Tuolumne Meadows Tuolumne Meadows is a large, open sub-alpine meadow graced by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic peaks and domes. From sometime in November through late May or early June, this area is only accessible by cross-country skis or snowshoes. Tuolumne Meadows Map Interactive Map of Tuolumne Meadows

Nearby there is a great hike to Cathedral Lakes, providing great views of Cathedral Peak.

One of the easiest ways to explore the Meadows is to take the dirt road past the Dog Lake trailhead for a quarter mile. There you'll find a metal gate and a fire road behind it. The road you're driving on curves sharply to the right here. Park and follow the road past the gate. The first mile of this road provides you with up-close views of the Meadow's beauty, particularly toward the left.