Mirror Lake

A seasonal lake at the foot of Half Dome that, in spring when the water is still, reflects Half Dome and the surrounding cliffs.

Mirror Lake is a shallow lake on Tenaya Creek. From the 17th stop on the eastern valley shuttle, it's about 1.6 km on foot (3.2 km round trip) along a paved path that is fairly level. In spring, when the lake is full, you can see reflections of Half Dome and Mount Watkins. The lake is gradually silting up, and in late summer and autumn it often becomes just a meadow. You can continue on the roughly 8 km loop trail around the lake. Reflections are best in the early morning when there is no wind.

Opening hours

All day

Lake · Reflections · Trail

Nearby sights

• Yosemite National Park
• Half Dome
• Mist Trail: Vernal & Nevada Falls
• The Ahwahnee
• Glacier Point
• Yosemite Village & Ansel Adams Gallery
• Sentinel Dome
• Yosemite Falls

Places to eat nearby

• Curry Village Pizza Deck
• The Ahwahnee Dining Room
• The Mountain Room
• Jackalopes Bar and Grill
• Evergreen Lodge Restaurant

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