11 Amazing Backpacking Trips in Yosemite National Park
Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Yosemite National Park!
In Yosemite, you can see some of America’s most impressive scenery without stepping foot out of your car. That said, you’ll be sharing the view with thousands of other people and the line of cars ahead doesn’t exactly satisfy your need for wide open spaces and the fresh mountain air that you came for. Of course, there is a solution: head into the backcountry.
A few days of nothing but hiking, camping, and immersing yourself in the Yosemite wilderness is the ultimate getaway if you ask us. Whether you want to spend a week linking up multiple trails or just have time for a quick weekend overnighter, Yosemite has options for everyone. Check out some of our favorite backpacking trips in the park and get out there!
1. Sunrise Lakes to Clouds Rest
Photo: Nathaniel Polta
2. 10 Lakes Basin
Photo: Kyle Frost
3. Glen Aulin
Photo: Alex Souza
4. Snow Creek Trail
Photo: R. Adam Prieto
5. Little Yosemite Valley and Hike Half Dome
Photo: Eddie Jo
6. Cathedral Lakes
Photo: Addison Klinke
7. Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley
Photo: Kevin Abernethy
8. Young Lakes
Photo: Kyle Frost
9. Vogelsang and Merced Lake High Sierra Camps
Photo: Julie & Brian
10. Dewey Point from Tunnel View
Photo: Jonathon Reed
11. Buena Vista Lake
Photo: Austin Trigg
Cover photo: Addison Klinke
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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