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    A visit to Harden Lake is always a good idea. This lake is one of the great places here in the Central Sierra Nevada. All our national parks are nice places to check out, and Yosemite National Park is no exception, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Badger Pass. All through the warm days of summer at Harden Lake temperatures are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of  
   the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Harden Lake temperatures drop to the 20's.
Take a hike on the Hetch Hetchy Trail, and whitewater paddling is delightful on Tuolumne River. This lake is so wonderful. Dry warm beds await you at The Ahwahnee, and needless to say, this is a fine region for folks who like lakes, Lukens Lake is a lake nearby.
Harden Lake is a wet spot that gets lots of rainfall;
 
               the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that rains the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This is no location for people who don’t like to have fun. Why not camp at Smoky Jack Campground while you're here at Harden Lake, and get wet paddling on Yosemite Creek. Having a tremendous time in the Central Sierra Nevada is uncomplicated. If you need a site to stay dnc -- Wawona Hotel is a fine choice, and probably you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Siesta Lake is just a very short distance away.
This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the El Capitan Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and Little Hetch Hetchy Valley is a splendid location to spend some time. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the Central Sierra Nevada has to offer. Have a perfect hiking adventure along the Ten Lakes Trail; Hetch Hetchy Campground is a wonderful local campground.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
10 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
13 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 Harden Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 19 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.89583
Longitude: -119.675

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These outdoors activities are available near Harden Lake.
 Hotels Near Harden Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 10 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 13 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 13 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 13 miles away
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Harden Lake:
Smoky Jack Campground, Tuolumne County, 5 miles away
Hetch Hetchy Campground, Tuolumne County, 8 miles away
Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground, Tuolumne County, 8 miles away
Tamarack Flat Campground, Mariposa County, 9 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Harden Lake:
Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
      7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference
Ten Lakes Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
      16.9 hiking miles, 2769 feet elevation difference
El Capitan Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
      14.7 hiking miles, 4758 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Harden Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 13 miles away
      800 vertical feet
Dodge Ridge, California, 25 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Harden Lake:
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
Merced River, Mariposa CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station)
 National Parks Near Harden Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 17 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 67 miles away
 Lakes Near Harden Lake:
Siesta Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Lukens Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 5 miles away

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Badger Pass
12 miles away
Badger Pass is the perfect place to learn to ski or snowboard. It has a really long bunny slope, and all the other trails are pretty easy too. The problem is that once you know how to ski without a V-shape thingy the place has little to offer. The staff is very friendly though....

Indian Flat RV Park
14 miles away
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Tenaya Lake Campground
14 miles away
They removed Tenaya Lake Campground in 1992 due to a failing septic system.˙...

Yosemite Lakes
14 miles away
Yosemite Lakes was an awesome place to stay. we had a large group of various ages and all had a good time. the campground and the nearby town of groveland offer many activities....

John Muir Trail - section 1
15 miles away
The Bigbee Bottom trail is a 3.8 mile loop trail that takes you into a hardwood forest near the banks of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers.  The trail ranges from easy to moderate and has 2 wildlife food plots for wildlife viewing.    The Lower Pool Trail is a 1.6 mile loop trail that also runs through the hardwood forest and gives great views of the lower pool falls.  The trail is easy and also has a wildlife food plot for wildlife viewing.  Plans are in the works to create a bridge over the gorge to connect the Bigbee Bottom with the Lower Pool trail.  Once this happens, the trail will  be a combined length of 5.4 miles.  Please see link below for more information including maps and photos.

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Tenaya Lake
15 miles away
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Tenaya Lake: This was taken on July 17th. We could still see tiny patches of snow up on the mountain....

Dorothy Lake
16 miles away
To get to Dorothy Lake in the north part of Yosemite is a HIKE… Would take a good long day to get there, if I started before sunrise and Leavitt trail head on Sonora Pass (108)....

Cherry Lake
16 miles away
Chery lake was a bummer, lots of biting bugs lousy fishing. Long drive to nothing,bummer…But do check out lake beardsey, it's awsome. ...

High Emigrant Lake
17 miles away
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I went and was swarmed by literally thousands of mosquitoes....
High Emigrant Lake and the surrounding area is the most beautiful place I believe I have ever visited. I went in late July and there were still snow patches on the mountains. I swam in the lake and it was FREEZING, but refreshing as we stopped by the lake on day 3 out of 7 on our backpacking trip. It is difficult to get to this lake, but it is worth it. I will go back one day. I would live there if I could. The surrounding lakes are nice too. Its a very calming atmosphere on a nice day and there are basically no mosquitoes which is a BIG plus! It is a beautiful place. Go there!...

Hite Cove Trail
19 miles away
This is a wonderful place to hike and enjoy the most amazing wildflowers in the Yosemite area. It follows the South Fork of the Merced with sweeping views of the river gorge. The trail also drops down to the river itself. A little bit hard but not difficult. Bring the camera!...

Dodge Ridge
24 miles away
Dodge Ridge is a great place for families and beginner skiers! You can't lose your kids like you can at the bigger resorts. They have a great all-day ski school program. They recently put in a new lodge, now all they need is some snow-making equipment....Dodge Ridge takes great pride in their reputation as a family-friendly destination and the new spacious Family Lodge that opened last season was designed with your family in mind. Inside, you will find an expanded Children's Snowsports Center, full service Ticketing & Guest Services Center, fully-equipped day-use locker rooms, and a cozy bistro. Guests will also enjoy our newly remodeled rental center. The rental center features improved guest flow, which makes renting your equipment quick, easy, and will have you on the slopes in minutes. With an improved rental center comes new top-of-the-line rental equipment from Elan, Dalbello, and Rossignol. To further enhance your tree skiing experience, Dodge Ridge spent the summer removing boulders, stumps, and scrub brush from some of our featured runs. Parking at Dodge Ridge has been improved as well by repaving and expanding our preferred parking lot with room for more than 100 vehicles....

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