Elizabeth Lake is a
lake
A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much large ...
, in the area of
Tuolumne Meadows Tuolumne Meadows () is a gentle, dome-studded, sub-alpine meadow area along the Tuolumne River in the eastern section of Yosemite National Park in the United States. Its approximate location is . Its approximate elevation is . The term ''Tuolumne Me ...
, in
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park ( ) is an American national park in California, surrounded on the southeast by Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park is managed by the National Park Service and covers an ...
,
California
California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...
. It was named for a
geologist's niece, one Elizabeth Crow Simmons.
The lake is at the base of
Unicorn Peak
Unicorn Peak is the highest point in the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It's located in Mount Rainier National Park, south of Mount Rainier. The descriptive name is for the mountain's resemblance to the head and hor ...
, and is also near
Johnson Peak.
The lake is in
Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County (), officially the County of Tuolumne, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 55,620. The county seat and only incorporated city is Sonora.
Tuolumne County comprises th ...
.
The hike
To hike to Elizabeth Lake is , of perhaps two the three hours.
One gains perhaps .
As with all sights in Tuolumne, hiking the trail depends on season, usually May until October.
For the hike, bug spray and sun tan lotion should be used.
See also
General links
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List of lakes in California
There are more than 3,000 named lakes, reservoirs, and dry lakes in the U.S. state of California.
Largest lakes
In terms of area covered, the largest lake in California is the Salton Sea, a lake formed in 1905 which is now saline. It occupie ...
Tuolumne Meadows links
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Budd Lake (California)
Budd Lake is a lake in the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park, United States. Budd Lake is the source of Budd Creek.
Budd Lake was named for James Budd, 19th Governor of California.
See also
Near Budd Lake
* Cathedral Peak, a mo ...
, fairly near Budd Lake
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Cathedral Peak, a mountain fairly near Budd Lake
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Cockscomb
A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of some gallinaceous birds, such as domestic chickens. The alternative name cockscomb (with several spelling variations) reflects the fact that combs are generally larger on cock birds t ...
, another mountain fairly near Budd Lake
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Echo Peaks, mountains near Budd Lake
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Matthes Crest
Matthes Crest is an approximately mile-long fin of rock with two summits separated by a deep notch. It is a part of the Cathedral Range, which is a mountain range in the south-central portion of Yosemite National Park. The range is part of the ...
, a mountain which is near Budd Lake
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Unicorn Peak
Unicorn Peak is the highest point in the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range. It's located in Mount Rainier National Park, south of Mount Rainier. The descriptive name is for the mountain's resemblance to the head and hor ...
, a peak near Elizabeth Lake
References
External links and references
On the Elizabeth Lake TrailYosemite National Park: Elizabeth Lake*
ttps://www.sierrarecmagazine.com/project/elizabeth-lake-tuolumne-meadows-day-hike/ More on the lakeA YouTube on the hikeAnother YouTube on the hike
Lakes of Mariposa County, California
Lakes of Yosemite National Park
Tourist attractions in Mariposa County, California
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