Mirror Lake via Valley Loop Trail

  ANY LOW YES

Difficulty: ⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Mileage: 6 mi

Region: Yosemite NP

Elev. Gain: 341 ft

When to Go: Year-Round

Avg. Time: 2.5 hr

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Lollipop

Pass: America the Beautiful or $35

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

37.739071, -119.569328

 

Know Before You Go:

  • Family-friendly!

  • Visit during the spring to see the best reflections in Mirror Lake.

  • Expect to find crowds near the lake even though the majority of the trail has fairly low traffic.