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Easy (fat and short) Moderate (fat & long) 0.5 miles/0.8 km round-trip; 20 minutes Valley Loop Trail Full loop: 13 miles/20.9 km; 5 to 7 hours. Half loop: 6.5 miles/10.5 km; 2.5 to 3.5 hours Begin at the Bridalveil Fall parking area Begin at the Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (shuttle stop #6) A paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of the waterfall, which fows all year. Walk back to This trail follows many of the Valley’s frst east-west trails and wagon roads. The half-loop trail crosses the Valley on El Capitan Bridge. Continue the parking area via the same trail. Expect lots of spray in spring and early summer. Trail is icy in winter. on to Bridalveil Fall for the full loop. The Valley Loop Trail provides solitude with occasional route-fnding diffculty. Hike through meadows, forests, and along the . Along the way, enjoy striking views of , Cathedral Rocks, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Three Lower Yosemite Fall 1.1 miles/1.7 km loop trail; 30 minutes Brothers, and Yosemite Falls. Bikes and pets not permitted on the Valley Loop Trail. Begin at the Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (shuttle stop #6) This short, easy walk rewards visitors with spectacular views of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This Strenuous (steep and long) Strenuous trails may be considered moderate if a only a portion of the trail is hiked. waterfall may be dry in late summer and early fall. Expect lots of spray in spring and early summer. 9.6 miles/15.5 km round-trip. 6 to 8 hours; 3,200 ft/975 m elevation gain Cook’s Meadow Loop 1 mile/1.6 km; 30 minutes Begin at the Four Mile Trailhead along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley Begin at shuttle stop #6 In summer months, take the El Capitan Shuttle to the trailhead. Trail can also be accessed from year-round shuttle stop #7, adding about ½ This short walk offers stunning views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and the Royal Arches. At shuttle bus mile to the total distance. This trail begins near the base of Sentinel Rock and climbs to the top of Yosemite Valley at Glacier Point. To makes this stop #6, cross the street (watch for traffc!) and follow the bike path, bearing left as the path forks. At a one-way trip, make a reservation (required) at any tour desk for a one-way ticket on the Glacier Point Tour ($), then hike down. Do the Sentinel Bridge parking area, walk out onto the bridge to enjoy a classic view of Half Dome (photo- not expect to return to Glacier Point or the Valley by bus without reservation. graphed by ) before returning to the parking area. Follow the boardwalk back across the meadow, cross the street, and turn right to get to the Visitor Center (stop #5). 8.5 miles/13.7 km one-way to Valley foor (via ); 6 hours for 3,200 ft/975 m descent Begin at the Panorama Trailhead, Glacier Point /Meadow 2 miles/3.2 km round-trip to lake; 1 hour As its name implies, this trail offers some incredible panoramic views of Yosemite Valley. The trail crosses after 2 miles (3.2 km) and (dry in summer and fall) 5 miles/8 km loop around the lake; 2 hours (Full loop is moderately continues partially uphill along the Panorama . At the top of , the trail joins the Mist and Trails to Happy Isles. You can diffcult; fat and long.) make a reservation (required) at any tour desk for a one-way ticket on the Glacier Point Tour ($), then hike down. Begin at Mirror Lake Trailhead (shuttle stop #17). From the shuttle stop, a paved trail leads directly to Mirror Lake. Hikers may access a loop trail from the Upper Yosemite Fall 7.2 miles/11.6 km round-trip; 6 to 8 hours; 2,700 ft/823 m elevation gain paved path. This loop follows Creek beyond the lake, crosses two bridges beyond the Snow Creek Begin at the Upper Yosemite Fall Trailhead, Camp 4 (shuttle stop #7) intersection, and returns past Mirror Lake. When flled in winter and spring, the lake offers beautiful One of Yosemite’s oldest historic trails (built 1873 to 1877), the Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of ’s tallest waterfall, 2,425 refections of surrounding cliffs. This is a great place to see wildlife. Exhibits detail the story of the area’s feet (739 m) above the Valley foor. Do not stray off the marked path, as you will fnd steep drops adjacent to the trail. Enjoy spectacular views lake-to-meadow succession. from Columbia Rock located one mile (and dozens of switchbacks) from the trailhead.

Vernal & Nevada Falls footbridge: 1.6 miles/2.6 km round-trip;1.5 hours with 400 ft./122 m elevation gain Hiking Safety and Etiquette Vernal Fall: 2.4 miles/3.9km round-trip; 3 hours with 1,000 ft./366 m. elevation gain (via Mist Trail) • Wading and/or swimming upstream from is extremely dangerous. Nevada Fall: 5.4 miles/8.7km round-trip; 5 to 6 hours with 2,000 ft./610 m. elevation gain (via Mist Trail) Begin at Happy Isles (shuttle stop #16) Each year, unsuspecting visitors drown or are swept over to their deaths. You can see Vernal Fall from the footbridge at 0.8 miles (1.3 km). Beyond the bridge, at 0.2 miles, the Mist Trail and the diverge. • Stay on trails: taking shortcuts causes trail –and is both dangerous and illegal. To proceed directly to the top of Vernal Fall, follow the Mist Trail 0.5 mile (0.8 km) up a steep stairway of over 600 steps. Prepare for slip- • Carry (and drink) plenty of water: a leading cause of injuries on the trail is dehydration. pery footing and a tremendous amount of waterfall spray in spring and early summer. The top of Nevada Fall may be reached by continuing 1.3 Be sure to treat river, , lake, or spring water before drinking. miles (2.1 km) along the Mist Trail. Nevada Fall may also be reached via the John Muir Trail (bypassing Vernal Fall). Portions of the John Muir and Mist Trails are closed in winter due to hazardous conditions. • Be prepared for sudden changes in weather and conditions. • Bears and other wildlife can be present on trails at any time of the day or night. Feeding Half Dome (Cables typically up from late May to early October) via Mist Trail 14 mi/22.5 km round-trip; via John and approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal! Keep food within arm’s reach. A permit is required to summit Half Muir Trail 16.3 mi/26.3 km round-trip; via Mist and John Muir Trails 15.2 mi/24.4 km round-trip; Dome 10 to 12 hours; 4,800 ft./1,463 m. elevation gain. Begin at Happy Isles (shuttle stop #16) • Rocks in and around waterways are often slippery. Use caution when crossing . DO NOT BEGIN THIS ASCENT IF: 1) the cables are down, 2) there is any chance of rain (moisture makes the granite too slick for • Pets and bicycles are only permitted on paved bike paths. safety), or 3) there is any chance of lightning. Follow the Mist Trail or John Muir Trail to Nevada Fall. Continue on the trail, following the • Horses and mules have the right of way on trails. signs to Half Dome. The last 900 feet (275 m) of trail is a very steep climb up the east side of Half Dome. Cables assist hikers on the fnal 400 feet (122 m). They consist of two steel cables, about 3 feet apart and suspended waist high from pipes set in the rock. The top of Half Dome is a • Pack out what you pack in, including toilet paper. fairly large and level open surface. Camping is not permitted on top of Half Dome. • Trails are often rocky and steep. Travel carefully and at your own risk. 4/2018