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Lower Cathedral Lake via John Muir Trail

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3.8 mi
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1 hrs 57 min
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1,034 ft
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This is a easy one way trail to Lower Cathedral Lake in Yosemite National Park.

This trail goes by North Buttress and Cathedral Lake.

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    1 year, 9 months ago
    Great hike, went to Lower and Upper Lakes; enjoyed Lower lake better so if pressed for time go there IMO. Lots of mosquitoes in late June so bring repellent. Regardless this hike is totally worth it!
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Roos 8 years, 10 months ago
11-06-15 Yosemite John Muir trail
Leuke wandeling door bossen en over beekjes. Eerste stuk zwaar en stijl. Veel muggen vooral bij cath lakes. Van bossen naar meadows tot een schitterend meer!
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