Mountain east northeast of Yosemite Village with proximity to the valley giving it a very high degree of visual prominence and wide-ranging 360-degree panoramic views
General Information
Length:
12.2 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
3,100 feet
Difficulty
Hard
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
Summer and Fall
Trailhead:
Website:
How to Get There
From Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (39 mi): Take El Portal Rd to Mariposa Grv Rd/Wawona Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Mariposa Grv Rd/Wawona Rd.
Overview
Clouds Rest is a granite peak on a knife-edge ridge in Yosemite, at 9,931 feet, with 360-degree views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra. The 14.5-mile round-trip hike from Tenaya Lake (or a longer route from Happy Isles) is strenuous, with a narrow ridge near the summit.
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