Dog Lake
One of Yosemite's easier day hikes, this is a fairly short trail to a pretty mountain lake.
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Dog Lake Details
While the trail is well maintained, it does have steep segments. The lake was named by U.S. Geological Surveyest Robert Marshall because of an odd discovery he made in 1898: an abandoned sheepdog with a litter of pups. Although not one of the Park's most spectacular sites, it is lined with evergreens, small meadows, and good views of Mount Gibbs and Mount Lewis. Trailhead: Tioga Road, 7 miles west of Tioga Pass
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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