Trip Highlights:
Our Tuolumne Meadows hike is an amazing guided tour around the Yosemite high country often including landmarks like Lembert Dome, a massive granite dome similar to Half Dome but much less intimidating, as well as other locations like Soda Springs, Dog Lake and the vast Tuolumne Meadows themselves. Those feeling adventurous can head out to Glen Aulin, the beautiful valley, or bring out the whole family for a more leisurely tour around the meadows. This is a great hike for those looking to explore an area of the park known to the locals to contain all of the same majesty as Yosemite Valley with fewer crowds and congestion. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this hike will point out some of the lesser known ‘gems’ around the area. This is also great for those who have already explored Yosemite Valley and are looking to see a different area of the park. All tours are private.
All Tours Are Private
You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.
Book with confidence, knowing you can cancel for any reason 30 days before your trip date and receive a full, lifetime, transferable credit.
Not sure if your current trip dates work? Rest assured, you can change your trip date as many times as needed, provided you do so 30 days before both the current and the new trip dates, subject to our guide’s availability.
Meeting Location: Lembert Dome Picnic Area
High Point: Various Tuolumne Meadows Locations
Elevation Gain: Varies
For those looking to explore a new area of the park outside of the often crowded Yosemite Valley, choose this option for a full-day adventure in Tuolumne Meadows. Plan to meet the guide in the morning and discuss options. If visiting Tuolumne Meadows we can do an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome offering 360 degree views of the Yosemite high country then head down to visit Dog Lake at 9,170′ before returning to the meadows and enjoying a sip out of Soda Springs. This hike is highly customizable to all skill levels and is a favorite area among climbers and locals. Guides carry first aid kits, water purification methods, toilet paper (for emergencies), suntan lotion and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc. Note: Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. You will be kept in contact throughout this process. All profits from this guided trip go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.
Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.
Yes, we book all of our Day Hikes as private and do not have an option to join a group. The only exception is our Half Dome in a Day hike in Yosemite, which allows up to 5 guests and 1 guide per trip.
Unfortunately, no, we do not schedule half-day tours. However, as every Day Hike is private, you can modify and customize your day with the guide as needed upon meeting and/or throughout the tour. For example, if you need (or prefer) to end at a specific time, just let the guide know when you meet, and they can make that happen.
Yes, and lucky you, as you will have a private guide for that day.
Yes, see here for our Day Hike Equipment List.
Our Guides will supply trekking poles, the gloves for Half Dome cables, and will also carry first-aid supplies and water purification devices for water along the way. They also carry bathroom supplies (toilet paper, trowel, hand sanitizer), bug repellent, suntan lotion, and they are always armed with fun, natural facts and stories from the park.
No, and we suggest you bring your own trail lunch, snacks, and full water bottles.
Yes, parking is always available at our meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the day.
Although past clients have said they were glad they rented a vehicle, there are limited public transportation options for most of the trips we offer in Yosemite. See here for additional information: Yosemite Transportation Options.
See our Day Hike Cancellation Policy on our Terms and Conditions Page, which is summarized below:
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