Yosemite National Park

Granite cliffs, alpine meadows, and giant sequoias in California's Sierra Nevada.

DISTANCE

175 mi

DAYS

1-7 days

VEHICLE NEEDED

no offroading in park

BEST SEASON

Year round

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Camping Options

Stay options around Yosemite — in-park reservations, walk-ins, and dispersed camping.

Valley CampgroundsValley Campgrounds
Option 1 - Option 2 - Option 3
Camp 4Camp 4Walk in campground. Tuolumne MeadowsTuolumne MeadowsGreat location. DispersedDispersedSno Play area south entrance. WawonaWawonaGreat for south Valley activities.

Activities

Bike RideBike RideBike along on the 12 mi paved bike paths in the Valley. Scenic DriveScenic DriveTunnel View - Valley - Tioga pass - Monolake SwimmingSwimmingSwimming at Tenaya Lake. ClimbingClimbingFind a spot to see the big walls or go climbing. BoulderingBoulderingGo climb. Star GazingStar GazingGo out at night and look up.

Hikes

Trail picks — Valley classics, alpine ridge walks, and a short warmup.

Vernal & Nevada Falls via Mist TrailVernal & Nevada Falls via Mist Trail6.7 mi · 2,155 ft · loop Upper Yosemite FallsUpper Yosemite Falls6.7 mi · 3,238 ft · out & back Four Mile TrailFour Mile Trail10.3 mi · 3,418 ft · out & back Mirror Lake LoopMirror Lake Loop5.1 mi · 305 ft · loop Clouds Rest Trail from Yosemite ValleyClouds Rest Trail from Yosemite Valley18.2 mi · 6,204 ft · out & back Half Dome via the John Muir Trail (JMT)Half Dome via the John Muir Trail (JMT)17.2 mi · 5,305 ft · out & back Inspiration Point TrailInspiration Point Trail2.5 mi · 1,026 ft · out & back Wapama Falls, Hetch HetchyWapama Falls, Hetch Hetchy4.9 mi · 1,085 ft · out & back Frizzly Giant, Mariposa GroveFrizzly Giant, Mariposa Grove5.3 mi · 1,026 ft · loop