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| Sunrise Lakes Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
9,500 Feet
Usage:
Heavy
Length, One-way:
3.5 Miles
Difficulty:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
8,150 Feet
Recommended Season:
Early Fall
Elevation Gain, One-way:
1,000 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-June - September
From Crane Flat, Follow Tioga Road eastward 30 miles to the Tenaya Trailhead.
Location Information
This trail begins from the Tenaya Lake Trailhead along Tioga Road slightly west of the lake. Follow the paved access road from the trailhead parking area across the outlet of Tenaya Lake to a trail junction. Bear right at this junction to reach Sunrise Lakes. The left fork leads along the southern shore of Tenaya Lake.The trail leads westward for a short distance following Tenaya Creek then turns sharply southeastward. Within a half mile of the trail junction this route descends slightly to cross the outlet of Mildred Lake. Shortly beyond this stream crossing the trail fords the outlets creeks of upper, middle and lower Sunrise Lakes. After leaving the third creek, switchbacks begin. The trail climbs 800 feet to a junction. Turn left at this junction to reach Sunrise Lakes. (The right side of the fork leads to Clouds Rest.) The trail descends slightly to reach the northern shore of lower Sunrise Lakes within a quarter mile of the junction. There are a few small campsites on the shores of the lower lake. To reach middle Sunrise Lake, the least visited of these lakes, continue hiking eastward. The lake lies north of the trail and is easily accessible via a cross-country route. Upper Sunrise Lake lies over a slight rise, 150 feet, on the trail from the middle lake. It is the largest of the three lakes and the most popular for camping. Several large camping sites lie on the northern shore of upper Sunrise Lake.
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