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It may be crowded, but it’s an incredible view and easy to get to so you won’t want to miss it on your trip to Yosemite. The overlook at Glacier Point is at 7,214 feet in elevation, and boasts a full-view of Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls, Yosemite Falls, and the Sierra Nevada mountain range that stretches on beyond Yosemite.

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To get to Glacier Point you can either drive or take one of the free shuttles that run throughout the park. Yosemite Viewpoints You Can Drive To Glacier Point As you can tell, the views in Yosemite National Park are in every direction, be sure to do your research when planning to hike to Yosemite’s viewpoints. You can find other spectacular views while hiking in Yosemite along the Panorama Trail, in Tuolumne Meadows, below and at the precipice of all the waterfalls, Cathedral Peak, and even walking through Mariposa Grove with your head turned upwards toward the giant Sequoia trees above. Join a guided hike to get the best experience on your way to Taft Point. The outcropping at Taft Point is a famous photo spot. Begin at the Sentinel Dome trailhead and enjoy meandering through pine forests and among granite boulders on your way to the picturesque overlook. The hike to Taft Point is much easier than the climb up Half Dome or the long hike to Cloud’s Rest. The Cloud’s Rest trailhead is off Tioga Road at the west end of Tenaya Lake. Hoffman, and if you look down 1,000 feet below you’ll see Half Dome’s summit. You’ll be able to see Yosemite landmarks such as Tenaya Lake, Sentinel Dome, North Dome, Mt. At the top of the 9,926 foot summit, there are stunning views in every direction. The Cloud’s Rest Trail is a 14-mile roundtrip hike ascending 1,800 feet. But wait, just because there isn’t cable climbing on this hike does not mean it is easy. Cloud’s Restįor panoramic views you can get to without climbing cables (like Half Dome), venture to Cloud’s Rest. We offer a guided backpacking trip which includes summitting Half Dome. If you think this extreme hike is for you, make sure you plan ahead.

Hiking to the top of Half Dome requires a permit.

If you really like to live life on the edge (pun intended), daredevils pose for photos sitting on the “Diving Board” with feet dangling off the edge. The cable ascent of Half Dome’s steep granite face is not for the feint of heart but the view at the top is unsurpassed and worth the challenge. If you’re ready to test your courage, and how much vertigo you can handle, then climbing the cables to get to the larger than life vistas on the top of Half Dome (8,842 feet) should definitely be on your bucket list. Yosemite Viewpoints You Can Hike To Half Dome Summit Our Yosemite backpacking guides spend a lot of time exploring Yosemite and they’ve created this list of the best scenic views in Yosemite so you know which ones are worth stopping for or hiking to while visiting this incredible National Park. Yosemite National Park has some of the best viewpoints that you can hike and drive to. Ever taken a road trip and noticed the “Scenic View Point Ahead” signs on the side of the road? Ever stopped to take a picture or check them out? Sometimes they’re worth it, sometimes maybe not.

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