Trail Map of Mt Dana, Yosemite NP

Difficult: 5.0 miles, Half day

Overview: You won't find the Mt. Dana Summit Trail on your National Park Service map and chances are you're unlikely to find it in your hiking guidebook either. What you will find on this trail however, is a challenging trip up the second highest peak in Yosemite National Park which rewards with some of the best panoramic views you'll experience anywhere.

Elevation gain:
• 3,200ft (from 9,900 - 13,053ft)

Tips:
• High elevation hikes can lead to altitude sickness. Acclimatization is the best way to avoid the ill effects, and always carry plenty of water (a good source of hydration AND oxygen) and painkillers.
• This is a challenging hike with an ascent of three thousand feet at high altitude. However it's thankfully a relatively short hike, and if you're acclimatized to the elevation and proceed at a steady comfortable pace you'll be standing on top of the world in no time.
• Tioga Pass road is generally closed Nov-May and trail conditions due to snow and ice may make this trail difficult even when the trail is open. Check with park rangers to confirm conditions.