Published: July 28th 2025, 1:36:14 pm
📍Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite
Two stunning alpine lakes—Upper Cathedral Lake and Lower Cathedral Lake
Trailhead: Cathedral Lakes Trailhead (off Tioga Road)
Distance: 9 miles round trip to both lakes
Elevation Gain: ~1,000 ft
Elevation: ~9,600 ft at Upper Cathedral Lake
Best day of the summer, hands down.
A tough hike, a damn good lunch, and a cold plunge in an alpine lake surrounded by granite giants. 🌲💦 2025’s favorite memory right here.