Sierra Nevada

Yosemite Valley Hiking

             
Bridalveil Fall Trail Easy     Four Mile Trail Difficult  
An easy paved trail starting from the Bridalveil Fall parking area and leading to the bottom of Bridalveil Fall. 0.5 miles
Wheelchair Access with assistance
   

Starting from the Four Mile Trailhead just west of Swinging Bridge picnic area, this strenuous trail follows switchbacks up to Glacier Point, with great views along the way.

9.6 miles

 
             
Half Dome Difficult     Lower Yosemite Fall Trail Easy  
It starts on the Mist Trail, travels past Nevada and Vernal Falls. Views and scenery are unforgettable The final climb up Half Dome's face is via a cable, which can be exhausting and frightening.
17 miles
    It is an easy paved trail that starts at the Lower Yosemite Fall shuttle bus stop and provides a good view of the falls with a close-up view of the lower fall.
0.5 miles
Wheelchair Access with assistance
 
             
Nevada Fall via Mist Trail Difficult     Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail Easy  
Nevada Fall is located past Vernal Fall. This strenuous hike leads to the top of Vernal Fall, up more granite steps to the top of Nevada Fall. 7 miles     Starting from the Mirror Lake trailhead shuttle bus stop.. The pond/meadow is at the bottom of Half Dome and provides excellent views.
2 miles
Wheelchair Access with assistance


 
             
Upper Yosemite Fall Trail Difficult     Valley Floor Loop Moderate  
Starting near the Camp 4 shuttle bus stop, this extremely strenuous trail switchbacks to the top of the 2,425 foot high Yosemite Falls. The trail provides great views of the eastern Yosemite Valley.
7.2 miles
    The loop trail around Yosemite Valley can be hiked in pieces or in full. It has several access points and follows the road in places.

6.5 mile

 
             
Vernal Fall via Mist Trail Difficult      
This is a fairly strenuous hike that starts from the Happy Isles shuttle bus stop and leads to the top of Vernal Fall. Past the footbridge the trail becomes steep and may be slippery as it traverses 600 granite steps to the top of the waterfall.
3.0 miles
   


 
             
             
             
             

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