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Tiogalakeangler

Hike

Bennetville Vis Loop

Ends at Tioga Lake
Inside Inyo National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

2.3 mi one way · 478 ft climb · 9,869 ft high point · Moderate

In Inyo National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Bennetville Vis Loop reaches Tioga Lake and Tioga Lake Overlook in 2.3 mi with moderate difficulty in Inyo National Forest.

Elevation

287 ft of gain and 478 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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3.0 mi from the trailhead
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Campground · California

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North Dome Trail
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Tioga LakeDestination · 0.0 mi in
Tioga Lake OverlookDestination · 0.0 mi in
Gaylor PeakNearby · 0.2 mi in
Upper Gaylor LakeNearby · 0.3 mi in
Shell LakeNearby · 1.3 mi in
Ellery LakeNearby · 2.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Tioga Lake
Tioga Pass caldera
Gaylor Peak
Great Sierra Mine Historic Site
Tioga Pass

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 287 ft
Descent: 478 ft
High point: 9,869 ft
Low point: 9,534 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 12
Trailhead: 37.9224° N · 119.2552° W

Get directions Open the map

6.3 mi from the trailhead

Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Campground

6.5 mi from the trailhead

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp

Campground

19 mi from you

Half Dome Trail

Summits Half Dome
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,896 ft of climbing

2.0 mi one way · 1,896 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Snow Creek Trail

Ends at Tenaya Lake
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4,811 ft of climbing

10.2 mi of trails · 4,811 ft climb · Moderate

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Clouds Rest Trail

Ends at Tenaya Lake
Inside Yosemite Wilderness
3,513 ft of climbing

9.4 mi one way · 3,513 ft climb

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Four Mile Trail

Passes Union Point
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,700 ft of climbing

4.8 mi one way · 3,700 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp under a mile away

Yosemite Falls Trail

Passes Eagle Tower
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,237 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 3,237 ft climb · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp under a mile away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Sat61°38°Sunny
Sun60°40°Partly Sunny
Mon56°38°Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Tue58°39°Sunny
Wed61°39°Sunny
Thu61°39°Mostly Sunny
Fri59°Mostly Sunny

Sat: Sunny · wind 5 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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