Historic, trans-Sierra trail climbs gently through wet meadows and rushing creeks

General Information

Length:

7.9 mi roundtrip

Elevation Gain:

1,174 feet

Pet Policy:

Pets NOT allowed on trails

Seasons:

Summer and Fall

Trailhead:

Mono Pass Trailhead off Tioga Rd

Location:

Website:

Rating:

★ 5.0

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How to Get There

From Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (64 mi): Take El Portal Rd and Big Oak Flat Rd to Ireland Lake. Follow Tioga Rd/Tioga Pass Rd. Turn right at trailhead.

Overview

This historic, trans-Sierra trail climbs gently at first from the Mono Pass parking area, through wet meadows and rushing creeks. At the Spillway Lake junction, the trail climbs steadily and more steeply to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet). Don't miss the spectacular view of Mono Lake and Bloody Canyon: from the pass, hike a bit farther toward Upper Sardine Lake.

This article uses material from nps.gov "Yosemite National Parks"