Mirror Lake Loop Magic

Gaze up at Half Dome—Mirror Lake Loop reveals Tenaya Canyon, Watkins Mountain, and Washington Column in a fresh light. Stunning year-round, but peak beauty hits spring/early summer when the lake swells, reflecting cliffs in calm waters. Summer’s dry spell? It morphs into “Mirror Lake Meadow.” First mile: paved service road to the lake. Loop follows Tenaya Creek’s far bank, crossing bridges post-Snow Creek Trail junction, then circles back. Pro tip: South of the loop, a tempting “shortcut” over boulders turns dangerous fast—ankle-deep turns thigh-high, currents trap hikers. Stick to the trail, watch downstream near water. #Outdoors#Hiking#MirrorLakeLoop #YosemiteHikes#LakesideTrails