Hiking, Yosemite National Park

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

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A 617-foot waterfall that drops from the shoulder of Cathedral Rocks down into the valley.

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

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The perspective that inspired one of the most famous drawings of Yosemite Valley.

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In late summer when the Merced River is more placid, avoid the Mist Trail crowds and take this pleasant reprieve.

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One of the most unforgettable spots in the Park with impressive views of the north valley wall.

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Though it looks unimpressive, this second highest viewpoint in Yosemite Valley provides hikers with magnificent views.

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Perched 7,214 feet on the south side of Yosemite Valley, this stunning viewpoint provides hikers spectacular panoramas.

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This trail provides a chance to hike the south rim of Yosemite Valley, descending to Tunnel View near Bridalveil Fall.

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This trail provides hikers with a pleasurable walk through ponderosa pine, oak, and manzantia.

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This secluded woodland path is an easy stroll through a meadow and fire-damaged pine forests.

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A wonderful place to refresh your senses, especially in summer when the meadow abounds with wildflowers.

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This short, easy hike is a great introduction to some of the Park's most iconic landmarks.

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This trail accesses Soda Springs, the Parsons Memorial Lodge, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center.

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One of Yosemite's easier day hikes, this is a fairly short trail to a pretty mountain lake.

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This 370-foot fall is not one of the Park's most celebrated waterfalls, but it is certainly worth a visit.

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A mile from the trailhead, the Mist Trail crosses this footbridge where you'll get your first sight of Vernal Fall.

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Yosemite's signature trail with incredible views scattered along the way, including Nevada Fall and the back of Half Dome.

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

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

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

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To get to this picture-perfect lake, you'll enjoy a scene mid-length day hike through some beautiful surroundings.

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These two lakes are some of the Park's best-kept secrets.

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A popular, but difficult, day hike that offers some of the best and most unique views of the falls.

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Aided by the famous cable walk, this is Yosemite's most famous hike, and one of its toughest.

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Breathtaking sights of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, and the Royal Arches await you on this trail.

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This less-traveled trail makes for memorable views of some of the park's awesome sights.

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This renowned long-distance trail skims the backbone of the High Sierra country.

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

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This strenuous and extremely popular trail leads to a different view of Yosemite Falls.

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The trail to this Point is more difficult than others, but the stirring views along the way are your reward.

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This trail provides an easy and smooth hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.

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A long and strenuous 12.7 miles roundtrip hike starting from the trailhead.

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Consisting of a flight of 20 steps, this trail is easily the shortest, and easiest walk in the park.

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This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a meadow without many other people, if you can find it.

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A strenuous hike which ends with one of the most rewarding views in Yosemite.

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This is one of the least crowded trails off of Tioga Road.

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This trail provides an easy stroll along the southern shore of Tenaya Lake.

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The trail is an unpaved fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to the Wawona Road.

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A pleasant loop around the Wawona area and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

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A 6-mile hike to see the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia -- the most appropriate way to see them!

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Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove.

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The falls are comprised of five large cascades sliding through and over rock formations.

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This trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, 100-foot cascade.

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From the top of Turtleback Dome the view is very much like Tunnel View.

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Spectacular view of Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding peaks.

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Follow the Tuolumne River as it drops to Glen Aulin.

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This historic, trans-Sierra trail climbs to Mono Pass (elevation 10,600 feet).

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This hike offers some of the most spectacular high-country views off of Tioga Road.

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A strenuous hike to some of the beautiful backcountry around Vogelsang Lake and Pass.