{"id":22308,"date":"2019-05-13T21:31:49","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T20:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=22308"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:53:08","slug":"best-yosemite-day-hikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Yosemite Day Hikes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/v\/national-park-yosemite-national-park\">Yosemite Park<\/a> is easily one of America\u2019s (and arguably one the world\u2019s) most famous national parks. Located in California\u2019s Sierra Nevada Mountains, this monster of a park is famed for its ancient sequoia trees, iconic granite cliffs, and, naturally, some of the best hiking trails you\u2019ll find in the US. It\u2019s not unusual for travellers and adventurers to spend entire summers navigating their way through the park, taking in everything it has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering an area of over 3,027 square kilometres (1,169 square miles) and boasting over 1,287 kilometres (800 miles) worth of hiking trails, Yosemite Park is a goldmine for hikers. If you\u2019re planning on visiting for a few days or a few months, here are some of the best hikes you don\u2019t want to miss out on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Half Dome via the Mist Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Yosemite Valley<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 22.85 kilometres (14.2 miles, round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Very Hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>May &#8211; October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Half Dome is one of the hardest, most beautiful, and most popular hikes in the entire park. So much so that the park now limits the number of visitors who hike this route with a permitting process. This route takes the Mist Trail, passing by two major waterfalls: Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. After making your way along the footpaths you\u2019ll see your final destination &#8211; the jaw-dropping piece of world famous rock known as Half Dome. It\u2019s a steep incline to the top, with the final 120 vertical meters involving climbing up cables that have been installed directly into the rock. It\u2019s a challenging hike, but the views from the top and the bragging rights make it well worth the struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/HalfDomeMistTrail.jpg\" alt=\"A man standing on top of Half Dome, Yosemite\" class=\"wp-image-22313 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/HalfDomeMistTrail.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/HalfDomeMistTrail-434x289.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying the view from the top of Half Dome | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/AcC1i3KJonc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 Oliver Plattner\/Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Oliver Plattner\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Pohono Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Glacier Point Road<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 22.1 kilometres (13.73 miles, one way)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Difficult <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>May &#8211; Early November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pohono Trail takes you on a journey that showcases some of Yosemite\u2019s best views, from waterfalls to cliff faces. During this day hike, you\u2019ll capture sights of Half Dome, El Cap, Bridalveil Falls, and more, making it a great option for anyone who wants to see a lot of Yosemite\u2019s most iconic landmarks in a short amount of time. There are different starting points for this hike, each offering a different difficulty level: for a difficult hike, start at Glacier Point, and for an even harder hike, start at Tunnel View. There\u2019s a lot of uphill action, so make sure you\u2019re up for the challenge. But if you are, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a birdseye view of what feels like the entire world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PohonoTrail.jpg\" alt=\"Yosemite Valley\" class=\"wp-image-22315 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PohonoTrail.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PohonoTrail-434x289.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yosemite Valley from the Pohono Trail | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/xSt09d6SnIM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 Jesse Gardner\/Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Jesse Gardner\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/7-hardest-hikes-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 7 Hardest Hikes in the US, Ranked by Difficulty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mono Pass<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Tioga Road<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 12.8 kilometres (8 miles, round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>June &#8211; October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re up for the challenge of a hike at high altitudes, the Mono Pass won\u2019t disappoint. Starting at roughly 3,000 metres (9,842 feet) and climbing even higher to 3,230 metres (10,597 feet), this lung-busting trail will literally take your breath away in more ways than one. The first two kilometres are relatively easy, getting your body warmed up for your climb towards the summit. As you walk, you\u2019ll come across the ruins of log cabins from the Tioga Pass\u2019 1879 gold and silver boom, mixing in a little history to your otherwise nature-filled day. As you reach the end of the trail, you\u2019ll find yourself at Summit Lake and Sardine Lake. From here take in the views of the spectacular Mono Lake, sitting 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) below you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MonoLake.jpg\" alt=\"Mono Lake, Yosemite National Park\" class=\"wp-image-22314 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MonoLake.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MonoLake-434x290.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mono Lake | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Hg9AXCp8fXU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 Stephen Leonardi\/Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Stephen Leonardi\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Four Mile Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Yosemite Valley<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 15.4 kilometres (9.6 miles, round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>April &#8211; July<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing to get the best view of Yosemite Falls, the Four Mile Trail starts on the valley floor, makes its way up to the Glacier Point visitor center, and back down. After a few kilometres of hiking through the trees in the valley, the forest density subsides and you\u2019ll get a head-on shot of the magnificent falls, along with Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, and Half Dome. If you find your motivation dwindling as you hike uphill, know that there\u2019s ice cream at the visitor center, which tends to be enough motivation to help tired hikers reach the summit. Plus, there\u2019s a comfort in knowing when you make it to the top, there\u2019s the option to take the Glacier Point shuttle bus back down if you\u2019re too tired.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/best-mountaineering-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 of the Best Mountaineering Films<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ElCapitan.jpg\" alt=\"Two girls standing beside each other near El Capitan in Yosemite National Park\" class=\"wp-image-22312 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ElCapitan.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ElCapitan-434x289.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views of El Capitan from the Yosemite Valley | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/HKZPcz4Jpm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 Nathan Dumlao\/Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Nathan Dumlao\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clouds Rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Tioga Road<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 23.5 kilometres (14.6 miles, round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>June &#8211; October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clouds Rest is a stunning and difficult hike, often used as an alternative to the Half Dome hike. Much less crowded, this hike boasts the same amazing views without the other large groups of hikers. For anyone who enjoys isolation, this could be the perfect route for you. Starting at the picturesque Tenaya Lake and ending with some tricky rock scrambling, you\u2019ll finally reach the top and have the chance to rest inside the clouds. The panoramic views of the entire park are indescribable, and if you look closely, you\u2019ll likely be able to spot hikers climbing up the cables to Half Dome. Thankfully, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy the views and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/TenayaLake.jpg\" alt=\"Tenaya Lake, Yosemite\" class=\"wp-image-22316 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/TenayaLake.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/TenayaLake-434x289.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tenaya Lake | <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/VzmnBPC0_0Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a9 Trent Erwin\/Unsplash (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Trent Erwin\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North Dome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Tioga Road<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 14 kilometres (8.7 miles, round trip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Easy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>June &#8211; November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Dome hike is an excellent option for beginner hikers or anyone looking for a relatively easy day hike. While it\u2019s a relatively long hike at a slightly higher elevation, it\u2019s not a dangerous hike as long as you don\u2019t wander too close to the cliff&#8217;s edge. By Yosemite standards, many consider this hike rather uneventful. But to some, it\u2019s the most underrated. The hike does have a bit of a slow build, but the finish is big. When you finally reach North Dome, you\u2019re greeting with the best vantage point of the valley, and an unsurpassed view of both Half Dome and Clouds Rest. It may be a bit of a slow start, but the grand finale is well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/best-places-photograph-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 Best Places to Photograph in California<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yosemite is one of the best hiking destinations in the US (and the world), so it&#8217;s no wonder why so many travellers visit each year to hit the trails and reconnect with nature. With a bit of training and preparation, even the most difficult trails in Yosemite can be extremely rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which of these trails would you most like to hike?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to tackle some of America&#8217;s most challenging &#8211; and most beautiful &#8211; hikes?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":22317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[429,139],"tags":[670,38,790],"class_list":["post-22308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-north-america","category-tips-tricks","tag-hiking-and-trekking","tag-usa","tag-yosemite","lh_instant_articles-syndicate-yes"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/YosemiteOG-min.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Jesse Warner","author_link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/author\/jessewarner\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Yosemite Day Hikes - Days to Come<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re looking for a gentle nature walk or an extreme hiking adventure, you&#039;ll find it in our guide to the best Yosemite day hikes!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Yosemite Day Hikes - Days to Come\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re looking for a gentle nature walk or an extreme hiking adventure, you&#039;ll find it in our guide to the best Yosemite day hikes!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Days to Come\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TourRadar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-05-13T20:31:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-29T09:53:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/YosemiteOG-min.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"721\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jesse Warner\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@TourRadar\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@TourRadar\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jesse Warner\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jesse Warner\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/ccaa649a5f6cac4541d309e791091239\"},\"headline\":\"The Best Yosemite Day Hikes\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-05-13T20:31:49+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-29T09:53:08+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1146,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/best-yosemite-day-hikes\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tourradar.com\\\/days-to-come\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/05\\\/YosemiteOG-min.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"hiking and trekking\",\"USA\",\"Yosemite\"],\"articleSection\":[\"North America\",\"Tips &amp; 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