Hard

Cathedral Lakes (Tuolumne)

California

Distance7 mi
Est. time~2 hr 50 min
Elevation gain1,000 ft
RouteOut & back
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Cathedral Lakes (Tuolumne) is a hard 7-mile out & back hike in California with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. a high-country classic below Cathedral Peak.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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