14.2 mi
Distance
4,800 ft
Elev. Gain
11h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Imported descriptionTrail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Hazards & Warnings
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Day-use lottery permit required to ascend the subdome and cables; none needed below the cables.
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:209-372-0200
- Address:9039 Village Drive · Yosemite, CA · 95389
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Hand-curated
Hunt context
This trail crosses hunting units
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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