Sentinel Beach Picnic Area
Sit under the watchful gaze of 7,000-foot Sentinel Rock.
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Sentinel Beach Picnic Area Details
You'll find a picnic area and may meet rafters fresh off a wild ride over the rapids on this picturesque stretch of the Merced River. The beach -- a sandbar, really -- sits under the watchful gaze of 7,000-foot Sentinel Rock on the Yosemite Valley floor and is a popular swimming (and wedding) spot. All picnic areas in Yosemite Valley have picnic tables, vault toilets, garbage and recycling receptacles. All picnic areas except Lower Yosemite Fall and Church Bowl have grills.
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Sentinel Beach
A Merced River beach that sits under the watchful gaze of 7,000-foot Sentinel Rock on the Yosemite Valley floor.
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E5 Four Mile Trail
This trail offers magnificent views of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Valley.
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Sentinel Beach Restroom
A small restroom located close to the parking lot.
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Four Mile Trail
Breathtaking sights of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, and the Royal Arches await you on this trail.
