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Yosemite Point
ExpertOut and Back

Yosemite Point

Yosemite Valley, California

8.5 mi

Distance

6,365 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 39m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It is a great viewpoint to view Half Dome and other landmarks in the valley. It's a mountain cliff on the edge of the valley that provides great and unobstructed views. To get to it you must cross Yosemite Creek and follow the North Dome Trail to the junction. It is located near the Camp 4 campground, the head of the Upper Yosemite Fall trail. It is recommended that you allow 6 hours for this strenuous hike.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,228 ft
Max:2,145 ft
1,940 ft
1,940 ft
1,228 ft1,534 ft1,839 ft2,145 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.1 mi6.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:209-372-0200
  • Address:9039 Village Drive · Yosemite, CA · 95389
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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