Saddlebag Lake Loop Trail

Saddlebag Lake Loop Trail

Lee Vining, California
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This six-mile loop rewards with outstanding scenery and a grade gentle enough for children and folks with arthritic knees. That said, the elevation—over 10,000 the whole way—adds to the exertion required.

Directions:
Leave Hwy 395 at Hwy 120. Follow Tioga Pass Road toward Yosemite. Turn North onto well marked dirt road to Saddlebag Lake. Trailhead parking is a dirt lot at the end of the road. Trail starts near Saddlebag Lake campground and dam.

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Moving south in the Eastern Sierra
Bailey & Maddie swimming in the Eastern Sierra. Photo by Genessa Hager.
Bailey & Maddie swimming in the Eastern Sierra. Photo by Genessa Hager.
Keep your eyes on the road, because the next major attraction is Mono Lake, a geological anomaly preserved as a natural reserve to protect its tufa towers, calcium carbonate knobs and spires formed by the interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. The lake has no outlet and is said to be twice as salty as the ocean. Millions of tiny brine shrimp survive here and many millions are devoured by migrating birds in the fall. Stop by the visitor center (just off 395) to find out which of the many tufa-viewing trails are dog-friendly. more »
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Dog with head out window of car on Tioga Pass
Cody, Tioga Pass. Photo: Patti Thompson
Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The extremely dog-friendly Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. We're sharing some of our favorite places and diversions to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park.

Trek with us along Highway 120 through the East (Tioga Road) Entrance in Mono County. more »
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Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.
Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.
Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. This week we celebrate Yosemite’s 150th anniversary with a look at places and diversions for DogTrekkers to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park.  more »
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