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Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, Yosemite National Park

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#8 of 24 in Nature in Yosemite National Park

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Hike around Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail and take in the beautiful scenery, including surrounding cliffs. In spring or early summer, the water swells and offers fantastic reflections, while during the low season it is playfully called "Mirror Meadow." No matter when you visit, the area offers plenty of tranquility. During your walk, be sure to check out the informational panels alongside the trail, which discuss the lake's seasonal qualities and some of the area's cultural history. Remember to wear comfortable hiking shoes and take plenty of water. To visit Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail and get the most from your holiday in Yosemite National Park, create itinerary details personal to you using our Yosemite National Park day trip planning website .

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Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail Reviews

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• By IN_Travelers47906

  Mirror Lake: It was not until our fourth visit to Yosemite that we discovered Mirror Lake. What a wonderful experience enhanced by a wonderful hike off the beaten path. The Mirror Lake trail...  more »

• By AllyG99

  We walked on trail from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Curry Village. Trail was lovely -well maintained and not steep. Good for a long stroll in the valley. We got to Mirror Lake which is usually so...  more »

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• By Uzma Ali

  The water level was a bit low but it was still as gorgeous as ever. Try to take the trail from the visitor center that is for the bicycles if you’re not into hiking. I took the trail from lower falls and it was brutal but obviously was a lot more fun.

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• By Florian Graf

  Probably the best pictures we took in Yosemite. Gotta be lucky with the sunlight and weather though. Best photo spot was from a little bridge.

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