Plan Around Tenaya Lake
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Tenaya Lake Details
This is one of Yosemite's few easily accessible lakes, and you can picnic, sunbathe, swim or canoe while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding domes, mountains, and forests. There are two picnic areas here. The 1.6-mile long lake is named for Chief Tenaya of the Ahwahneechee tribe, though the tribe itself called it Pie-we-ack, or "Lake of the Shining Rocks." There's an easy, 2.5-mile loop trail that you can hike for beautiful views from various vantage points around the lake.
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Nearby Parks Around Tenaya Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tenaya Lake
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0.1 mi away
Murphy Creek Trailhead
There are two semi-permanent pit toilets located at the parking lot.
0.2 mi away
Murphy Creek
This is one of the least crowded trails off of Tioga Road.
0.3 mi away
Tenaya Lake (T25)
This alpine lake is made even more beautiful by the light granite rock formations that serve as its backdrop.
0.6 mi away
Sunrise Lakes Trailhead
There is a small semi-permanent pit toilet located at the trailhead parking lot.
0.6 mi away
Clouds Rest
A strenuous hike which ends with one of the most rewarding views in Yosemite.
