Budd Lake
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.87 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,424 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 1,424 ft
- Max elevation
- 9,975 ft
- TrailRank
- 33
- Min elevation
- 8,582 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 493
- Uploaded
- July 17, 2014
- Recorded
- July 2014
near Lundy, California (United States)
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Itinerary description
The unmarked trail to Budd Lake in Yosemite National Park. There is not an official trail to Budd Lake, nor is it shown on any trail map, but it is used so often, it is in pretty good shape for a use trail. The turnoff from the main Cathedral Lakes trail is fairly obvious, especially if you are looking for it. Otherwise, follow the waypoints. On the way out, I took a wrong turn at some point, and continued on the use trail to Cathedral Peak, so again, look for the waypoint to cross the creek toward Budd Lake. A very nice hike to a somewhat hidden gem, which gets far less traffic than Cathedral Lakes. Highly recommended!
Waypoints
River
9,504 ft
Budd Creek Crossing
Cross the creek at this location to continue toward Budd Lake. Near here, the trail diverges and one trail heads uphill toward Cathedral Peak.
Lake
Waypoint
8,860 ft
Budd Lake Turnoff
This is the point to turn off the main Cathedral Lakes trail, left onto the unmarked Budd Lake use trail.
Car park
8,570 ft
Cathedral Trailhead
the trailhead for Cathedral Lakes. The trailhead is a sea of cars, but if you go to Budd Lake, you are likely to have it to yourself!
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