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| | Backpacking and hiking trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and among these are Ten Lakes Trail in Mariposa County. No chance of getting bored in California if you like the outdoors. Every single California hiking trail is well worth a walk. A lot of rainfall falls at Ten Lakes Trail; during January this region sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. This is a vicinity covered with lots of hiking trails. Ten Lakes Trail is a trail rather far from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, but when you spend some time |
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backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This area does get very dry sometimes,
| | so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. With its 33.8 miles of walking distance; it's a long backpacking and hiking trail. The length of Ten Lakes Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect hiking trail for experienced trekkers in nice shape. Backpacking in California is the good thing to do. Put on your backcountry hiking shoes, and hit the trail, if you happen to be in Mariposa County of California, Ten Lakes Trail is an outstanding local | |
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trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for Ten Lakes Trail is 2,769 feet which is a higher than average number. Backpacking here in the Central Sierra
Nevada is the best way to enjoy these summits. Now, this is roughly a 5-day hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Ten Lakes Trail. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime
are in the 40's while Ten Lakes Trail night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Different parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly
about the general area:
A glorious location for whitewater paddling near Ten Lakes Trail is Yosemite Creek; a spree to Yosemite National Park is recommended. That right there is a load of enjoyable stuff already but it goes on, the Central Sierra Nevada has it all. Put some
time aside to spend at Waterwheel Falls while you're here at Ten Lakes Trail, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Register Creek.
Halfmoon Meadow is right here at Ten Lakes Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Ten Lakes Pass since you're here at Ten
Lakes Trail. This river is always fun. A great place like Pate Valley here at Ten Lakes Trail is too brilliant to miss; Tenaya Lake Campground is a fine campground here. A river like this is too good to miss.
So much fun stuff to do at Ten Lakes Trail, so little time. It's
always great to have a look at Snow Creek Falls; hey, Piute Creek is a brilliant local stream. Be careful coming to the Central Sierra Nevada, you might not ever want to return back home again. If you came for an overnight stay Porcupine Flat Campground is a brilliant spot to camp, and you can run the rapids of Tuolumne River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.8518, Longitude -119.5746
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.8346, Longitude -119.4627
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 16.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 16.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 33.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 15.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 33.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 15.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2769 feet
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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13 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
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13 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
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User input for Ten Lakes Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Ten Lakes Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Ten Lakes Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| | Trails Near Ten Lakes Trail:
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Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa
County
, 6 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference |
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Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa
County
, 7 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 7 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa
County
, 7 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference |
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John Muir Trail - section 1,
County
, 8 miles away, 18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference |
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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 8 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa
County
, 8 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Ten Lakes Trail:
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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
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Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 19 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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| | Hotels Near Ten Lakes Trail:
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Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 13 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 13 miles away |
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Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 13 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 13 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 13 miles away |
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