Trails
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Yosemite National Park
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Bridalveil Fall
A quick walk to a stunning waterfall, believed to be the home to the protector of Yosemite Valley
A quick walk to a stunning waterfall, believed to be the home to the protector of Yosemite Valley
Easy
0.2 mi
0.3 km
0.3 km
Wawona Swinging Bridge
A short flat hike to the swinging bridge over a slow-moving river with perfect pools for swimming.
A short flat hike to the swinging bridge over a slow-moving river with perfect pools for swimming.
Easy
0.8 mi
1.3 km
1.3 km
Tuolumne River
Enjoy a relaxing break to the sounds of the Tuolumne River after this short hike through the meadow
Enjoy a relaxing break to the sounds of the Tuolumne River after this short hike through the meadow
Easy
1.6 mi
2.6 km
2.6 km
McGurk Meadow
An easy hike through a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers in Yosemite National Park
An easy hike through a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers in Yosemite National Park
Easy
2.0 mi
3.2 km
3.2 km
Mirror Lake
An easy walk in Yosemite National Park with reflections of Half Dome and wildflowers all around.
An easy walk in Yosemite National Park with reflections of Half Dome and wildflowers all around.
Easy
2.5 mi
4.0 km
4.0 km
Inspiration Point, Yosemite NP
Be inspired to swap the Tunnel View crowds for a serene way to experience Yosemite's signature vista.
Be inspired to swap the Tunnel View crowds for a serene way to experience Yosemite's signature vista.
Easy
2.5 mi
4.0 km
4.0 km
Wawona Meadow Loop
Take a relaxing stroll around a beautiful meadow with this easy 3.5-mile loop
Take a relaxing stroll around a beautiful meadow with this easy 3.5-mile loop
Easy
3.5 mi
5.6 km
5.6 km
Lower Chilnualna Fall
A short but steep hike up to the base of Chilnualna Fall in Yosemite National Park
A short but steep hike up to the base of Chilnualna Fall in Yosemite National Park
Moderate
0.9 mi
1.4 km
1.4 km
Gaylor Peak
A short and enjoyable peak with incredible views near Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park.
A short and enjoyable peak with incredible views near Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park.
Moderate
2.2 mi
3.5 km
3.5 km
North Dome, Yosemite
A great day hike to the best viewpoint in Yosemite or a perfect overnighter on a granite dome.
A great day hike to the best viewpoint in Yosemite or a perfect overnighter on a granite dome.
Moderate
4.5 mi
7.2 km
7.2 km
Mariposa Grove to Wawona Lodge
Take a closer look at the Wawona wilderness while escaping the crowds on this downhill hike in Yosemite National Park
Take a closer look at the Wawona wilderness while escaping the crowds on this downhill hike in Yosemite National Park
Moderate
5.5 mi
8.9 km
8.9 km
The Mist Trail - Vernal and Nevada Falls
Hike to two breath-taking waterfalls along Yosemite Valley's most popular hiking trails
Hike to two breath-taking waterfalls along Yosemite Valley's most popular hiking trails
Moderate
6.5 mi
10.5 km
10.5 km
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Walk among the giants of Mariposa Grove in Yosemite and see some of the biggest and oldest sequoias in the world
Walk among the giants of Mariposa Grove in Yosemite and see some of the biggest and oldest sequoias in the world
Moderate
7.5 mi
12.1 km
12.1 km
Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite NP
Worship the great outdoors from the heart of Yosemite National Park.
Worship the great outdoors from the heart of Yosemite National Park.
Moderate
8.0 mi
12.9 km
12.9 km
Pohono Trail: Glacier Point to Dewey Point
Excursion above Yosemite Valley with spectacular views all around.
Excursion above Yosemite Valley with spectacular views all around.
Moderate
18.2 mi
29.3 km
29.3 km
Lyell Canyon-Vogelsang Loop
A tramp through the heart of Yosemite's Cathedral Range.
A tramp through the heart of Yosemite's Cathedral Range.
Moderate
20.1 mi
32.3 km
32.3 km
Mt Dana, Yosemite NP
Gaze upon Yosemite National Park from atop the 13,000 foot summit of Mount Dana.
Gaze upon Yosemite National Park from atop the 13,000 foot summit of Mount Dana.
Difficult
5.0 mi
8.0 km
8.0 km
Day hike to Mt. Dana.
A day hike to Mt. Dana, the second highest mountain in Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 13061 feet.
A day hike to Mt. Dana, the second highest mountain in Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 13061 feet.
Difficult
5.2 mi
8.4 km
8.4 km
Upper Yosemite Fall Hike
Enjoy the thrilling views of looking down from the top of Yosemite Fall.
Enjoy the thrilling views of looking down from the top of Yosemite Fall.
Difficult
6.1 mi
9.8 km
9.8 km
Trailspotting Half Dome, Yosemite National Park
Yosemite's world-class hike. Equal parts challenging and breathtaking, this is the one trail you'll never forget.
Yosemite's world-class hike. Equal parts challenging and breathtaking, this is the one trail you'll never forget.
Difficult
15.5 mi
24.9 km
24.9 km
John Muir Trail: Happy Isles to Tuolumne Meadows
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
Difficult
21.1 mi
34.0 km
34.0 km
Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley
A strenuous 2-4 day backcountry trip full of meadows, mountains, and waterfalls
A strenuous 2-4 day backcountry trip full of meadows, mountains, and waterfalls
Difficult
27.8 mi
44.7 km
44.7 km
John Muir Trail: Tuolumne to Reds Meadow
"Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue." - John Muir
"Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue." - John Muir
Difficult
34.2 mi
55.0 km
55.0 km
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite
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Twenty Lakes Loop
A day hike around beautiful lakes in the eastern sierra, just outside the east entrance to Yosemite on Tioga pass.
A day hike around beautiful lakes in the eastern sierra, just outside the east entrance to Yosemite on Tioga pass.
Moderate
8.1 mi
13.0 km
13.0 km
Guides
Hike to two breath-taking waterfalls along Yosemite Valley's most popular hiking trails
Enjoy the thrilling views of looking down from the top of Yosemite Fall.
Gaze upon Yosemite National Park from atop the 13,000 foot summit of Mount Dana.
Worship the great outdoors from the heart of Yosemite National Park.
Experience deep valleys, sheer cliffs and some of North America's best waterfalls in the country's 3rd National Park
The highlight of Yosemite National Park offers waterfalls, mile-high cliffs, and beautiful meadows
Take a relaxing stroll around a beautiful meadow with this easy 3.5-mile loop
A quick walk to a stunning waterfall, believed to be the home to the protector of Yosemite Valley
A great day hike to the best viewpoint in Yosemite or a perfect overnighter on a granite dome.
An easy hike through a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers in Yosemite National Park
Take a closer look at the Wawona wilderness while escaping the crowds on this downhill hike in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite's world-class hike. Equal parts challenging and breathtaking, this is the one trail you'll never forget.
Community Trips
Finally... after 4 years in California I had a chance to do the classic Half Dome Hike!We started early, 5.45 AM, went up via the Mist Trail, and got on top 9.30 AM. There was hardly anyone (only one other hiker on top, passed a couple more on the way up).On the way down the herds were coming up, so we were...
Upper Yosemite Fall Hike - Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Village, California, United States
6.1 miles
6.1 miles
Yosemite Valley possesses one of the most beatiful scenary in the world and is particularly renowned for its spectacular waterfalls and giant rocks. Among them, Yosemite Fall is probably the most vistied place in the valley. While most people visit Lower Yosemite Fall only, Upper Yostemite Fall is definitely worthy to pay a visit at least once in a lifetime for its great views on the valley and surroundings. The hike to Upper Yosemite Fall...
If Granite turns you on, Yosmite National Park is the place to be, and the trail to Clouds Rest is one to be on. Clouds Rest (elevation 9926 feet) is one of those summits in
Yosemite National Park from where one can "look down" on Half Dome (elevation 8800 ft) and enjoy a 360 degree panaromic view of Yosemite high peaks. The hike from Tenaya Lake to Clouds rest is a...
Hike up Mist trail, down Muir trail. Long day!
On Friday we drove from Wawona down to the Valley and stopped at Glacier Point. The sky was clear and the views were amazing, as expected. A few of us (Me, my Dad, brother, Susan, and Cara) decided to hike down to the Valley along the Panorama Trail and meet the others down there. We started off on our 8.5-mile hike and immediately stopped every few seconds to take another picture, the views were...
A nearly 13 mile trail, on the Mist Trail, Panorama Trail, and Four Mile Trail in Yosemite National Park. Full write up at Modern Hiker.
It's pretty early in the season for Yosemite backpacking, but Hetch Hetchy is free and clear of snow so I decided to head out for the weekend and check out the wildflowers and waterfalls. My goal was to hike to Rancheria Falls on Saturday morning, set up camp, and then bag LeConte Point in the afternoon. Sunday I'd hike out and get back to the Bay Area with plenty of time for...
On Friday October 2nd, my friend and I drove from the Bay Area to Yosemite National Park for a day hike to North Dome. We stayed on North Dome for the sunset on a full moon night. The hike itself was easy and the side trip to Indian Rock arch was good. Total trip time 7 hours and 53 minutes. Hiking time was about 4 hours.
A lot to do in 4 days for us, but we had a great time. Lots of snattle rakes in Pate Valley and on the trail. more than i cared to see. The climb out is brutal going up to White Wolf, but we made it in pretty good time. lots of water to play in too, cold though.
Two Himalayan base camp hopefuls and two casual (but serious) hikers got together to scale Mount Dana on Sunday Sept 14, 2008.We camped in style at the Tuolomne Lodge, drove up to Tioga Pass and head out just before 8 am. Going up is tough - there are no switch backs - and the last mile after the grand cairn is jagged rock. There are two faint trails - the north track...
