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Area Hiking Map U.S. Department of the Interior

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Glacier Point 300 yards one way. 5 minutes. 4.8 miles (7.7 km) one way. 3–4 hours; 3,200 ft (975 m) elevation change Begin at Glacier Point parking area Begin at Glacier Point parking area Come for the sunrise or stay for the sunset—the view from Glacier Point is spectacular any time of day. Start at the The Four Mile Trail follows a series of switchbacks down the south wall of Yosemite Valley. Although lacking shade during Glacier Point parking area and enjoy a leisurely wheelchair-accessible stroll to the Glacier Point railing, where you look the heat of summer, this trail has no lack of views— and the Cathedral Rocks tower to the west, while Yosemite down on Yosemite Valley (3,200 below!) and east toward and the High Sierra. Falls plummets in the north and Half Dome looms eastward. The trail ends about a mile west of Yosemite Village, which is accessible by riding the El Capitan Shuttle (summer only) or by crossing the on Swinging Bridge. McGurk Meadow 1.6 miles (2.5 km) round-trip. 1–2 hours; 150 ft (50 m) elevation change Begin at McGurk Meadow trailhead 8.3 miles (13.4 km) one way. 6–8 hours; 4,000 ft (1,200 m) total elevation change The trail leads downhill 0.8 mile (1.3 km) to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to shepherd Begin at Glacier Point parking area John McGurk. During early summer, look for a tremendous show of wildflowers. You can continue along the trail an This longer route to Yosemite Valley brings hikers past Illilouette, Nevada, and Vernal Falls. After descending 1,300 ft (400 m) additional mile (1.6 km) to reach the Pohono Trail, which runs west to Dewey Point and and east to Bridalveil to Illilouette Fall during the first 2.0 miles (3.2 km), the trail climbs nearly 800 ft (240 m) to gain the Panorama Cliff ridgeline. Creek, Taft Point, and Glacier Point. Next, a 600 ft (175 m) descent leads you to the intersection with the Trail above the top of Nevada Fall. You now have two choices to reach Yosemite Valley: a left turn follows the downhill for the remaining 3.3 miles (5.3 Moderate km), while a right turn crosses the brink of Nevada Fall before passing Vernal Fall enroute to Yosemite Valley over 2.9 miles (4.7 km). Consider combining this trail with the Four Mile Trail for a long, strenuous loop! Dewey Point 8.2 miles (13.2 km) round-trip. 4–6 hours; 750 ft (225 m) elevation change Begin at McGurk Meadow trailhead Mt. Starr King View 3 miles (4.8 km) round-trip. 2–3 hours; 900 ft (275 m) elevation change Begin by following the McGurk Meadow trail as described above. Continue one mile (1.6 km) past the meadow to reach Begin at Mono Meadow trailhead an intersection with the Pohono Trail. Follow the Pohono Trail west (left) to Dewey Point, 4.1 miles (6.6 km) from the The trail descends steeply to Mono Meadow—an area that is very wet throughout the summer. Expect log crossings over trailhead. Enjoy the unique views of El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks, Half Dome, and the Yosemite high country. Return the creeks and lots of mud. Follow the trail from the east end of the meadow for a half mile (0.8 km) to an unmarked clearing. same way, or you can continue on the Pohono Trail west to more viewpoints and eventually the Tunnel View parking area Enjoy magnificent views of the Clark Range, Mt. Starr King, and Half Dome. Adventurous hikers can continue another 1.5 5.5 miles (8.9 km) beyond Dewey Point. miles (2.4 km) downhill to Illilouette Creek (no footbridge). A turn left (north) at the junction brings hikers an additional 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Glacier Point, climbing 1,000 ft (240 m). Taft Point & The Fissures 2.2 miles (3.5 km) round-trip. 2 hours (200 ft (60 m) elevation change) Begin at Sentinel Dome/Taft Point trailhead Ostrander Lake 11.4 miles (18.3 km) round-trip. 8–10 hours; 1,500 ft (450 m) elevation change Begin with an easy walk through the forest past a wildflower-filled meadow (seasonal), the trail leads to an expanse on Begin at Ostrander Lake trailhead the south rim of Yosemite Valley. Taft Point is marked by a small railing at the cliff’s edge. Enjoy magnificent views of The first half of this hike gently inclines through forest and meadow where you can observe severe scars and regrowth from a Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan and . Near Taft Point, you’ll see the Fissures—narrow fractures in the 1987 lodgepole pine forest fire. A steep 1,500 foot (450 m) elevation gain opens up to views of granite domes, Mt. Starr King, granite called joints. Watch out for drops near these fractures of up to 2,000 feet! and the Clark Range just prior to arriving at Ostrander Lake.

Sentinel Dome 1.8 miles (2.9 km) round-trip. 2 hours; 400 ft (125 m) elevation change Pohono Trail 12.9 miles (20.8 km) one way. 8–10 hours; 2,800 ft (850 m) elevation change Begin at Sentinel Dome/Taft Point trailhead Begin at Glacier Point parking area or Tunnel View parking area on Wawona Road This wide trail leads mostly across open granite with little shade. The trail meets an old road near the base of Sentinel Most commonly hiked one-way (downhill) from Glacier Point, the Pohono Trail rewards hikers with several viewpoints of Dome. Follow the road to the northeast side of the dome where the incline is less imposing. From here, scramble up the Yosemite Valley from the south rim. East to west, these views include Taft Point, Dewey Point, Crocker Point, and Stanford granite slope to the top of the dome. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of the park. Consider taking this hike at Point. An optional 0.5 mile (0.8 km) side trail gains the summit of Sentinel Dome. sunset or during a full moon, but remember to bring a flashlight with fresh batteries!

Sentinel Dome/Taft Point Loop 4.9 miles (7.9 km) loop. 3–4 hours; 1,000 ft (300 m) elevation change. Begin at Sentinel Dome/Taft Point trailhead The Sentinel Dome and Taft Point trails can be combined into a loop hike. For a counterclockwise loop, start by hiking The Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail can be hiked one-way during the summer by purchasing a Sentinel Dome’s northeast side as described previously. After descending the same northeast slope, follow the trail north one-way bus tour ticket between Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point. Note that tours can fill, so it is to the Pohono Trail junction. Take the Pohono Trail southwest, descending to Sentinel Creek before climbing to the Taft Point trail junction. From here, Taft Point sits a half mile downhill to the west (right), while the trailhead is a half mile to recommended to first ride the bus and then hike your return trip. Please visit a DNC tour desk for the east (left). For a clockwise loop, begin with Taft Point and follow the Pohono Trail to Sentinel Dome, returning to the details. Other trails listed here can be hiked one-way by shuttling two vehicles or having a friend or trailhead via the Sentinel Dome trail. family member drop you off at one trailhead and hiking to another.