3.0 hr
Overview
Half Dome reflected in the lake on one of Yosemite's flattest hikes, the Mirror Lake Trail. 5-mile loop. Almost no one past the first mile of the back half.
Trail Stats
7.2 km
146 m
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Photos
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Walk down the paved road from the shuttle bus stop.
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When you see the dirt trail to the right, take that for the scenic route. If you just want to get to the lake as quickly as possible, hike straight up the road for about 15 minutes. Otherwise let’s take the scenic route…
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Mirror Lake was made famous in this photo by Ansel Adams. Photo: The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust
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Here’s what the shuttle bus looks like. Most of the crowds just go to Mirror Lake, the short hike option.
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Take the free park shuttle to stop 17, or park around Curry & Half Dome Village and walk to the trailhead.
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Walk down the paved road from the shuttle bus stop.
Trail photo
Mirror Lake was made famous in this photo by Ansel Adams. Photo: The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust
Trail photo
No caption provided.
Trail photo
Here’s what the shuttle bus looks like. Most of the crowds just go to Mirror Lake, the short hike option.
Trail photo
Take the free park shuttle to stop 17, or park around Curry & Half Dome Village and walk to the trailhead.
Trail photo
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