Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne Meadows is a high-altitude glacial basin in Yosemite National Park, known for granite domes, alpine streams, and access to iconic multi-day trails.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Subregion | California Central Sierra |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne County |
| District | Tuolumne River Basin |
| City | Tuolumne Meadows |
| Neighborhood | Tuolumne Meadows |
| Postal Code | 95389 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 37.873 |
| Longitude | -119.364 |
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6:14 PM LOCAL TIMETuolumne Meadows sits at approximately 2,700 meters within Yosemite National Park, offering a broad, windswept plateau surrounded by granite peaks like Cathedral Peak and Fairview Dome. Its subalpine environment hosts tarn lakes, perennial streams—most notably the Tuolumne River—and a network of well-marked trails leading to destinations such as Glen Aulin, Lundy Canyon, and beyond. The area functions as a high-elevation transit corridor and is popular for day hikes, climbing, and seasonal winter crossing of Tioga Road; services are limited, with a campground and dispersed backcountry camping options. Weather changes rapidly, and high-country precautions are essential, but visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas, accessible subalpine terrain, and a sense of remote wilderness just above the park's lower elevations.
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