1.3 hr
Overview
From the junction to Deer Camp, this trail leads through a number of lush wildflower meadows, most notably Turner Meadow about halfway. The first 2 miles are gently downhill with a few creek passings and a few muddy stretches in spring and early summer. At 1.3 miles, Chilnualna Falls Trail branches off to the right, and you continue straight. You'll reach a fork at 2.2 miles with Chilnualna Creek Trail towards the left. Take the right side of the fork, and you'll shortly reach Chilnualna Creek. Large boulders make the crossing easy, even with snowmelt. The remaining half mile of this trail is uphill again through lodgepole pine forest to the junction to Royal Arch Lake.
Trail Stats
4.7 km
104 m
2339 m
2237 m
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Photos
Large boulders and trunks make it very easy to cross Chilnualna Creek
Large boulders and trunks make it very easy to cross Chilnualna Creek
Lush green - meadows and trees - as you hike Yosemite Wilderness
Lush green - meadows and trees - as you hike Yosemite Wilderness
Colorful wildflower meadows surround the trail to Chilnualna Creek
Colorful wildflower meadows surround the trail to Chilnualna Creek
A big wildflowers meadow is right before the junction to Deer Camp.
A big wildflowers meadow is right before the junction to Deer Camp.