McGurk Meadow
A wonderful place to refresh your senses, especially in summer when the meadow abounds with wildflowers.
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McGurk Meadow Details
Named after the small pioneering cabin John McGurk built in the 1890s while he was grazing sheep, McGurk Meadow is a sunny, expansive stretch of waving grasses, lupine, cow parsnip, monkshood, and lilies. The smooth, flat trail that runs through here is great for strolling. It leaves the coniferous forest for the meadow, where it passes the McGurk cabin site and crosses a small brook. The McGurk Meadow Trail ends at Dewey Point (7.5 miles round trip) where it joins the Pohono Trail. Dewey Point affords one of the best, yet more remote, views of Yosemite Valley. Despite its beauty and proximity to Bridalveil Fall, McGurk Meadow remains relatively unknown, and offers a relaxing respite in Yosemite's beautiful wilderness. McGurk Meadow is also the summer home of the very rare Yosemite Great Gray Owl and is one of the best places in the Park to find late summer wildflowers. Trailhead: from Glacier Point road, past Summit Meadow
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.8 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around McGurk Meadow
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Dewey Point
This long, but moderate, trail heads up the north side of Yosemite Valley's granite canyon walls.
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Westfall Meadow
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a meadow without many other people, if you can find it.
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Dewey Point
Visitors come here from around the world to enjoy panoramic views of the Yosemite Valley and El Capitan.
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Bridalveil Creek Campground (G4)
Due to its high elevation and smaller crowds, this is a popular summertime campground.
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Merced Peak View (G3)
Merced Peak is located close to the southern border of Yosemite National Park.
