After the parking area and a traverse through the forest, the trail ascends switchbacks with a striking view.
Each of the Sunrise Lakes has easy access to the trail and backcountry campsites.
Yosemite's famous granite domes (popular with climbers) are visible for much of the hike.
In the summer, alpine wildflowers burst out of the scenery!
The third Sunrise Lake has multiuse trails leading to nearby campsites. Many people love fishing here.
You'll know you've reached the High Sierra Camp when you pass a wooden building with vault toilets.
Plentiful camping exists in this area, and most sites have campfire rings.
The sites up on the granite slabs have the best view of the meadow.
Sunrise and sunset are pure magic in Yosemite.
Sunrise and sunset are pure magic in Yosemite.