Yosemite National Park · CA
Cathedral Lakes
Moderate · Day hike · Best in Summer, Fall
Length
7 mi
Gain
1,000 ft
Scenery
★★★★★
About this trail
Tuolumne Meadows' most beloved hike — a gentle climb through lodgepole forest to a pair of glacier-carved lakes beneath the spires of Cathedral Peak.
Highlights
- Cathedral Peak reflection
- Wildflower meadows
- Tioga Pass scenery
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 37.8730, -119.3829
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Tuolumne Meadows trailhead@ mile 0· 8,565 ft
- Lower Cathedral Lake@ mile 3.5
- Cathedral Peak@ mile 3.5
- Upper Cathedral Lake@ mile 4
Plan your visit on the interactive map
See Cathedral Lakes on the live Trailspark map alongside weather averages, gear lists, an elevation profile, and nearby points of interest.
Open Cathedral Lakes on the map →