May Lake (California)
May Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, as well as a High Sierra Camp where backpackers can stay in tent cabins located near the lake. There are eight cabins that accommodate a total of thirty six guests.[1] The hike to May Lake is from a parking area off Tioga Pass Road and is 1.2 miles (1.9 km). The lake is overlooked by Mount Hoffmann.
| May Lake | |
|---|---|
 Mount Hoffmann reflected in May Lake | |
  May Lake  May Lake | |
| Location | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°50′50″N 119°29′37″W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 9,270 ft (2,830 m)[1] |
| References | [1] |
May Lake was named by Charles F. Hoffmann, for Lucy Mayotta ("May") Browne, who became his wife in 1870.
See also
References
- "Yosemite High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park CA". TravelYosemite.com.
External links
Media related to May Lake at Wikimedia Commons- Panorama of May Lake
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: May Lake
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