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
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.