Summer Activities

The Mist Trail is one of Yosemite’s classic and most-popular hikes. Although many people hike to the top of Vernal Fall or Nevada Fall (or all the way to the […]

These short hikes offer incredible views and are a great place for a sunset picnic (take a headlamp for the walk back!). The trailhead for both is located off Glacier […]

Hikers can reach the top of Nevada Fall by continuing 1.3 miles (2.1 km) along the Mist Trail (from Vernal Fall). The John Muir Trail also leads to the top […]

This trail begins near the base of Sentinel Rock and climbs to the top of Yosemite Valley at Glacier Point. The trail maintains a continuous steep grade, following the path […]

The beautiful Merced River along Highway 140, is a popular scenic area. The main (north) fork of the Merced River flows through steep river canyons in the Sierra National Forest […]

From the shuttle stop (#17), a paved trail leads directly to Mirror Lake. At the stone bridge, you can turn right to take the five-mile loop or remain on the […]

This trail follows an old road that curves down into the Merced Grove, the smallest and most secluded of Yosemite’s three sequoia groves. Follow the trail for 0.6 miles (1 […]

The trailhead for this easy, very scenic hike starts at the eastern entrance of Yosemite National Park. The parking lot is easily seen on the left hand side coming from […]

What do you do when you hear a waterfall? Most people’s first instinct is to look for the source of the sound, then figure out the best way to get […]

North Dome is a good all day hike that culminates in a face to face view of Half Dome that it hard to beat anywhere else in the park. The […]