#Clouds rest yosemite plus
It’s a strenuous trek, with the last 400 feet rigged with cables to help hikers up the steep face, but the views of the High Sierra and Yosemite Valley, plus the bragging rights of topping out on Half Dome, are worth it.įind the route on Gaia GPS here. Nothing says “Yosemite” more than the iconic silhouette of Half Dome, and there’s no hike in the park more classic than the climb to its summit. Best Classic Dayhike in Yosemite National Park: Half Dome The cables up to the top of Half Dome. Finish up with a valley floor view of 7,038-foot Sentinel Rock.įind the route on Gaia GPS here. Starting in a grove of fir and pine atop the South Wall of Yosemite Valley, the path drops to sunny switchbacks with panoramic views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, and the Clarke Range. The hardest part of this hike: Remembering you have to look at the trail once in a while.
The Best High Country Dayhike in Yosemite National Park: Glacier Point to Four Mile Trail Half Dome as seen from Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park, California. It’s the up-close waterfall views, though, that really take the prize: 381-foot Illilouette Falls, 317-foot Vernal Falls (which you’ll climb right next to), and 594-foot Nevada Falls all send down roaring trailside cascades accompanied by enormous clouds of spray.įind the route on Gaia GPS here. The expansive views of Illilouette Gorge, Liberty Cap, and Yosemite Valley are nothing to sneeze at, scattered throughout the hike so you have time to catch your breath at each viewpoint. (Photo: Natalie Comins/Moment via Getty Images)Ĭlimb to Sierra Point and vistas three waterfalls on this scenic loop.
The Best Dayhikes in Yosemite National Park The Best Waterfall Dayhike in Yosemite National Park: Nevada Falls Loop Scenic view of Illilouette Falls and Half Dome from the trail overlook, Yosemite National Park. These hikes are the best way to check out everything Yosemite has to offer.
From dizzying granite cliffs to quiet backcountry lakes to mist-hung waterfalls, everything about the park screams “epic.” Besides, with a little bit of planning and a willingness to get off the beaten path, you can actually find solitude here. Yosemite’s crowds may get a bad rap, but there’s a good reason that people flock there: You just can’t get this scenery anywhere else. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
0 kommentar(er)
