Upper Gaylor Lake sits high in Yosemite’s alpine country, just above Tioga Pass. At over 10,000 feet, the air is crisp and the scenery opens up fast - the short but steep trail leads you to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by granite ridges and meadows dotted with wildflowers in summer. From the lake, you can spot sweeping views of Mount Dana, Mount Gibbs, and the peaks along the Sierra crest. It’s a peaceful place to sit by the water, take in the quiet, and appreciate Yosemite’s high-elevatio

Think you’ve seen Yosemite? Think again. 🤯 The Tioga Pass area shows a side of the park most people never get to experience. Up here, the scenery shifts to rugged peaks and quiet alpine lakes that feel far removed from the busy valley floor. Hiking up Gaylor Peak gives you some of the best views around - looking out over Tioga Lake, the massive Mount Dana, and the endless ridge of the Sierra Crest. You can spot the chain of Upper, Middle, and Lower Gaylor Lakes, the peaceful Granite Lake, and t

Tioga Road, Olmsted Point, Tioga Pass. Yosemite National Park. #yosemitenationalpark | Just Drive America