Mirror Lake Loop
A flexible valley hike beneath Half Dome with a paved approach and a rougher circuit around Tenaya Creek.
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Sierra Nevada
- Distance
- 8 km full loop; 3.2 km to the lake and back
- Typical duration
- 2–3 hours full loop; about 1 hour for the shorter option
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Best season
- Spring for strongest water reflections; year-round with seasonal ice and heat planning
- Trail type
- Loop or shorter out and back
Route data may change. Verify closures, permits, weather, transport and navigation with official sources before departure.