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This cathedral of granite holds so much opportunity for hiking, backpacking, climbing, and more. Head up to Tuolumne Meadows or into the backcountry for more magnificent scenery and solitude.
Find the best hiking trails, backpacking, and camping, in Yosemite National Park.
10 Lakes Basin in Yosemite
Beginning at the Ten Lakes trailhead, the trail to the lakes is a moderately strenuous uphill grind to Ten Lakes pass, followed by a quick downhill into the lake basin. We met a woman at the top who made sure we didn’t miss the short side trail to a vista point on the pass that offered a sweeping panorama of the basin and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne just to the north. The official Ten Lak...
Grant Lake via Ten Lakes Trailhead
The trail begins at the Ten Lakes trailhead (7600 ft) right beside Yosemite Creek. The first 4 miles start you on the ascent through the wooded forest, however there are portions of the trail that will take you through granite rock valleys marked with only cairns so keep your eyes peeled throughout the trek. After reaching the Half-moon Meadow the lake is now within grasps, 2 miles after the im...
Ten Lakes Trailhead to Tenaya Lake
Ten Lakes Trailhead to Tenaya Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Camp at Yosemite Creek Campground
Yosemite Creek Campground is on Tioga Road north of the valley at 7,700' elevation. There is a stream at this campsite which you can filter if you don't want to bring a lot of water. Offers access to unforgettable hiking trails. Open July-September. Bring your own tent and $12 for a site. Sites 47 and 49 are handicap accessible.
Yosemite Creek Trail to Yosemite Creek Campground
3.45 mi / 308 ft gain
Yosemite Creek Trail to Yosemite Creek Campground is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yosemite Valley, California.
2.34 mi / 489 ft gain
May Lake is a stunning, serene subalpine lake that rests at the base of Mt. Hoffmann. The May Lake turnoff is located four miles past Tenaya Lake. From the turnoff, it's 1.8 miles to the trailhead parking lot. During summer time, I will recommend getting to the parking area early to get a spot since this is a very popular hike. May Lake is one of the five High Sierra Wilderness Camps in Yose...
Hike to Mt. Hoffman
6 mi / 2140 ft gain
The May Lake trailhead is at the end of a 2 mile unpaved road leading north from Tioga Road. The trailhead has pit toilets and bear lockers. (Please be sure to store any food, garbage, scented items, and empty coolers in these lockers while hiking!) After hiking an easy 1.3 miles, you'll arrive at May Lake, nestled at the base of Mt. Hoffman and the site of a seasonal High Sierra Camp. There's...
Hike Mt. Hoffmann via the East Chute
6 mi / 3000 ft gain
This is a solid, day long trip. It is a great hike with a bit of a scramble on the way up to the summit massif and then again at the nearly 11,000-foot peak of Mount Hoffmann. You will have what John Muir described as his favorite view of Yosemite. You can look down onto Half Dome and across the Landscape to Mount Lyell. To get here you need to drive on Tioga Pass road, which is closed in winte...
May Lake to Glen Aulin Trail
22.51 mi / 3261 ft gain
May Lake to Glen Aulin Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Yosemite Valley, California.
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Why Backpacking Clouds Rest Should Make Your Permit Application Lineup
Views from Clouds Rest are as worthy as they come in the State of California. Now if we could just brainstorm a better way to provide egalitarian access to the summit…
A guide to hiking Half Dome
Here's what you need to know to tackle this iconic hike in Yosemite National Park.
A Beginner's Guide to Photographing Yosemite National Park
Tips on some of the most accessible and beautiful spots for photography in Yosemite Valley, especially for newer visitors to the park.
How to Spend Your First Weekend in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful National Parks in America, but it can be a bit daunting to determine how to maximize your first trip there. We just recently did this ourselves, and have recommendations on camping, hiking and how to beat some of the crowds!