California hiking trails - Gaylor Lakes Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County

   
  We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Gaylor Lakes Trail in Tuolumne County, California is just what you need. If you happen to be in California, why not go hiking, it is a fine idea. Brilliant great outdoors trails in California are in abundance, and one of those is Gaylor Lakes Trail in Tuolumne County. The time needed for this trek is roughly 7.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. With its 8.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length great outdoors hiking trail. The warmest time of
    the year at Gaylor Lakes Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Gaylor Lakes Trail temperatures sink to the 0's. Gaylor Lakes Trail is a very long way away from
modern life, and backcountry trekking along this trail is very fun. There's not much difference in elevation along the great outdoors hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Every California great outdoors trail is worth hiking. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,445 feet which is an average number. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors trails in this region. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before  
you go. Gaylor Lakes Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Trekking here in California is a must. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Gaylor Lakes Trail is commonly a relatively dried up place; January is when you get the most snow here; October is the month with the least moisture. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The length of this great outdoors trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The scenic great outdoors trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these peaks.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not go to close by Mine Creek if you're here at Gaylor Lakes Trail, and you could always look at Tioga Pass. So many amusing things in the Central Sierra Nevada, just phenomenal. It's a great idea to explore Parker Pass Creek, it's in the neighborhood of Gaylor Lakes Trail, and do set aside some time for Moraine Flat since you're here at Gaylor Lakes Trail.
But wait, there's more to do near Gaylor Lakes Trail. Don’t forget to stop at Dana Meadows while you're here at Gaylor Lakes Trail, and if you came for an overnight stay Tioga Campground is a tremendous site to camp. Junction Campground is a wonderful campground nearby, and paddling on Tenaya Creek is so much fun.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.8793, Longitude -119.3026
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.9102, Longitude -119.2574
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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


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 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
 Camp Grounds Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
Tioga Campground, Mono County, 1 miles away
Junction Campground, Mono County, 2 miles away
Tioga Junction Campground, Mono County, 2 miles away
Sawmill Campground, Mono County, 2 miles away
Saddlebag Campground, Mono County, 3 miles away
 Whitewater Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County County , 16 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
 National Parks Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 33 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 41 miles away
 Hotels Near Gaylor Lakes Trail:
Yosemite Gateway Motel, Lee Vining , 15 miles away
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake , 15 miles away
Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes , 22 miles away
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park , 24 miles away
The Village Lodge, Mammoth Lakes , 24 miles away
 Lakes Near Gaylor Lakes Trail
Fantail Lake, Mono County , 2 miles away
Gardisky Lake, Mono County , 3 miles away

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