El Capitan (V8)
This famous monolith is popular with rock climbers who enjoy the challenge of climbing its sheer granite face.
Plan Around El Capitan (V8)
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El Capitan (V8) Details
Early European explorers called this glacier-carved granite edifice "The Captain" for the way it dominates the Yosemite Valley. Look for dots of color on the sheer granite face of this 7,569-foot monument. Rock climbers come here from around the world to test their courage and skill against some of the most challenging routes on the planet. Incredibly, some even free-climb El Capitan - that's without ropes. A climb can take many days to complete. Your best views of El Capitan are from the roads in the western Yosemite Valley, including Tunnel View, the Bridalveil Falls area, and El Capitan Meadow. Roadside marker: V8
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Yosemite Valley
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Nearby Points of Interest Around El Capitan (V8)
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0.5 mi away
Horsetail Fall
This natural "firefall" is one of the most amazing spectacles in the Park.
0.5 mi away
Yosemite's Firefall
Once a year, you can head to Yosemite National Park to see one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders in the world.
0.6 mi away
Trail to El Capitan (V7)
This trail is often the starting point for hikers who are heading to the nose of El Capitan.
0.6 mi away
Ribbon Fall
A slender, rushing waterfall that falls 1,612 feet off the west side cliffs of El Capitan.
