Tioga Pass to Mount Dana is a 6.5 mile out and back trail located near Long Barn, California and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from July until September.
Christophe Le Rouzo (477)
11 months ago
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Outstanding view on Mono Lake from the top
Will
almost 5 years ago
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Just did this hike for the first time, and was my first time above 13,000ft. Its a tough hike, and the last 1000ft or so of rock-hopping up to the summit is annoying, but boy is it worth it. The view from the summit is truly awe inspiring. I spent a day acclimatizing in Toulomne Meadows prior to the hike, which really seemed to help with the altitude. Note that the trail runs directly from the park ranger booth at the Park Entrance - the park ranger was happy to offer advice on the hike.
nicolas
almost 5 years ago
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We hiked this one in May 2007, after an early Tioga Road opening. Photos are posted here:
http://nicolassmith.smugmug.com/gallery/2886908
Check out the snow sliding we did downhill at the end--a nice shortcut!
A. Riedel
almost 9 years ago
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This one is a beast, but, ah, what a beautiful beast. I have attempted Dana on four occasions, reaching the summit twice. The other two times I have been turned back by weather, so if clouds are close by, don't risk it - lightning struck 50 feet from where I was standing along the upper ridge. This has to be one of the most awe-inspiring summits in the United States, I have never seen a prettier one. As for the distance - I was told by a ranger that it is 2.85 miles to the top, maiking this one incredibly steep - 3300' gain in less than 3 miles, enjoy it, you will want to come back again and again.
Bob
about 9 years ago
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Awesome hike, well worth it. Acclimatize if you can because of the 13,000 altitude. Ive heard from folks who have been atop Whitney that the view from Dana is better. Its a fantastic view-stunning. The hike itself is pretty straight-forward, and is mostly way above treeline. From a distance the slopes of Dana appear very smooth but actually the upper flanks are rather large scree. Be sure to stay to the north/NW ridge when starting up and going down the summit pyramid, which rises from a plateau you reach after a couple miles (Youll see a large rock cairn, stay to the left of it as you proceed towards the ridge. I used Mt. Hoffman (10,500) in the center of Yosemite NP as a build-up for this one two days earlier. Great views as well.
GW
7 months ago
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On 10-3-11, my wife and I, along with our son, challenged the Mt Dana trail. The rangers had forewarned us it was a terrible day at 35 degrees with 30-35 mph winds. My wife made it nearly to the cairn marker but our son and I kept trekking. We succeeded!! Not one of us had AMS symptons. What a magnificant view on top. On our hike down, snow flurries began to fall. On Sat., 10-8-11, my wife and I hiked about an hour on snowshoes since 18 inches had fallen on Wed., 10-5-11. It was beautiful.