Ten Lakes Trail,
Yosemite National Park

Located 30.0 miles from Fish Camp, California (CA)
4 Stars
13,271 Steps 1  (6.1 mi)
Trails National Parks Yosemite Ten Lakes Trail

Elevation

The Ten Lakes Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,662 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,533 ft. and an elevation range of 2,129 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.1 mi7,533 ft9,662 ft2,129 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.8 hrs161.61,939 ft479 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.5 hrs39.9479 ft1,939 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Ten Lakes Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Tiltill Mountain, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Piute Mountain, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Matterhorn Peak, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, CA
  5. Topo Map: Ten Lakes, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Falls Ridge, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tamarack Flat, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Yosemite Falls, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tenaya Lake, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Ten Lakes Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.1 miles (9.7 km) or 13,271 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ten Lakes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.8 hours in one direction and in 2.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.