Hiking near Yosemite Valley

This steep trail ascends the southern side of Yosemite Valley up to Glacier Point, with impressive views of Half Dome.

Fantastic hike from Yosemite Valley to the top of Half Dome. Take plenty of water and start early!

Hiked from the start of the Nose to Zodiac and down the talus field. Then back to el cap meadow

The trail for the Vernal Falls. Starting at the Trailhead where the bus drops you off, you head on a paved path to a bridge near the bottom of the falls and then head up the Mistry Trail. This trail has a stone staircase up the side of the Misty Falls. Raingear is encouraged as you will get wet when the Falls are full. You can continue to the Nevada Falls or take the John Muir Trail back down to the Valley. Will see the Liberty Cap, Half Dome, and Clouds Rest.

3 miles (4.8 km) round-trip; 2 hours Begin four miles east of the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station (look for small turnout on the right) This trail provides quick access to the Tuolumne River, descending 1,229 feet (735 m) to the river below O'Shaughnessy Dam.

Hike from near Camp 4 at the base of Yosemite Valley to the top of Yosemite Falls.