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 Overview: Distance and elevation reflect a round trip from Dog Lake parking area to both Dog Lake and Lembert Dome. For round trip from Lembert Dome parking area add 0.7 mi and 100 ft elevation. This can also be done as 4.7 mi / 860 ft AEG loop hike with side trips both Dog Lake and Lembert Dome from either parking area using a section of PCT along Dana Fork of Tuolumne River as parking areas connector. Lembert Dome provides a spectacular view of Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding peaks. Have footwear with good traction as approach to the top of the dome is quite steep. Dog Lake is a small mountain lake surrounded by forests and granite mountains with a meadow at the far end. Check out the Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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Dog Lake / Lembert Dome
On our way into Yosemite we drove across the Tioga Pass. I convinced Cheryl to give me an hour to check out Lembert Dome. We've driven by it before and I was desperate to reach the summit. I left Cheryl by the parking lot and walked towards the dome and headed in a clockwise direction. I noticed right away this was not the official trail. There were random foot paths all over the place and I followed the trails in a general upward direction. I was huffing for air on the ascent. I checked my gps and saw I was at roughly 9,000 feet.
After some effort, I reached the saddle and saw my path to the summit. I followed the granite up and continued towards the peak. There were people spread out all over the dome. I worked my way to the summit. From there I enjoyed the views and took everything in. The high country of Yosemite is breathtaking!
After hanging out for a few minutes I returned to the trail. This time I followed the official trail back to Tioga Road. At this point I wanted to get back to Cheryl as quickly as possible so I just followed the road. I was back in a few minutes and we continued our journey.
Lembert Dome is a nice hike with spectacular views! I definitely recommend it if you have 1-2 hours to spend in the area.
After some effort, I reached the saddle and saw my path to the summit. I followed the granite up and continued towards the peak. There were people spread out all over the dome. I worked my way to the summit. From there I enjoyed the views and took everything in. The high country of Yosemite is breathtaking!
After hanging out for a few minutes I returned to the trail. This time I followed the official trail back to Tioga Road. At this point I wanted to get back to Cheryl as quickly as possible so I just followed the road. I was back in a few minutes and we continued our journey.
Lembert Dome is a nice hike with spectacular views! I definitely recommend it if you have 1-2 hours to spend in the area.
2012-06-26 John9L
