Fork Valley loop from Parsons Memorial Lodge

04:01

15.5km

90m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 48 m for 142 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 265 m for 129 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 465 m for 62 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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84 m

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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251 m

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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429 m

Tuolumne Meadow

Highlight • Natural

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

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1.32 km

View to Puppy Dome

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Puppy Dome is one of the smallest domes in Yosemite National Park. In addition to the big brother Lembert Dome this dome runs between huge pines. Most people are …

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2.85 km

Lyell Fork crossing

Highlight • Bridge

These two iconic long distance trails here run parallel for a while, with several potential connecting trails, before merging for a section further south.

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7.63 km

Lyell Fork Valley

Highlight • Trail

For several miles, you hike along flowing Lyell Fork with breathtaking views over meadows and mountains. The trail is flat and you can enjoy the view to its fullest.

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8.05 km

View to Mammoth Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

While you hike along one of the few flat sections of the John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail, you can enjoy the view towards peaks like Mammoth Peak without watching your footsteps …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

390 m

286 m

225 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.65 km

775 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

-3°C

7 %

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Tuolumne Meadow – Lyell Fork Valley loop from Parsons Memorial Lodge

Tuolumne Meadows Store, Grill & Campground

Toulumne Meadows Hut 🏡

Tuolumne Meadow

View to Puppy Dome

Lyell Fork crossing

Lyell Fork Valley

View to Mammoth Peak

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