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  4. Yosemite National Park
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“Enjoy close-up views of Illilouette Falls and panoramic vistas of eastern Yosemite Valley. ”

Tom Robson
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5.6

Miles

9.0

KM

Point to Point

7,260' 2,213 m

High

5,914' 1,802 m

Low

772' 235 m

Up

1,961' 598 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This longer route to Yosemite Valley brings hikers past Illilouette, Nevada, and Vernal Falls. After descending 1,300 ft (400 m) to Illilouette Fall during the first 2.0 miles (3.2 km), the trail climbs nearly 800 ft (240 m) to gain the Panorama Cliff ridgeline. Next, a 600 ft (175 m) descent leads you to the intersection with the John Muir Trail above the top of Nevada Fall. You now have two choices to reach Yosemite Valley: a left turn follows the John Muir Trail downhill for the remaining 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while a right turn crosses the brink of Nevada Fall before passing Vernal Falls en route to Yosemite Valley over 2.9 miles (4.7 km). Consider combining this trail with the Four Mile Trail for a long, strenuous loop!

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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Tom Robson
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  4.8 from 31 votes

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in California

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I was standing where they stood....U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and nature preservationist John Muir.
Jan 17, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
Looking out over the Yosemite Valley from the Glacier Point Trail
Apr 30, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
The ice-cut, running under Panorama Cliffs, is part of the Muir Trail that closes in the winter due to ice and other hazardous winter conditions. This was after a snow fall in early November that blanketed the valley.
Mar 8, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
View from Panorama Trail near Glacier Point.
May 7, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Half Dome, Nevada Falls, and Vernal Falls from Glacier Point
Apr 2, 2020 near Yosemit…, CA
Half Dome!
May 7, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA

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