Prominent granite cliff that looms over Yosemite Valley, is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the world
Hiking is typically best started at dawn due to the trail's length and difficulty.
Private Vehicle (7 days): $35
Motorcycle: $30
Individual on foot or bicycle: $20
Children under 16: Free
El Portal, CA (approximately 14 mi)
Mariposa, CA (approximately 43 mi)
Oakhurst, CA (approximately 47 mi)
Accessible year-round, but snow and ice can make the trail significantly more difficult during late fall, winter, and early spring.
How to Get There
From Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (57 mi): Head southwest on CA-140 W. Turn left. Turn right toward CA-140 E. Turn right onto CA-140 E. Continue onto El Portal Rd. El Portal Rd turns slightly right and becomes Southside Dr. Keep left to stay on Southside Dr. Turn left onto Sentinel Drive. Turn left onto Northside Dr
Overview
El Capitan is Yosemite’s giant granite monolith, rising about 3,000 feet from the valley floor on the north side near the western end, and one of the world’s most famous rock-climbing destinations. It is easily seen from meadows and roadside pullouts, and climbers can sometimes be spotted on the face. Hikers can reach the top by a trail next to Yosemite Falls, and it was named by the Mariposa Battalion in 1851.
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