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Sep 07 2018

trekkin_gecko

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Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Hiking		Sep 07 2018
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	4.94 Miles	1,281 AEG

Hiking	4.94 Miles
	1,281 ft AEG

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johnlp

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this was the first hike on our five day yosemite trip
parked at the tioga road entrance station
got going around 1:30 after leaving the valley early morning
a solid uphill right off at 10,000 feet
the trail comes to a pass with a nice view of gaylor lakes
we followed the trail up to an old mining area, cutting between the two lakes
then went off trail to one of the granite lakes
circled middle gaylor lake on the way back
nice starter hike with easy access, good views of the tioga pass area and a little history

this was denny and my fifth trip out this way, second visit to yosemite
john had to sit out last year on the disabled list, but he was back in on this trip

last year on the drive home, we talked about all the hikes left to do, so came back for another round

Culture

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[ checklist ] Mining Equipment

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[ checklist ] Gaylor Lakes Granite Lakes Mount Dana Upper Gaylor Lake

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hazhole

Sep 07 2018

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Mesa, AZ

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Hiking		Sep 07 2018
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	4.99 Miles	1,299 AEG

Hiking	4.99 Miles	2 Hrs 24 Mns	2.17 mph
	1,299 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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johnlp

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Nice hike just inside the Tioga Pass Yosemite entrance. There is a parking lot on the north side right after you enter the park along with the trailhead. There is a little more parking walking distance away on the south side of the road. Nice little climb but worth it before dropping into the lake basin. Pretty lakes. With a small snow year we saw no snow left shady sides or not. I recommend hiking up the hill to the north passed the lakes to the old mine site. Conflicting stories on how the silver mine did but interesting none the less. I read this was once called Dana City and one of the biggest mines in Yosemite. The mines in the area were what got the wagon road built from Crane Flat over Tioga road. The entrances even had tolls way back when... If your not interested in the mine stuff the views of the lakes and basin are great from the mines vantage point. You can make a little loop around the basin and check out Granite lakes also. Nice little hike with Kelly and John.

Side note. John pointed out our first bear around Mammoth Lakes turn off on the way in.

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Sep 07 2018

johnlp

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chandler,az

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Hiking		Sep 07 2018
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	4.94 Miles	1,281 AEG

Hiking	4.94 Miles
	1,281 ft AEG

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First hike of our trip. Nice to be back in the Sierras again! Cool lakes and mining relics.

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Jul 26 2011

lP14

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Joined Dec 03 2009
Tucson, AZ

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Gaylor Lakes

Sierra Nevada, CA

Hiking		Jul 26 2011
		lP14 • Triplogs 46

Hiking	2.00 Miles	800 AEG

Hiking	2.00 Miles	1 Hour	2.00 mph
	800 ft AEG

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Stopped for a quick hike on my way through Yosemite from a week in Mammoth Lakes. I didn't want to deal with the Yosemite summer crowds and this looked a bit off the beaten path. The small parking lot *just* inside the Tioga Pass entrance was nearly full, but my time on the trail (9:30-10:30 a.m.) was relatively solitary until I started hiking back.

Though just a mile to Middle Gaylor Lake, the first half is a steep climb. Completely doable given the short distance, especially with poles, but perhaps the altitude was getting to me more than I realized and I took many "photo" breaks. The scenery was beautiful, especially after the 2011 amazing snowfall.

I was more than pleased when I crested the "hill" (as the ranger at the booth described it) and saw Middle Gaylor Lake in its glory. Though a bit disappointed that the trail didn't lend a better view of Tioga Pass. In any case, MGL was gorgeous. Despite the snow patches, it was very warm in late July and, of course, the air was full of mosquitoes. I, unfortunately, forgot to spray the back of my shoulders.

I lost the trail just beyond where the (seasonal?) creek enters the lake. So I didn't make it to Upper Gaylor Lake. Next year!

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[ checklist ] Marmot (Yellow-Bellied)

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