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Lower Yosemite Fall TrailThis short, easy walk rewards Park visitors with incredible views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.

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Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Yosemite National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Lower Yosemite Fall TrailThis short, easy walk rewards Park visitors with incredible views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.
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Bridalveil FallA 617-foot waterfall that drops from the shoulder of Cathedral Rocks down into the valley.

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Mirror Lake TrailA leisurely walk along this trail leads to the unique Mirror Lake.

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Artist PointThe perspective that inspired one of the most famous drawings of Yosemite Valley.
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Happy Isles TrailIn late summer when the Merced River is more placid, avoid the Mist Trail crowds and take this pleasant reprieve.

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Taft Point and the FissuresOne of the most unforgettable spots in the Park with impressive views of the north valley wall.
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Sentinel DomeThough it looks unimpressive, this second highest viewpoint in Yosemite Valley provides hikers with magnificent views.
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Glacier PointPerched 7,214 feet on the south side of Yosemite Valley, this stunning viewpoint provides hikers spectacular panoramas.
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Pohono TrailThis trail provides a chance to hike the south rim of Yosemite Valley, descending to Tunnel View near Bridalveil Fall.

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Lyell CanyonThis trail provides hikers with a pleasurable walk through ponderosa pine, oak, and manzantia.
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Mono MeadowThis secluded woodland path is an easy stroll through a meadow and fire-damaged pine forests.
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McGurk MeadowA wonderful place to refresh your senses, especially in summer when the meadow abounds with wildflowers.
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Cook's Meadow LoopThis short, easy hike is a great introduction to some of the Park's most iconic landmarks.
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Tuolumne MeadowsThis trail accesses Soda Springs, the Parsons Memorial Lodge, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center.

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Dog LakeOne of Yosemite's easier day hikes, this is a fairly short trail to a pretty mountain lake.
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Illilouette FallThis 370-foot fall is not one of the Park's most celebrated waterfalls, but it is certainly worth a visit.
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Vernal Fall FootbridgeA mile from the trailhead, the Mist Trail crosses this footbridge where you'll get your first sight of Vernal Fall.
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Mist TrailYosemite's signature trail with incredible views scattered along the way, including Nevada Fall and the back of Half Dome.

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Columbia RockThis shady lookout is best known for its amazing open views into Yosemite Valley.

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Bridalveil CreekThis trail wanders through pine forests and green meadows and is a pleasant, uncrowded walk in the woods.

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Dewey PointThis long, but moderate, trail heads up the north side of Yosemite Valley's granite canyon walls.

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Elizabeth LakeTo get to this picture-perfect lake, you'll enjoy a scene mid-length day hike through some beautiful surroundings.
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Upper Yosemite FallA popular, but difficult, day hike that offers some of the best and most unique views of the falls.
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Half DomeAided by the famous cable walk, this is Yosemite's most famous hike, and one of its toughest.
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Four Mile TrailBreathtaking sights of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, and the Royal Arches await you on this trail.
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Panorama TrailThis less-traveled trail makes for memorable views of some of the park's awesome sights.

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John Muir TrailThis renowned long-distance trail skims the backbone of the High Sierra country.

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Little Yosemite ValleyThe lush, shaded, yellow pine forest lining this valley floor is very popular among hikers and backpackers.

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Yosemite PointThis strenuous and extremely popular trail leads to a different view of Yosemite Falls.
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Inspiration PointThe trail to this Point is more difficult than others, but the stirring views along the way are your reward.
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Tuolumne Grove of Giant SequoiasThis trail provides an easy and smooth hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.
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Ostrander LakeA long and strenuous 12.7 miles roundtrip hike starting from the trailhead.
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Washburn PointConsisting of a flight of 20 steps, this trail is easily the shortest, and easiest walk in the park.
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Westfall MeadowThis is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a meadow without many other people, if you can find it.
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Clouds RestA strenuous hike which ends with one of the most rewarding views in Yosemite.
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Tenaya LakeThis trail provides an easy stroll along the southern shore of Tenaya Lake.
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Wawona Meadow LoopThe trail is an unpaved fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to the Wawona Road.
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Swinging Bridge LoopA pleasant loop around the Wawona area and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center.
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Wawona to Mariposa GroveA 6-mile hike to see the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia -- the most appropriate way to see them!

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Mariposa Grove of Giant SequoiasVarious trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove.
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Chilnualna FallsThe falls are comprised of five large cascades sliding through and over rock formations.
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Alder CreekThis trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, 100-foot cascade.
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Turtleback DomeFrom the top of Turtleback Dome the view is very much like Tunnel View.
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Mono PassThis historic, trans-Sierra trail climbs to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet).
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Gaylor LakesThis hike offers some of the most spectacular high-country views off of Tioga Road.
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Vogelsang AreaA strenuous hike to some of the beautiful backcountry around Vogelsang Lake and Pass.