Ostrander Lake

Hike Name: Ostrander Lake Location: central CA Length: 8 Submitted by: Gabrielle Dekock Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more California trail reviews California national parks California state parks
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Description
Ostrander Lake- Yosimite National Park. The hike to Ostrander Lake is easily accomplished in one day, provided you get an early start. The trail begins with minimal elevation change, passing through several meadows. After approximately two miles, you begin your accent for an elevation change of 1500 ft. There are few to none, water sources after the meadows, so water up for the last part of the hike. After approximately 6 miles you reach Ostrander Lake. The crowds are moderate to heavy in the summer time, and sparce in the early fall. Brook trout are plentiful for the avid fisher. Marmont and Bears still present problems so store your food properly. A short boulder sramble to the top of Horseback Ridge (another 900 ft) above the lake, provides beautiful views of the surounding mountian ranges.

Directions to Hike
Enter Yosimite National Park via any of its four entrances. West entrances: Big Oak Flat (Hwy 120), Arch Rock entrance (Hwy 140). South entrance: Wawaona (Hwy 41). East entrance: Tioga Pass (summer only) ten miles west of Lee Vining via (Hwy 120).

Once inside the park locate Glacier Point Road east. The trail head sign will be located approximately 1.5 miles past the Bridalveil Creek Campground. If you get to Glacier Point you've gone to far.

Contact Information
National Parkd Service (209) 372-0200. or (209) 372-0265. **Back Country Permits are required**

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