Mono Meadow
This secluded woodland path is an easy stroll through a meadow and fire-damaged pine forests.
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Mono Meadow Details
Generally used as a route to access Yosemite's backcountry, this trail cuts through the middle of the wildflower-strewn meadow and climbs over small hills and a pretty stream typical of High Sierra meadows. There is a large granite bank to the left of the trail that offers good views of 9,092-foot Mount Starr King and panoramas of other Yosemite landmarks. During the spring and early summer, this trail can be muddy and infested with mosquitoes. Trailhead: from the south side of Glacier Point Road, near Chinquapin NOTE: From mid-May to September, if you arrive between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., you may be required to use a free shuttle from Badger Pass to Glacier Point, if Glacier Point parking lot fills up. During this time, a free shuttle operates between Badger Pass and Glacier Point. If you arrive at the Badger Pass turnoff before 10 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m., you can drive to Glacier Point (and all trailheads). The free shuttle leaves Badger Pass every 20 minutes and stops at Sentinel Dome/Taft Point trailhead, Washburn Point, and Glacier Point. Upon request or flag-down, the shuttle stops at McGurk Meadow, Ostrander Lake, and Mono Meadow trailheads. The first shuttle leaves Badger Pass at 10 a.m., the last shuttle leaves Badger Pass at 4:30 p.m., and the last shuttle leaves Glacier Point at 5:30 p.m.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.2 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mono Meadow
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Mono Meadow Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to Mono Meadow and is located off of Glacier Point Road.
0.5 mi away
Clark Range View (G6)
The perfect vantage point to take in the incredible majesty of this subrange of California's Sierra Nevada mountains.
0.7 mi away
Pothole Meadows (G7)
This meadow is named for the unusual round pools of water that form here in spring and summer months.
1.1 mi away
Ostrander Lake Trailhead
There is a small, semi-permanent pit toilet located at the trailhead parking lot.
1.1 mi away
Bridalveil Creek
This trail wanders through pine forests and green meadows and is a pleasant, uncrowded walk in the woods.
