Know Before You Go:

• We recommend completing the loop portion counter-clockwise.

• Steady incline and a few river crossings will keep you on your toes.

• There are campsites at all three lakes but we recommend camping at Upper Young Lake for some solitude and the best views - to reach the Upper Lake you will need to do some scrambling up a small waterfall if you are hiking in the early season.

• Have your offline map handy as the trail can be difficult to follow once you reach the first lake, especially if there are still snow patches covering the trail.

• Backcountry permits are required for camping here, apply through recreation.gov starting in 2022.

• Bear canisters for food storage are required in this area.

• This trailhead is only accessible once Tioga Road has been cleared of snow, usually by the beginning of June - check the NPS website for updates.