Tuolumne Meadows

Tuolumne Meadows, as viewed from Lembert Dome

Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle, dome -studded meadowy section of the Tuolumne River, in the eastern section of Yosemite National Park. Its approximate location is . Its approximate elevation is 2650m.

Tuolumne Meadows has a good view of the Cathedral Range (in the background of the image, looking south), Lembert Dome and Mount Dana (to the north). Camping is available at the Tuolumne Meadows campground (reservations recommended). Excellent hiking and rock climbing are accessible from Tuolumne Meadows, which tends to be less crowded than Yosemite Valley. The John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail run through Tuolumne Meadows. Downstream (flowing to the right (western) side of the image), the Tuolumne River cascades over Waterwheel Falls, near Glen Aulin , eventually pooling at Hetch Hetchy.

Sections of the mountains of the Sierra near the meadows are glaciated; the roads to the meadows are generally free of snow between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The park rangers will know conditions in the meadows. (No guns are allowed in the park.)

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