Soda Springs
The distinct difference between these springs and others is that the water here is naturally carbonated.
Plan Around Soda Springs
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Soda Springs Details
The main spring is protected by a log enclosure. The trail to the springs runs through the rippling grasses of Tuolumne Meadow, past goldenrod, purple penstemon, and shooting stars. Lembert Dome looms to the east, while the granite Mammoth Peak is visible to the south. The trail is almost entirely flat, wide, and sandy, and makes the walk to the Springs both enjoyable and easy.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
Nearby Parks Around Soda Springs
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Soda Springs
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0.1 mi away
Parsons Memorial Lodge
Built by the Sierra Club, this small building is named for Edward Taylor Parsons, the club's director from 1905 to 1914.
0.1 mi away
Parsons Lodge
There is a small semi-permanent pit toilet located at the building near Parsons Lodge.
0.5 mi away
Tuolumne Meadows
This trail accesses Soda Springs, the Parsons Memorial Lodge, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center.
0.5 mi away
Tuolumne Gas Station
A seasonal gas station located on Tioga Road.
