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Yosemite National Park - Hiking

What Yosemite certainly has no lack of is high elevation vistas and dramatic waterfalls. A hike, whether short or long and strenuous, always has something spectacular as its destination. Wapama Falls, Sentinel Dome and the tricky, day-long ascent of the Half Dome are just a few of these destinations. A grove of giant sequoias and a bubbling carbonated stream are a couple of the more atypical ones.



Alder Creek 12 miles (18.7 km) 6-8 hours
This trail leads uphill north through an open pine forest with abundant manzanita growing on drier slopes.

Bridalveil Fall Easy
0.5 miles 20 minutes
A paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of this waterfall, which flows year-round.

Chilnualna Falls Difficult
8.2 miles (13.1 km) round-trip
This tough hike has great views of the Wawona area.

Cook's Meadow Loop Easy
1 mile 1/2 hour
This short, easy walk offers stunning views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Royal Arches.

Dog Lake and Lembert Dome Difficult
2.8 - 4 miles 3-4 hours

Elizabeth Lake Intermediate
4.8 miles (7.7 km) round-trip 4 to 5 hours
The trail climbs steadily (about 900 feet/275 m) to the glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak.

Four Mile Trail Difficult
9.6 miles 6-8 hours

Gaylor Lakes Intermediate
2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip 2 hours
From the trailhead, climb steadily to a ridge with rewarding views of Mount Dana and Dana Meadows behind you and numerous peaks in front of you.

Glacier Point to Yosemite Valley Difficult
4.8 - 8.5 miles 3-8 hours
The views of Yosemite valleys from these trails are panoramically scenic.

Glen Aulin 11 miles (17.7 km) round-trip 6-8 hours
Begin at Soda Springs and follow the trail along Tuolumne River as it drops to Glen Aulin, passing beautiful cascades.

Half Dome Difficult
14 - 16.3 miles 10-12 hours
The 14- to 16-mile round-trip hike to Half Dome is not for you if you're out of shape or unprepared. You will be gaining elevation (for a total of 4,800 feet) most of your way to the top of Half Dome.

Lookout Point Intermediate
2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip 1 hour
This quick hike takes you to a viewpoint overlooking Hetch Hetchy Valley.

Lower Yosemite Fall Easy
1 mile/1.6 km loop 1/2 hour

Lyell Canyon via the John Muir Trail Easy
8 miles (12.9 km) round-trip; 4 hours

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Intermediate
1.6 - 6.9 miles 1 - 5 hours

McGurk Meadow, Bridalveil Creek, and Dewey Point Intermediate
4-7 miles 2-4 hours
During July, the meadows in this area are a great place to see wildflowers.

Mirror Lake/Meadow Easy
2-5 miles 1-2 hours
When water is calm, the lake offers beautiful reflections of surrounding cliffs.

Mono Meadow to view of Mount Starr King Difficult
3 miles 2-3 hours

Mono Pass Intermediate
8 miles (12.9 km) round-trip 4 to 6 hours
This historic trans-sierra route has been used for hundreds--maybe even thousands--of years.

Nevada Fall Difficult
7 miles/11.2 km round-trip 5-6 hours

Ostrander Lake Difficult
12.7 miles (20.3 km) round-trip

Panorama Trail Difficult
8.5 miles/13.7 km 6 hours

Poopenaut Valley Difficult
3 miles (4.8 km) round-trip 2 hours
This trail provides quick access to the Tuolumne River, descending 1,229 feet (735 m) to the river below O'Shaughnessy Dam.

Rancheria Falls Intermediate
13.4 miles (21.4 km) round-trip 6-8 hours
This trail continues past Wapama Falls to popular Rancheria Falls.

Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Intermediate
2.2 miles (3.5 km) round-trip 2 hours
Sentinel Dome presents an amazing 360-degree panorama, Taft Point gives you magnificent views of Yosemite Valley.


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