Hiking / Backpacking
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Summer Recreation //
Yosemite National Park is a large and beautiful area that is frequented by hiking enthusiasts, mainly during the warmer months. There are countless trails to enjoy, ranging from the short and easy variety to the long and difficult types. In fact, some require more than one day to complete and special passes are available to hikers who choose to stay overnight in the park.
Whether hiking for the first time or seeking challenges to expert skills, Yosemite National Park has some unique hiking opportunities. There are varied trails available to choose from, some of which are great for families and others better suited to expert hikers with some climbing experience. Either way, the Yosemite trails provide interesting access and spectacular views for all who seek to enjoy them.
Yosemite Trails:
- Cathedral Lakes (7 miles)
- Dog Lake (2.8 miles)
- Elizabeth Lake (4.8 miles)
- Gaylor Lakes (2 miles)
- Glen Aulin (11 miles)
- John Muir Trail (Lyell Canyon) (16 miles roundtrip)
- Lembert Dome (2.8 miles)
- Mono Pass (8 miles)
- Soda Springs/Parson's Lodge (1.5 miles)
- Vogelsang High Sierra Camp, Lake and Pass (15.8 miles)
- McGurk Meadow, Bridalveil Creek and Dewey Point (7 miles)
- Mono Meadow(3 miles)
- Ostrander Lake(12.7 miles)
- Sentinel Dome (2.2 miles)
- Taft Point (2.2 miles)
- Bridalveil Fall (1/2 mile)
- Glacier Point 4 Mile (9.6 miles)
- Half Dome (17 miles)
- Lower Yosemite Fall (1/2 mile)
- Mirror Lake/Meadow (2 miles)
- Nevada Fall (Mist Trail) (7 miles)
- Panorama Trail (17 miles)
- Top of Yosemite Fall (7.2 miles)
- Upper Yosemite Fall (7.2 miles)
- Valley Floor Loop (13 miles roundtrip)
- Vernal Falls (1.6 miles)
- Alder Creek (12 miles)
- Chlnualna Fall (8.2 miles)
- Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (1.6 miles)
- Swinging Bridge Loop (5 miles)
- Wawona to Mariposa Grove (6 miles)
- Wawona Meadow Loop (3.5 miles)
- Rancheria Falls (13.4 miles)
- Smith Peak (12.5 miles)
- Wapama Falls (5 miles)
- Loop Trail (1/2 mile)
- Ahwahnee Hotel to Mirror Lake (3 miles)
- Ahwahnee Hotel to Yosemite Falls (3 miles)
- Yosemite Lodge to Bridalveil Falls (7 miles)
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