![]() ![]() I think it was about 3 miles before reaching Sunrise Lakes. We stopped to setup camp in a meadow that had fire circles set up by previous backpackers. The first night we stopped at Cathedral Lake and didn't quite make it to Sunrise Lakes the first day. My mates and I did this back in July! What a great experience! We actually started in Tuolumne Meadows on the John Muir Trail. The other option is to turn and follow the trail back out to the Tenaya Lake trail head which would take 2-3 hours. Make sure you brings lots of water for this because if you are a superhuman and choose to continue hiking you're going to be putting in a seriously long and grueling day. If you decide to continue on towards Little Yosemite Valley you are back in the land of opportunity and can try and get to the top of Half Dome, or spend some time at Merced Lake. Half Dome and the valley comprise the other view that stretches to the horizon. From the summit you can see the evidence of the aptly named, Little Valley Fire. The final trail sign is at the base of the scramble which last the final 10 minutes of your ascent to the summit. Follow that until you clear the treeline and can really take in the views. The second checkpoint has no sign pointing to Clouds Rest, but helpful hikers have created a rock CR that usually has an arrow pointing to the right. You do have to hop across some trickles and streams along the duration of the hike as well. Once re-connected to the Clouds Rest trail you begin a brief descent before you come across the only lake on the CR Trail. This allows you to break up the hike, spend a night relaxing and help you have an early start back on the trail. Start out at the Tenaya Lake Trailhead, where you can head directly onto the trail for Clouds Rest or you can branch off after 2.7 miles to Sunrise Lakes. Make this an overnight with a scenic stay Sunrise Lakes. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views including Yosemite Valley and Little Yosemite Valley from Clouds Rest.
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