Stargaze at Olmsted Point

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Added by Eric Bennett

Amazing Star. Gazing. Awesome View of Sunrise. Right next to Road/Parking Area.

Just off the side of the highway, look for the pullout for Olmsted Point on your Map. There is a parking area with about 25 parking spots and the lookout point with the tree is right next to there. Come in the summertime and during a new moon to get the best views of the Milky Way. Never crowded, more low key spot spot for viewing and photography than Glacier Point.

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Anca Apostoaei

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Stargaze at Olmsted Point

over 3 years ago

Awestruck

Although you have to drive a bit to get there it's worth it. Really nice spot and the night sky it just takes your breath away. Best time to go there is after 12-1 am, before that there's still some traffic and the lights will mess with your photos.

5.0

Benjamin Espinoza

Stargaze at Olmsted Point

about 4 years ago

Lovely

Great place to star gaze the stars come up completely at around 10pm. Excellent place for photography.

5.0

Tyler Drake

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Stargaze at Olmsted Point

over 5 years ago

Stunning views of the valley and as Eric mentioned, much smaller crowd than other scenic points in Yosemite.

5.0

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