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Yosemite Hiking Trails

There is no better way to get up close and experience Yosemite Mariposa County and the Sierra wilderness than by setting out on foot and discovering what some of Yosemite’s hikes have to offer. When you slow down and commune with nature, you see things you might otherwise miss. Whether you are looking for a solo day hike or a backpacking trail through Mariposa, nothing feels quite like the satisfaction you experience when you ascend your final switchback and reach the wide-open vantage points that overlook the Yosemite Valley like Glacier Point, Upper Yosemite Fall and Artist Point.

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With more than 1,000 square miles to explore in Yosemite National Park, chances are you are only a stone’s throw away from a great Yosemite hike.

While the most popular hikes in Yosemite are well known such as the Half Dome Cable Hike (where you can combine two iconic hikes by taking the Mist Trail to see Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls before hitting Yosemite’s most iconic rock face), there are many lesser-known Yosemite hikes that boast some of the best views, vistas, fascinating history and granite icons that can only be experienced by lacing up those hiking boots and taking on the stunning Yosemite Valley and wild Yosemite wilderness.

You never know what you’ll find when you venture off the beaten path. No matter the season, there’s always something else to discover at Yosemite National Park.

Popular Hiking Trails