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Dewey Point Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Yosemite National Park
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Length

0.8 Miles 1.3 Kilometers


Elevation

56' 17 m

Ascent

-105' -32 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

7,359' 2,243 m

High

7,295' 2,224 m

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Unknown
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“A short jaunt to a stunning overlook - Dewey Point. ”

— Brian Smith
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A short, mostly level jaunt connecting the Dewey Point Meadows and Dewey Point Ridge Trail to the point itself. The views across Yosemite Valley are incredible, including Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Cathedral Rocks, Cathedral Spires, Leaning Tower, the Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Three Brothers, and Mount Hoffman.

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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Feb 4, 2016
Mellissa Ahern
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  4.5 from 2 votes

#13

in Yosemite National Park

#4405

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#13

in Yosemite National Park

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in California

#4,405

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Dewey Point with El Capitan in the background.
Dewey Point with El Capitan in the background.
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View from Dewey Point over Yosemite Valley.
View from Dewey Point over Yosemite Valley.
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Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular from Dewey Point.
Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular from Dewey Point.
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