Difficult
Merced Lake to Sunrise Camp Trail [CLOSED]
Yosemite Valley, California
12.1 mi
Distance
3,645 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 33m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
The amazing Long Meadow, Wondrous granite mountains, and secret waterfall are all quotes. The hike starts out along the river with hard granite and stark rock faces. You can follow the trail up the stream to a waterfall. The trail heads north towards Sunrise camp at a junction a few miles from Merced Lake. The section of trail has amazing views, but the forest is being ravaged by beetles. The trail goes west, then south, before it goes into the meadow. Sunrise High Sierra Camp is located on a bluff overlooking a meadow and is one of the loveliest settings in the Sierras.
Trail Details
Point to Point
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
No Dogs
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:2,143 ft
Max:2,990 ft
1,111 ft
507 ft
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Trail Conditions
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