Activity Type: Hiking Nearby City: Lee Vining Length: 11.8 total miles Elevation Gain: Minimal Trail Type: Out-and-back Skill Level: Moderate Duration: 2 days Season: Early July - Early October Trailhead Elevation: 8,680 feet Top Elevation: 10,300 feet Local Contacts: Yosemite National Park This interesting and varied route visits the scenic Elizabeth Lake basin and then goes cross-country over the serrated Cathedral Range to Nelson Lake, where the fishing and camping are good and the scenery excellent. Tip: The trails here are not well established once you pass Elizabeth Lake. Keep your eyes open and a GPS is very helpful. read more

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