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# Tenaya Lake

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## Visit Tenaya Lake

Activities

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#### View a range of rock formations reflected in serene blue water. This popular destination allows families to hike along the lake’s shoreline.

Look for Tenaya Lake as you drive along Tioga Road through Yosemite National Park in California. It will be hard to pass by without stopping and letting all your senses take in the beautiful scenery. Melting snow and rain falling on the surrounding granite peaks flow into the lake. Dip your feet into the cool, clear water and enjoy several hours in this incredible setting.

Have a picnic, kayak or hike around the lake on a trail that families will find manageable. The trail is just a few miles long with several easy streams to cross. The views will undoubtedly provide a memorable experience for all family members. The trail starts and ends at different sections of the road, although you may want to begin at the west end where the first stream may prove to be the most challenging on the hike. Difficulty is dependent on water volume and no bridge is available to choose as an alternate route.

Take some great photos from this area that features stunning scenery from dawn to dusk. You might hear the lake being referred to as the jewel of the high country in this alpine area of the park. Note that the surface of the lake is at 8510 feet (2,480 meters) above sea level. Bring food and water and laze on the small beach as eagles soar high above. 

An eco-sensitive grassy area known as Tuolumne Meadows is a few miles east of the lake. The National Park Service has restored the meadow and lake region to their former natural conditions. Visit the area by staying on trails and bridges while respecting the environment. Toilets are located at both ends of the lake along Tioga Road.

Discover the park’s alpine region at Tenaya Lake before or after observing other natural features in Yosemite Valley. Find Tioga Road near the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park at Tioga Pass. Park at either end of the lake or use the wider parts of the road’s shoulders.

## Plan a trip to see Tenaya Lake

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### The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove

£822

per person

8 Jun - 15 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (570 reviews)

I have stayed here either 3 or 4 times and this time was probably the last unfortunately. I like the cost effectiveness and honestly it’s a safe little cheap hotel. There’s a fridge and a nice area to put your bags. There is also 2 windows which I am a fan as a big fresh air girl but when it’s hot out the ac does work. The doors slam especially loud which sucks because the rooms are very small and close together. Also if you don’t have respectful neighbors, as I did not, you can hear them screaming and acting stupid all night. There is no monitoring of the parking lot so anyone can come and park and visit the noisy neighbors as well. The floors could use a good swiffering but my main issue was the huge hairball that was left in my bathroom:( she kept me awake the first night. Requested a room cleaning from the webcam people and they said there’s a cleaning staff shortage so it wouldn’t get cleaned that day and that was the full discussion. Didn’t get cleaned any of the days I was there for 3\. Meanwhile the cleaning lady (who is very nice by the way) was doing the room two doors down from mine. Anyway that’s enough for me. Also no microwave anywhere.

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### The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne 

Golden Triangle

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£2,091

per person

26 Jun - 29 Jun

found 18 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Los Angeles (LAX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)

Service was wonderful. Not desire unfulfilled.

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Fisherman's Wharf

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15 Jun - 19 Jun

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Return flight included

London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)

9/10 Wonderful! (7,351 reviews)

Very good hotel for the price and location. Staff was helpful. Parking is really expensive, but it is SF, so expected.

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#### Olmsted Point

Look out into the wide expanse of Tenaya Canyon from this viewpoint and see the stony sentinel of Half Dome presiding over the tree-studded valley.

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#### Tuolumne Meadows

Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers.

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#### Half Dome

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Half Dome during your travels in Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. 

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#### Mirror Lake

Explore a jewel of a lake located between North Dome and Half Dome. It is the final remnant of an ancient glacial lake that once covered Yosemite.

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#### Lembert Dome

Climb or hike to the top of a granite massif and look out across sweeping meadows and glacier-fed rivers from the rocky outcrop’s rounded peak.

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#### Nevada Fall

Make your way up an immense natural staircase to reach the powerful plumes of this magnificent waterfall and enjoy views of the gleaming water-streaked granite.

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