Hiking Tours in Yosemite National Park
Top three reasons to go hiking in Yosemite
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Yosemite Valley is home to over a dozen spectacular trailheads
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Enjoy views of waterfalls, granite domes, jagged peaks, and alpine meadows
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Half Dome is the most iconic hiking destination in the Park, if not in the world
While Yellowstone was the first designated National Park in the US, it was Yosemite that captured the interest of early conservationists and was the first parcel of land to be set aside specifically for preservation — signed into existence by none other than Abraham Lincoln in 1864. For more than 150 years, Yosemite has enthralled its visitors with its abundantly diverse wildlife, waterfalls, sequoias, trails and mountains, as well as monoliths. The park annually entices up to 4 million visitors who want to explore, climb, hike, camp and immerse themselves amid the park’s iconic features like El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, Dana Meadows, and the Cathedral Range. The list goes on and on! All it takes is one visit or a look at some Ansel Adams photos to understand the park’s massive appeal. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to be amazed! Find out more about the six best hikes in Yosemite National Park from Liz Thomas, a professional hiker and guidebook author.
SeasonMay through October |
Nearest citySacramento, CA, is 3 hours away, San Francisco, CA, is just over 4 hours away |
Duration5 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |