The south and west aspects of Lembert Dome (9,449') as seen shortly after starting on the trail.
Much of the loop travels in the shade of a lodgepole pine forest.
View of Lembert Dome from a nearby slab. The northeast shoulder, seen here, is the route most people take to gain the summit.
The northeast shoulder of Lembert Dome with Johnson Peak (11,040') poking up on the far ridgeline.
The northeast shoulder of Lembert Dome with Cathedral Peak (10,912') in the distance.
View north from near Lembert Dome.
The expanse of Tuolumne Meadows lies below.
Lembert Dome's summit.
Looking southeast toward Mount Lyell and the Lyell Glacier.
Lembert Dome's summit.
Tuolumne Meadows, Unicorn peak, Cockscomb Peak and Cathedral Peak from the summit of Lembert Dome.
Looking up Lembert Dome from the southwest ridge.
The Lembert Dome Loop crosses Highway 120.
The trail parallels the Dana Fork of the Tuolumne River for a short stretch.
The loop shares a brief section with the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail.
Lembert Dome as seen from near the parking area.