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Things To Do
Tunnel View
Tunnel View is Yosemite National Park's most famous scenic overlook, offering an iconic panorama of Yosemite Valley, featuring El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, accessible right after exiting the Wawona Tunnel on Highway 41, known for stunning photos, especially at sunrise or sunset. The spot became famous partly due to Ansel Adams' photography and provides a breathtaking, no-hike vista, making it a must-see for first-time visitors.
Lower Yosemite Falls Hike
7 Lower Yosemite Fall Trail (2025) - All You Need to Know ... The Lower Yosemite Falls Trail is an easy, paved, 1-mile loop in Yosemite Valley, perfect for families and strollers, leading to the base of the 320-foot Lower Yosemite Fall for spectacular, misty views (especially in spring) and educational exhibits. It's one of Yosemite's most popular, accessible hikes, typically taking about 30 minutes, offering stunning close-ups of North America's tallest waterfall, with shuttle access or walking from Yosemite Village.
Mariposa Grove Trail
It's by far the biggest sequoia grove in Yosemite, home to hundreds of the handsome beasts, but the 1,800-year-old Grizzly Giant sequoia is worth the trip all by itself. And Wawona Point offers the best views of Wawona Valley anywhere in the western United States.
Glacier Point
Hiking area offers spectacular views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and distant peaks. They highlight the well-maintained trails, easy-to-follow paths, and opportunities for photography.
Mist Trail
5 The Mist Trail | Hike the Mist Trail | Yosemite National Park The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is a famous, challenging hike leading to the stunning Vernal and Nevada Falls, known for getting hikers soaked by waterfall spray in spring/early summer, requiring sturdy shoes and rain gear for its steep granite steps, and offering epic views of Half Dome and Liberty Cap, with options to turn back at Vernal Fall (3 miles round trip) or continue to Nevada Fall (7 miles round trip) via the Happy Isles trailhead.
Taft Point
9 Taft Point: Hiking to One of Yosemite's Best Viewpoints ... Taft Point is a famous viewpoint in Yosemite National Park, known for its stunning, dizzying views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, accessible via a moderate hike from Glacier Point Road featuring deep cracks called fissures and sheer drops. The trail is popular for sunset, but visitors must be extremely cautious as most of the area lacks railings, with only a small section protected by a metal barrier.