{"id":98393,"date":"2021-11-19T05:15:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T12:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/?p=98393"},"modified":"2022-07-07T17:47:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T00:47:50","slug":"yosemite-hiking-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/yosemite-hiking-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"Yosemite Hiking Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yosemite Hiking Trails &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-time-to-visit-yosemite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yosemite National Park<\/a> is one of the most famous natural destinations in all of America \u2013 if not the world. And what better way to see these natural attractions than on foot? Yosemite is home to so many world-class hiking trails, and we\u2019ll give you a full guide to hiking Yosemite in this article.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/yosemite-hiking-trails\/#Yosemite_Hiking_Trails\" title=\"Yosemite Hiking Trails\">Yosemite Hiking Trails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/yosemite-hiking-trails\/#Best_Hiking_Trails_in_Yosemite\" title=\"Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite\">Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/yosemite-hiking-trails\/#Hiking_in_Yosemite_National_Park\" title=\"Hiking in Yosemite National Park\">Hiking in Yosemite National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yosemite_Hiking_Trails\"><\/span>Yosemite Hiking Trails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yosemite National Park is located in western California, surrounded by the Sierra National Forest and the Stanislaus National Forest. The Park spans nearly 1200 square miles, and is home to all sorts of geographical diversity. Within Yellowstone, you\u2019ll find dense forests, large mountains, clear lakes, spanning meadows, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder that Yosemite is an extremely popular destination among outdoorspeople, and is home to many popular hiking trails taking you past its natural sights. We\u2019ll cover many of these trails below.<\/p>\n<h3>When to Visit Yosemite for Hiking<\/h3>\n<p>You might think that Yosemite\u2019s situation entirely in California means the weather is great year-round. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and Yosemite has a clear high and low season dictated by the weather.<\/p>\n<p>High-season for tourism in Yosemite is during summer, when weather is warmest. Summers in Yosemite see highs around 72-80F and lows around 45-50F. It\u2019s also when you\u2019ll find Yosemite\u2019s major attractions most crowded, which includes many popular hiking trails. It\u2019s especially difficult to find lodging, campgrounds, and parking during summer months.<\/p>\n<p>Shoulder seasons in Yosemite are more manageable from a tourist perspective. Trails and sights are less crowded, and accommodations are more affordable and less competitive. Spring and fall see highs around 50-65F, with lows around 30-37F.<\/p>\n<p>Winters are quite cold, with frequent snowfall. In fact, many roads and trails in Yosemite close during winter, especially at higher elevations. This being said, there are still plenty of places to hike during winter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Hiking_Trails_in_Yosemite\"><\/span>Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the logistics, let\u2019s get to the fun stuff. We\u2019re covering some of our favorite hiking trails in Yosemite. This being said, Yosemite is a massive National Park, so consider this a non-exhaustive list.<\/p>\n<h3>Mist Trail to Nevada Fall<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98397\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98397\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mist-Trail-to-Nevada-Fall.jpg\" alt=\"Mist Trail to Nevada Fall\" width=\"729\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mist-Trail-to-Nevada-Fall.jpg 729w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mist-Trail-to-Nevada-Fall-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mist Trail to Nevada Fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mist Trail is one of Yosemite\u2019s most popular hikes, taking hikers to Vernal Waterfall, one of the top sights in the Park. The trail starts from the Mist Trail and John Muir Trail Trailhead, where there is parking (but it fills up fast).<\/p>\n<p>The most popular hike takes you to Vernal Falls Bridge, which offers you a spectacular view of Vernal Falls. From there, hikers can continue along Mist Trail, climbing to the top of Vernal Falls. Once you\u2019ve climbed Vernal Falls, the trail continues further, and you can hike to the top of Nevada Falls.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, there\u2019s plenty of elevation gain and plenty of steep staircases. If you hike all the way to Nevada Falls and back, the hike is about 5.5 miles long, and takes most hikers about six hours.<\/p>\n<p>The hike to Nevada Falls is a very popular hike, but popularity does dip the further you go. It\u2019s also a challenging hike, and recommended for experienced hikers. Mist from the waterfall can make certain parts slippery.<\/p>\n<h3>Yosemite Falls Trail<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98399\" style=\"width: 815px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-98399\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yosemite-Falls-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"Yosemite Falls Trail\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yosemite-Falls-Trail.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yosemite-Falls-Trail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yosemite-Falls-Trail-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yosemite-Falls-Trail-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yosemite Falls Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yosemite Falls Trail is a winding trail that eventually takes hikers to the top of Yosemite Falls, the world\u2019s 5<sup>th<\/sup> tallest waterfall! The trail meanders through Yosemite to a great viewpoint of the falls, and travellers can opt for extra challenge by climbing to the top.<\/p>\n<p>Yosemite Falls Trail begins from Yosemite Falls Trailhead. There\u2019s a parking lot, but like most parking lots in Yosemite, it fills fast, so get there early.<\/p>\n<p>The hike to the top of Yosemite Falls is a 7.2-mile round-trip. Hikers go along Yosemite Falls Trail, which eventually becomes Upper Yosemite Falls Trail, and here is when the hike is most difficult. The hike up the falls is a series of switchbacks covering 2700 feet in elevation. But the spectacular views are worth it!<\/p>\n<h3>Half Dome<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98396\" style=\"width: 718px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98396\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-Dome-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Dome\" width=\"728\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-Dome-1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-Dome-1-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Half Dome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A world-famous destination for <a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/5-life-lessons-climbing-adams-peak-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">climbing<\/a>, hikers can also reach the top of Half Dome via a popular hiking route. This is one of the most difficult, and longest, hikes in Yosemite, and is recommended for experienced hikers. The hike up Half Dome via John Muir trail is a 14-mile round trip hike that has over 1500m of elevation gain. Get there early, and be ready to work.<\/p>\n<p>The hike starts at John Muir Trailhead. You\u2019ll follow the same route to Nevada Falls that we covered above, but keep going from there. John Muir Trail eventually meets with Half Dome Trail, which takes you to the Peak.<\/p>\n<p>The hike up the peak is steep and difficult, with plenty of exposed rock and treacherous terrain. Hikers reach Sub Dome, before the Peak, and use a series of cables to reach the Peak.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a very difficult hike, and will take you all day, but Half Dome is one of the most iconic views in Yosemite, and is tough to miss out on.<\/p>\n<h3>Glacier Point Trail<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98395\" style=\"width: 755px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-98395\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glacier-Point-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier Point Trail\" width=\"765\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glacier-Point-Trail.jpg 806w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glacier-Point-Trail-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glacier-Point-Trail-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glacier Point Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yosemite is no stranger to challenging hikes, but there\u2019s also no shortage of laid-back nature hikes, such as Glacier Point Trail. Glacier point trail is a 0.5-mile round trip loop that is very popular amongst tourists. It\u2019s a short, easy loop with minimal elevation that takes hikers past a waterfall, and there\u2019s excellent views of Glacier Point from above. It\u2019s a short hike (or walk) but it\u2019s well worth it for the views.<\/p>\n<h3>Sentinel Dome Trail<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98398\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98398\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sentinel-Dome-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"Sentinel Dome Trail\" width=\"730\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sentinel-Dome-Trail.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sentinel-Dome-Trail-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sentinel Dome Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s another easy hike with a fantastic view. The Sentinel Dome Trail is only two miles long, and leaves from Sentinel Dome Trailhead off Glacier Point Road.<\/p>\n<p>Sentinel Dome offers some of the best views in the Park. You\u2019re about 4000 feet high, and can see into Yosemite Valley for a view of some of the Park\u2019s most iconic sites. In terms of effort vs. reward, this one is tough to beat! Plus, it tends to be less crowded than many of Yosemite\u2019s famous hikes, which means it\u2019s usually easier to find parking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_in_Yosemite_National_Park\"><\/span>Hiking in Yosemite National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks for reading our guide to Yosemite\u2019s best hikes. You won\u2019t be surprised to learn that Yosemite has many more hikes than just what was on our list! 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