![]() You'll definitely want to stay on the summit a while to soak in the panorama, so get an early start on this hike and bring plenty of sunscreen because there's no shade once you're up on top. Details Distance 18.52 miles Elevation Gain 4000 ft Route Type Point-to-Point Description Added by Breanne McNitt Starting in Yosemites High Country, this trail will take you to the top of Clouds Rest (10,000ft) and to the top of Half Dome (9,000ft). Not to mention the views back towards Tuolumne Meadows aren't too shabby either. They quickly hit a water crossing (Tenaya Creek) that has stone steps across the river. ![]() The trail does become quite exposed towards the top, but is still wide enough to be comfortable (unless you have an extreme fear of heights).Īt the top, you will be looking SE into Yosemite Valley with stunning views of Half Dome all the way out to El Capitan in the distance. Hikers begin at the trail by the bathrooms at the sunrise lake trailhead. At this point you will be going up the backbone of Clouds Rest. This gradual terrain continues until the final 2 miles when the real climbing starts. Joan suspected we were too far from Sunrise Creek, and questioned my navigation skills. Joan and I hiked at our normal slow-and-steady pace. Hari and Jeffrey armed with the energy of youth were well ahead of us. Eventually, you will reach a plateau slightly before the turnoff to Sunrise Lakes. There is also a junction here with a trail to Clouds Rest. Starting out from the Tenaya Lake trailhead will save you crowds on the trail and the trouble of driving into the congested Yosemite Valley and fighting for parking spaces.Īt the start, the trail climbs quickly through the High Sierra, passing pine trees and monstrous white granite boulders along the way. If you know about this hidden gem however, you're in luck. The "younger" brother of the world famous Half Dome, Clouds Rest is in fact a solid 1,000 feet taller despite receiving significantly less attention. This hike is far less crowded than Half Dome and doesn't require permits for day hiking. Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Yosemite Valley.
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