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Sentinel Dome Hike
The Sentinal Dome hike offers everything that's great about Yosemite National Park in an easy 2.2-mile package. You get to hike on the iconic trails of the Sierras, you get to climb a big granite dome,...
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Hike Guide
Nestled in the southern, less-visited part of Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias hike takes you on a tour through a grove of 500 mature Giant Sequoia trees, including some...
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Hike the Taft Point Overlook and Fissures
The 2.5-mile hike to Taft Point Overlook and the Fissures offers a lot of incredible scenery away from the crowds, all for a small effort. After hiking through lush forest, you arrive at the fissures;...
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Artist Point Yosemite Hike
Just a mile away from the popular Tunnel View overlook, this hike to Artist Point in Yosemite National Park feels like it's a world away. Simply a short hike away from the parking area and you leave...
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Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
Considered the classic Yosemite hike, the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls lives up to its hype. The lower slopes are paved and scenic, but then you cross the Merced River and hike through...
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Hike Mirror Lake Trail (Yosemite)
As one of the few hikes that are flat in Yosemite, the Mirror Lake Trail takes you on a scenic loop around the popular swimming hole and Tenaya Creek. Mirror Lake is very popular, and you can expect...
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Upper Yosemite Falls Hike
The Upper Yosemite Falls hike is one of the must-do hikes at Yosemite National Park. The trail is an iconic engineering marvel. It's tough, climbing about 3000 feet in 3 miles, but the incredible...
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Hike Columbia Rock (Yosemite)
If you're not a big hiker but still want to get a taste of what the epic hikes of Yosemite are like, this short, yet specular, hike to Columbia Rock is for you. In just 2 miles (round-trip) you'll get...
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Four Mile Trail Hike Guide
The Four Mile Trail hike is like a "best of" Yosemite hike. Built in 1872 as a $1 toll road, the Four Mile Trail connects the two most popular spots in the park, the Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point....
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Clouds Rest Hike Guide
The Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite is a favorite of the park rangers; you get incredible panoramic views from over 1,000 feet above Half Dome. And unlike Half Dome, for the Clouds Rest hike, no permit is...
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Hike Chilnualna Falls Trail
The hike to Chilnualna Falls is one of Yosemite's undiscovered gems. And, of course, when I say "undiscovered," I mean in loosely, but in practical terms, this waterfall hike only has a fraction of the...
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North Dome Hike
The North Dome hike in Yosemite is a gem in so many ways. It's tough, but not super hard. You enjoy beautiful trails but without the major crowds. A quick side-trip takes you to Yosemite's only natural...
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How To Hike Half Dome
The hike up to Half Dome, towering over the Yosemite Valley at 8846 feet, is one of the great bucket list hikes. You'll pass iconic waterfalls, hike through majestic sequoias, and then pull yourself up...
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Yosemite Hiking Tips
Most people only experience Yosemite National Park from their car, but the majority of Yosemite is backcountry, which is best explored by hiking. There are hikes for all levels, and these Yosemite...
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