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12 Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite National Park
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The John Muir Trail is one of the longest hiking routes in California, spanning several national parks within the Sierra Nevada mountain range. You can choose to hike the entire 211-mile-long trail, which starts at Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley. If you’re planning a day hike, some routes lead to landmarks such as Half Dome, Cathedral Peak, and Trissider Peak.
The long-distance trail journey takes you to granite summits ranging between 13,000 and 14,000 ft above sea level, passing through the Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Note that a wilderness permit is required if you’re planning to tackle the John Muir Trail.
Location: Sierra High Rte, Lakeshore, CA 93634, USA
5. Taft Point
A short hike with commanding views of El Capitan
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Taft Point, spanning only 2.2 miles roundtrip, makes for a rather easy yet excellent hike in the summer. The trailhead is about 13.6 miles from Glacier Point Road, with an elevation gain of around 250 ft. You’ll pass by a pine forest and a unique geological formation called The Fissures – deep gashes in granite descending hundreds of feet into the valley below.
Taft Point offers panoramic views of El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. There aren’t any guardrails, which lets you walk right up to the cliff’s edge – be extra cautious as the drop-off is very steep. Note that you can only hike to Taft Point when Glacier Point Road is open, usually between June and October.
Location: Yosemite Village, CA 95389, USA
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