Yosemite Hikes
There are over 800 miles of Yosemite hikes in the park, and there's something for everyone. In addition to the paved roadside attractions, there are short yet iconic hikes, medium-length adventures into the wilderness, and classic bucket-list day hikes. Yosemite was the favorite stomping ground for John Muir, the father of the modern-day outdoors movement. He would bring contemporaries like Emerson and Teddy Roosevelt here to get them to fall in love with the outdoors. It's easy to do, so please step out of your car, get off the paved walkways, and experience a hike. And don't forget to check out my Yosemite tips page before you arrive.
| Name | Distance | Level | Location | Climb | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How To Hike Half Dome | 17 | Very Hard | Yosemite Village | 5200 | Y |
| North Dome Hike | 9.5 | Moderate | Yosemite Valley | 2170 | Y |
| Hike Chilnualna Falls Trail | 8.4 | Hard | Wawona | 2500 | Y |
| Clouds Rest Hike Guide | 12.5 | Hard | Yosemite Valley | 3200 | Y |
| Four Mile Trail Hike Guide | 10 | Hard | Yosemite Village | 3570 | Y |
| Hike Columbia Rock (Yosemite) | 2 | Moderate | Yosemite Valley | 1050 | Y |
| Upper Yosemite Falls Hike | 7.2 | Hard | Yosemite Valley | 3900 | Y |
| Hike Mirror Lake Trail (Yosemite) | 5 | Easy | Yosemite Valley | 480 | Y |
| Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls | 6 | Hard | Yosemite Valley | 2600 | Y |
| Artist Point Yosemite Hike | 2.2 | Moderate | Wawona | 750 | Y |
| Hike the Taft Point Overlook and Fissures | 2.5 | Easy | Yosemite National Park | 250 | Y |
| Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Hike Guide | 7 | Moderate | Yosemite National Park | 1590 | Y |
| Sentinel Dome Hike | 2.2 | Moderate | Yosemite National Park | 530 | Y |