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Pohnono Trail to Sentinel Dome Trail Loop
Mariposa County, California
3.93 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Pohnono Trail to Sentinel Dome Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Hike to Sentinel Dome
Mariposa County, California
5.0
2.2 mi
/ 400 ft gain
One of the most popular places in Yosemite for sunset is Glacier Point, but by walking one mile from the trailhead, the crowds quickly dissipate. Sentinel Dome is great for all ages since the trail is short and not too steep. Park at the Sentinel Dome trailhead, about 3 miles from the end of Glacier Point Road. The trail is one mile, one-way. For the best timing, leave the trailhead at least on...
Hike to Taft Point
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California
4.9
2.35 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Taft Point is such an amazing and different view of the Yosemite Valley. If you're lucky and you time it right, you'll also experience complete solitude.
While driving Glacier Point Road, just a few minutes before arriving at Glacier Point, you'll see a parking lot for the Taft Point Trailhead. The hike is an intermediate level hike for a little over a mile one way. The hike itself is amazing,...
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Loop
Mariposa County, California
5.17 mi
/ 1076 ft gain
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Witness Yosemite's Firefall
Yosemite Village, California
5.0
0.1 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Over 5 million visitors flock to Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range every year to take in the geological splendor. While most visitors get to see the park's waterfalls, very few ever get to witness the Firefall. For two weeks between mid-late February, a small waterfall that cascades off the eastern side of El Capitan turns into a colorful explosion as the sun s...
Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail
Mariposa County, California
5.0
9.59 mi
/ 3200 ft gain
Glacier Point is one of the highlights of Yosemite. The point is located at the end of Glacier Point Road. This viewpoint allows you to survey the entire Yosemite Valley and gives the viewer a captivating sight of Half Dome. It's a little bit of a tourist trap (especially during the summer season), but worth it.
If you're up for hiking to the point at night, the stars are another amazing featu...
Camp at Glacier Point
Mariposa County, California
4.7
9.4 mi
/ 3200 ft gain
Everyone that knows Yosemite, knows Glacier Point. An overlook that attracts thousands of people per day that drive up via Glacier Point Road is rarely vacant of the hustle and bustle of people. However, there is a loop hole here, and when the stars align you can have Glacier Point ALL to yourself as your campground. Of course you can always cross-country ski to the point and camp, but if weath...
Hike to Union Point via Four Mile Trail
Mariposa County, California
6 mi
/ 2332 ft gain
Four Mile Trail is steep, but hikers efforts are more than rewarded. Union Point sits above Yosemite Valley at 6,332 feet - offering sweeping views of El Capitan and the valley entrance to the left, and North Dome / Half Dome & Clouds Rest to the right. You can also see Yosemite Falls straight ahead.
The trail often closes in the winter due to snowfall - but can be scrambled / snowshoed i...
Four Mile Trail to Panorama Trail Loop
Mariposa County, California
5.0
16.03 mi
/ 5177 ft gain
Four Mile Trail to Panorama Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Places to stay
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
High Sierra Camps
Yosemite High Sierra Camps have been a popular destination in Yosemite National Park since they were first established. Because of the de...
From $152 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
Camp 4
Overview
Beginning September 16, Camp 4 will return to first-come, first-served camping (the daily lottery will be closed during this per...
Yosemite Valley, California
Lower Pines
Overview
Lower Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain R...
From $26 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
North Pines
Overview
North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain R...
From $26 / night
9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Onsite amenities include two restaurants, bar, bike rentals, gift shop, Starbucks coffee, guided tours, swimming pool, close access to Yo...
From $219 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
Curry Village
Seasonal amenities include ice skating, bike rentals, swimming pool, rock climbing and guided hikes.
From $90 / night
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