Mirror Lake
Perfect water play
Category

Hike

Est. Duration

2-3h

Also

Sightseeing

A short hike will take you to one of my favorite places to relax in Yosemite Valley.

Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km) round trip to lake and back; 5 miles (8 km) loop around lake
Elevation: 100 feet
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Time: 1 hour round trip to the lake (end of paved trail); 2-3 hours for full loop
Begin at: Mirror Lake Trailhead (shuttle stop #17)

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Activity level
Age requirement

All ages

Seasonality

Summer

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