Glacier Canyon
The east face of Mount Dana and its glacier can be viewed from Dana Lake at the end of Glacier Canyon. The trail starts from the roadside turnout for Tioga Lake Overlook and does not enter Yosemite National Park. Stay on trail across the sensitive meadow as you cross to the south side of Tioga Canyon, then contour upslope to enter Glacier Canyon. It is 2 miles to the first lake.
Common Destinations: Dana Lake, Dana Plateau
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General Information
- Wilderness permit required year round for overnight trips.
- Day use does not require a permit.
- May 1 through November 1 quota limits visitors to 8 people per day.
- Trips that will start at Dana Meadow or be in Yosemite National Park the first night, contact Yosemite National Park for a wilderness permit.
- No campfires at all locations above 10,000 ft.
- Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof containers or counter balanced.
- Groups cannot be larger than 15 people (includes day use).
- Ansel Adams Wilderness regulations.
Getting There
Elevation
11,132ft. at Dana Lake
Directions
Leave Hwy 395 at Hwy 120. Follow Tioga Pass Road toward Yosemite. The trail starts just East of Tioga Pass from Tioga Lake Overlook, a paved parking turnout on Hwy 120.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
