Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The trail begins around Tioga Lake, a popular stop just outside Yosemite's eastern entrance gate.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The trail leaves at a downward slope behind the interpretive sign.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Tioga Lake is a popular spot for people to spend the afternoon. Though very few people venture past the lake into the trails behind it.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
A weathered sign marking the path to Glacier Canyon and Dana Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Beyond Tioga Lake, the trail begins climbing beside a stream from the lakes above.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The steep slope of the trail turns the stream into one lengthy series of cascading waterfalls along your hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Atop the first plateau is a grassy meadow area, where the less ambitious can head off and visit the scenic stream or other nearby ponds great for swimming in.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Dana Lake is actually a series of lakes at the base of Mt. Dana, fed by glacial melt. Near the lower of these lakes is where the trail disappears and the path becomes a trail-less scramble over loose scree.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Upper Dana Lake, a large cool blue water pool fed by the Dana Glacier visible on the side of Mount Dana.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Dana Lake, a quiet and surreal destination.