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12 Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite National Park
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The Chilnualna Falls Trail is an 8.4-mile roundtrip hike to its namesake waterfall in Yosemite National Park. With an elevation gain of around 2,300 ft, it can get rather challenging in the summer so it’s best to visit in spring when the waterfall is at its peak flow.
Along the way, you’ll tackle several challenging switchbacks, passing by several smaller cascades and a series of pools. The upper falls are around 240 ft high, which makes for a dramatic view with the water rushing into Chilnualna Creek.
Location: Yosemite National Park, 8154 N Chilnualna Falls Rd, Wawona, CA 95389, USA
7.Cloud’s Rest
An overlook with excellent views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley
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Cloud’s Rest is accessible via several trails, with the shortest spanning around 12.5 miles roundtrip. The Sunrise Lakes Trailhead is located near Tenaya Lake, about 18 miles from Yosemite’s east entrance. The rather challenging hike includes a series of switchbacks with around 1,000 ft of elevation gain. You’ll also need to climb Clouds Rest itself, which reaches 9,930 ft above sea level.
There’s a viewing platform on the mountain’s summit, offering expansive views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Tenaya Lake, and Sentinel Dome. An alternate trail to Cloud’s Rest starts at Happy Isles, covering 20 miles roundtrip with around 6,000 ft of elevation gain.
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