Glen Aulin
Another camping location mentioned in the tour description, nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Glen Aulin
Welcome to the eastern edge of Tuolumne Meadows, a vast, sub-alpine wonderland situated at an astonishing elevation of eight thousand, six hundred feet. From this trailhead near the prominent, glacially carved Lembert Dome, we…
Listen in the app2Soda Springs and the Hermit's Legacy
Shortly after beginning our trek, we arrive at a fascinating geological and historical anomaly: Soda Springs. As you approach the small, log enclosure, you might hear a faint bubbling sound. …
Listen in the app3Crossing the Tuolumne River
Leaving the meadows behind, the trail begins to parallel the Tuolumne River more closely. We soon arrive at a sturdy wooden bridge spanning the water. …
Listen in the app4The Granite Expanse and the First Cascades
We have now entered a remarkably open and dramatic section of the trail. The dense trees have retreated, leaving us exposed on a massive, rolling plain of solid granite. …
Listen in the app5Glen Aulin Falls and the High Sierra Camp
As the trail takes a sharp, downward pitch, a thunderous roar announces our arrival at Glen Aulin Falls. Here, the river makes a massive, chaotic plunge over a jagged precipice. …
Listen in the app6Descending into the Grand Canyon
Leaving the quiet ghosts of the Glen Aulin camp behind, we push further downstream. The trail now commits fully to the descent into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. …
Listen in the app7Waterwheel Falls
After several miles of grueling descent, we arrive at the crown jewel of the Tuolumne River's descent: Waterwheel Falls. This is not a traditional waterfall that drops vertically over a cliff. …
Listen in the app8The Upward Return and Final Reflections
The journey back out of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is a formidable test of physical endurance. The steep, rocky stairs that we bounded down so easily hours ago now present a grueling, sweat-inducing climb. …
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What is Glen Aulin?
Glen Aulin is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9167, -119.3833 |
| Last updated |