The Cathedral Lakes are two
lake
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s located In
Yosemite National Park
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,
Mariposa County, California
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. The lakes are situated 1.6 km (1 mi) southwest of
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and 3.2 km (2 mi) east-northeast of
Tenaya Lake;
Tresidder Peak is also near. The lower lake is located at elevation , while the upper lake is located at elevation . The
John Muir Trail is nearby, with a round trip hike from the trailhead in
Tuolumne Meadows.
See also
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List of lakes in California
References
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Lakes of Mariposa County, California
Lakes of Yosemite National Park
Tourist attractions in Mariposa County, California
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