Tahoe-Tenaya Lake - Alabama Hills

[Caligirlnic]

Were planning a trip from Colorado thru Tahoe and a few side trips prior to Alabama Hills. One of which is from Lee Vining to Tenaya Lake. I can't get a correct mileage or time it is from Lee Vining to Tenaya Lake via 120. Does anyone have an approximate mileage it is?

 

[v_man]

I've driven Lee Vining up over Tioga pass numerous times, but never really paid attention to mileages. My best estimate is:

LV to Tioga Pass gate/entrance to Yosemite: 20 minutes or 15 miles
Tioga pass to Tenaya Lake: another 20 miles or 25 minutes

Total time from LV to Tenaya Lake: 35 miles and around 45 minutes depending on how fast you drive.

I would definitely watch your speed once you enter the Park. LEO's like to hang out on the downhill run from Tioga Pass into Tuolumne meadows and thru the campground/store area.

And I wouldn't expect the 120 to be open until at least Memorial Day...

 

[Caligirlnic]

I've driven Lee Vining up over Tioga pass numerous times, but never really paid attention to mileages. My best estimate is:

LV to Tioga Pass gate/entrance to Yosemite: 20 minutes or 15 miles
Tioga pass to Tenaya Lake: another 20 miles or 25 minutes

Total time from LV to Tenaya Lake: 35 miles and around 45 minutes depending on how fast you drive.

I would definitely watch your speed once you enter the Park. LEO's like to hang out on the downhill run from Tioga Pass into Tuolumne meadows and thru the campground/store area.

And I wouldn't expect the 120 to be open until at least Memorial Day...

Thanks! we can't drive fast towing our camper anyways. Looking to hit it in June.