Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

Sami Smith

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

10/08/20

This along with half dome is a bucketlist hike in my opinion. I did both this year and still couldn’t pick a favorite. I started hiking at 3am in 37 degree weather to make it to the top for sunrise. Bring layers! It was cold on top in august! Watching the sun come up was absolutely incredible and worth hiking 3 hrs in the dark. Starting out at a high elevation and then hiking even higher was a little rough since I’m not used to it but worth every minute. Just take your time

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Emily Schrick

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

09/04/17

Added a Cloud's Rest detour to our high sierra backpacking loop this summer, and it was easily one of the best days on trail! I couldn't wait for the view at the summit, but the actual hike is simply gorgeous as well! Of course, the views from the top were just amazing. Seeing Half Dome from a unique angle, catching a glimpse of Tenaya Lake in the distance, looking at the mountains we had been hiking through from way above. Just incredible. There are lots of camping spots once you get above the treeline. We camped about 3/4 mile south of the summit in a huge flat spot off the trail - and were even blessed with a black bear sighting the next morning. Couldn't recommend this more as a day hike or backpack.

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Breanne McNitt

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

11/01/16

Clouds Rest is definitely one of my favorite views in the park. I hiked to it's summit as part of a 21 mile day from Tenaya Lake to the Valley (https://www.theoutbound.com/yosemite/hiking/114893).

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Jonathon Reed

Explorer

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

11/01/16

It's amazing how accessible Cloud's Rest is. One of the most stunning sights in California is a day hike away from the trailhead at Tioga Pass. It's a tough uphill route, particularly between Tenaya Lake and the crossroads to Sunrise Lake, but absolutely worth the push. Bring water and lunch. Stay for sunrise or sunset if you can.

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Emily Noyd

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

09/15/16

This is my #1 recommended day hike for visitors who are denied Half Dome cable permits. It's a similar difficulty level, perhaps even easier because there's less elevation gain. It's a spectacular view, made even better with a view of Half Dome's backside! Watch out for the persistent chipmunks at the top. Early morning or later evening makes this hike way less crowded. Typically the trail will have snow until May, so be prepared with spikes or poles if traveling in spring.

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Paloma Hamlett

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

08/29/16

We left the trail head at 1 am and hiked beneath the stars, with our head lamps, to Clouds Rest for sunrise. The view of Orion at sunrise is amazing. 💫

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Kevin Abernethy

Explorer

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

02/03/16

Half Dome get's all of the attention but this trail is highly underrated. We reached the summit on a partly cloudy day and it was amazing to see Half Dome and the tunnel floor when the clouds would clear. Don't skip out on Cloud's Rest if you are headed to Yosemite.

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Wendy Zhao

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

01/09/16

Echoing all that has been said, this is one of the highlight hikes of Yosemite. The views from the summit is truly something...even life changing based on my own experiences. If you are able to do this hike in the Spring (March-April), you will catch the snow peaks in the Sierra Nevada. However, at times the trail can still be covered in snow, so follow the yellow signs marked in trees! Also, the river water tend to be higher in the Spring, so forking the river might be necessary. Take your shoes off and use the stepping stones!

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Andrew Upchurch

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

12/04/15

The Panoramic views from the summit of clouds rest are some of my favorite in Yosemite. Spectacular views out to the east into the Clark range may be seen on a clear day. One can also spot Tenya Lake to the North. The hike is quite long and strenuous, and will take a full day, but the reward of walking along the Cloud's Rest Summit Ridge makes it all worth it.

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Timothy Behuniak

Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake

10/12/15

I've been planning a road trip for after college for a while now, and Yosemite was always going to be a stop on that trip. But, this adventure makes me want to go just that much more! Plus, I've honestly never heard of Clouds Rest but now I want to do this just as much as Half Dome. Thank You!

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