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     Lakes are perfect; Middle Branigan Lake is a lake that's near Branigan Lake, and Yosemite Creek is a great whitewater spot nearby. The high level of rain makes Branigan Lake a reasonably wet location; the month with most of the rain is January; the driest of the months is July. Hetch Hetchy Campground is a wonderful campground nearby, and pleasant hiking is available along the Hetch Hetchy Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Jack Main Canyon is in close proximity  
   to Branigan Lake and is unquestionably a nice place to explore.
A magnificent spot for whitewater paddling next to Branigan Lake is Tuolumne River, and a delightful nearby hotel is The Ahwahnee. So much amusing stuff in the neighborhood of Branigan Lake, clearly impressive. Don't leave Branigan Lake without first going for a hike along the Ten Lakes Trail; if you came for an overnight stay Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground is a glorious place to camp. Hiking is
 
               a popular thing to do around Branigan Lake; Eagle Peak Trail is a great local trail; Andrews Peak is easy to spot from Branigan Lake.
This lake is so wonderful. You're in all probability hooked on lakes, Andrews Lake is one of those close by, and you can hit the slopes at Dodge Ridge close by. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Branigan Lake, high temperatures generally reach the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; night lows at Branigan Lake during the winter frequently fall into the 20's.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
17 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...

dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
20 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...

Current weather conditions at Branigan Lake, Tuolumne County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 26 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.03
Longitude: -119.6864

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These outdoors activities are available near Branigan Lake.
 Hotels Near Branigan Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Branigan Lake:
Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground, Tuolumne County, 8 miles away
Hetch Hetchy Campground, Tuolumne County, 8 miles away
Smoky Jack Campground, Tuolumne County, 12 miles away
Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County, 15 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Branigan Lake:
Ten Lakes Trail, Mariposa County, 12 miles away
      16.9 hiking miles, 2769 feet elevation difference
Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County, 14 miles away
      7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference
Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa County, 15 miles away
       9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Branigan Lake:
Dodge Ridge, California, 20 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
Badger Pass, California, 20 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Branigan Lake:
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake)
 National Parks Near Branigan Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 25 miles away
 Lakes Near Branigan Lake:
Andrews Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Middle Branigan Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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