Florence Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California

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     This lake is so wonderful. Florence Lake is right by the John Muir Trail - section 1, and Tioga Campground is a delightful local campground. For the period of the summertime at Florence Lake temperatures are generally in the 80's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's with temperatures at Florence Lake dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. June Mountain is a perfect local  
   ski area; why not take a little tour to Florence Creek while you're here.
A fine close by hotel is The Ahwahnee; why not camp at Tenaya Lake Campground since you're here at Florence Lake. Whitewater paddling is fine on Yosemite Creek. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Florence Lake. There are other places here than Florence Lake, for example Bernice Lake, and hiking along the Clouds Rest Trail is glorious fun.
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               lake is so wonderful. Nearby Vogelsang Pass is a glorious spot to go if you're at Florence Lake; not far from Florence Lake you'll discover Florence Lake which is a stunning lake. Florence Lake is one of the lakes here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Florence Lake is a good place of normal precipitation; during the month of January you get the most rain around here while July is frequently the driest month.
All year is a good time in the Central Sierra Nevada if you love the outdoors. After a long day outdoors Heidelberg Inn is a perfect location to spend a night or two, and do take a hike on the Gaylor Lakes Trail. Life's too short to enjoy all the fun things in the Central Sierra Nevada. The view of beautiful Vogelsang Peak near Florence Lake is good, and in case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Tenaya Creek.

 
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Current weather conditions at Florence Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California
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Local climate location: HETCH HETCHY 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.74944
Longitude: -119.3436

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These outdoors activities are available near Florence Lake.
 Hotels Near Florence Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
Heidelberg Inn, June Lake, 19 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
 Camp Grounds Near Florence Lake:
Tenaya Lake Campground, Mariposa County, 10 miles away
Tioga Campground, Mono County, 11 miles away
Junction Campground, Mono County, 12 miles away
Tioga Junction Campground, Mono County, 12 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Florence Lake:
John Muir Trail - section 1, County, 9 miles away
      18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference
Gaylor Lakes Trail, Tuolumne County, 10 miles away
      4.3 hiking miles, 1445 feet elevation difference
Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 11 miles away
       18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Florence Lake:
June Mountain, California, 19 miles away
      2590 vertical feet
Badger Pass, California, 23 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Florence Lake:
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Florence Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 24 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 43 miles away
 Lakes Near Florence Lake:
Florence Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Bernice Lake, Mariposa CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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