Top 10 Hikes In Yosemite National Park You Must Do

Half Dome via the John Muir TrailThis iconic 16-mile round-trip hike is known for its challenging ascent and the famous cables section near the summit. It offers breathtaking views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Liberty Cap, and the Yosemite Valley.Upper Yosemite Falls TrailThis 7.2-mile round-trip hike takes you to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls. The strenuous trail rewards hikers with spectacular views of the valley and the roaring sound of the falls accompany you along the way.Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada FallsOne of Yosemite’s most popular hikes, this 7-mile round-trip trail offers close-up views of Vernal and Nevada Falls. The steep and often wet trail from the mist of the falls makes it both challenging and exhilarating.Glacier Point TrailThis easy 1-mile round trip hike leads to Glacier Point, offering one of the most stunning panoramic views in Yosemite. From here, you can see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the High Sierra peaks.Four Mile TrailDespite its name, this nearly 10-mile round-trip trail climbs from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point, providing incredible views of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the valley below. It’s a challenging hike with rewarding vistas.Taft Point and The FissuresThis 2.2-mile round-trip hike offers dramatic views from Taft Point, where you can stand on the edge of a cliff and look down into Yosemite Valley. The trail also features the Fissures, deep cracks in the granite rock.Sentinel Dome TrailA relatively short 2.2-mile round trip hike that rewards you with 360-degree views of Yosemite. From the top of Sentinel Dome, you can see Half Dome, El Capitan, and the Yosemite Valley.Lower Yosemite Falls TrailThis accessible 1-mile round trip trail takes you to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls, part of the tallest waterfall in North America. It’s a short, flat walk suitable for all ages and abilities.Cathedral Lakes TrailThis 7-mile round trip trail in the Tuolumne Meadows area leads to the stunning Cathedral Lakes. The hike offers beautiful alpine scenery and reflections of Cathedral Peak in the lake.Panorama TrailStarting at Glacier Point, this 8.5-mile one-way trail descends past Illilouette Falls, Nevada Falls, and Vernal Falls, offering continuous breathtaking views. It ends in Yosemite Valley, making it a long but rewarding hike.10 Long Distance Hiking Trails In The USRead More