Challenge
Stage 3: Tuolumne Meadows → Lyell Canyon
Sierra Nevada
About This Hike
Stage 3 offers a peaceful reprieve with a gentle, mostly flat walk through Lyell Canyon, one of the most scenic and serene stretches of the JMT. This lush glacial valley is lined with wildflowers, meadows, and the meandering Lyell Fork of the Tuolumne River.
Quick Facts
Distance
8.5 miles
Elevation
9100 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
1 day
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