May Lake Junction (T21)
Take the enjoyable 1.8-mile ride to the May Lake Trailhead and observe beautiful Snow Flat along the way.
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May Lake Junction (T21) Details
There are two interpretive signs located at the parking area opposite the road to May Lake Trailhead. The first describes the history of Tioga Road. The second discusses the machinery used by Great Sierra Consolidated Silver Mining Company in the operation of the Great Sierra Mine located on Tioga Hill. The May Lake Trailhead is the starting point for access to the May Lake High Sierra Camp, which is located 1.2 miles down the trail. This backcountry camp is operated by Park concessionaire Delaware North. Roadside marker: T21
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around May Lake Junction (T21)
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0.4 mi away
Clouds Rest View (T23)
This vantage point offers excellent views of Clouds Rest, Half Dome, and Mt. Starr King.
0.4 mi away
Glacial Moraine (T22)
This is the location of a moraine created by a glacier moving down Snow Creek.
1.3 mi away
Half Dome View (T20)
The short pull-off located here offers views of Half Dome and Mt. Starr King.
1.4 mi away
#12 Olmsted Point
The shuttle system currently closed due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response.
1.4 mi away
Olmsted Point (T24)
A viewing area off Tioga Road where in various directions, you'll observe Tenaya Canyon, Half Dome, and Tenaya Lake.
