The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne and Falls

From left to right, Cockscomb, Unicorn Peak, Echo Peaks, Catherdral Peak and Fairview Dome. This view seems to show up over a variety of interesting terrain.

Dingley Creek

The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne and Falls, June 2004

Further beyond the bend, I came to Dingley Creek. (At this point I was hiking alone as Dave took off up the trail.) Actually, Dingley Creek is three small creeks. Early season you may get across two of the branches, but not all three without doing a bit of wading. One of the reason I have gortex boots, wicking socks and gaiters is that I can cross a nearly knee deep stream and not get too wet. This creek was good candidate to just forge across, and for my efforts, hardly any water got to my socks in the crossing. Most people will have to brave the cold waters in wading shoes.

Lyell Canyon and Mammoth Peak in the distance over Tuolumne Meadows and river.

For those with the curiosity and interest and can't get enough waterfalls and cascades should follow Dingley Creek up-stream for about .35 miles. Judging by the map, there should be some falls there.

After Dingley Creek, the trail leaves the Tuolumne River for the last time and heads inland and south-east.