| |
|
| | Trekking in California is a tremendous way to spend some time. California is a fine place for outdoors folks. Each one of the many backcountry trails of California is worth backcountry hiking. Gaylor Lakes Trail is 8.6 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. This is one of a very small number of hiking trails in this area. This is a great outdoors hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Gaylor Lakes Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to |
|
pick you up at the other end. This great outdoors hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The charming hiking trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a fine way to explore these
| | mountains. During the long summer days, highs usually are in the 80's at Gaylor Lakes Trail, and the night is a little colder of course, mostly in the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Gaylor Lakes Trail temperatures sink to the 0's. Around Gaylor Lakes Trail you don’t get a lot of rain; January is when you get the most snow here, and October on the other hand is the driest. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 1,445 feet, and that is about average. Don’t forget to check | |
|
for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Gaylor Lakes Trail is a very long way away from modern life, and it's one of those sites where trekking is great. Put on your trekking shoes, and hit the backcountry hiking trail, Gaylor Lakes Trail in Tuolumne County, California
is a really great site to spend some time. This hiking trail is a mid length hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This backcountry hike shouldn't take more than 7.5 hours, but
of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. California has plenty of brilliant backcountry trails, and one of these is Gaylor Lakes Trail in Tuolumne County. There's not much difference in elevation along Gaylor Lakes Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions
along the whole hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
It's a perfect idea to stop at Mine Creek, it's right next door to Gaylor Lakes Trail, and Tioga Campground is a wonderful local campground. Tioga Pass is a tremendous spot to spend some time at, and get your
heart pumping on the splendid whitewater of Tenaya Creek.
Moraine Flat is a fine place; a quick trip to Parker Pass Creek is unquestionably a delightful idea. This place, Gaylor Lakes Trail, it completely has so much outdoors exciting stuff. Life's too short to enjoy all the
fun stuff in the Central Sierra Nevada. Gaylor Lakes Trail is a good spot to visit for more than one day, Junction Campground is a good spot to camp nearby, and sites like Dana Meadows are magnificent to explore.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.8793, Longitude -119.3026
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.9102, Longitude -119.2574
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 1445 feet
Yosemite Gateway Motel, Lee Vining
|
15 miles away
Whether you are traveling to Yosemite National Park in the summer, or are looking for an affordable and comfortable place to stay on your winter vacation, the Yosemite Gateway Motel is the perfect spo...
|
| |
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake
|
15 miles away
The Heidelberg Inn is a European-style inn located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The exterior of the inn has a gingerbread appearance, reminiscent of the Barvarian Alps' architecture. Inside th...
|
|
User input for Gaylor Lakes Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Gaylor Lakes Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gaylor Lakes Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County, California
| |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Gaylor Lakes Trail. |
| | Trails Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
 |
John Muir Trail - section 2,
County
, 11 miles away, 33.1 hiking miles, 3881 feet elevation difference |
|
Pacific Crest Trail - section 12,
County
, 14 miles away, 67 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Hotels Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
 |
Yosemite Gateway Motel, Lee Vining
, 15 miles away |
|
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake
, 15 miles away |
|
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 24 miles away |
|
Snowbird Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes
, 24 miles away |
|
1849 Condos at Mammoths Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Lakes
, 24 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|
