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Photograph Stoneman Bridge in Yosemite NP
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California
4.5
This location turned out to be one of our favorite unplanned stops in the Yosemite Valley to photograph and explore.Stoneman Bridge was constructed in 1933 and spans 72 feet long. The Merced River flows under this classic stone bridge providing very photogenic reflections, with Half Dome in the background. We explored the bridge in the fall season and the leaves on the trees surrounding this ar...
Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows Trail
Yosemite Valley, California
22.28 mi
/ 6850 ft gain
Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Yosemite Valley, California.
East Valley Floor Trail
Yosemite Valley, California
6.29 mi
/ 436 ft gain
East Valley Floor Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Camp at Lower Pines Campground
Yosemite Valley, California
The Lower Pines Campground is located in Yosemite Valley near Half Dome Village just a stone's throw from Mirror Lake. The sites are available from April-October. Pets are allowed, and permit is $26/night for a site. Some sites are handicap accessible. More info at https://www.nps.gov/yose/plany...
Camp at North Pines Campground
Yosemite Valley, California
The North Pines Campground is located in Yosemite Valley near Half Dome Village. The sites are available from March-October. Pets are allowed, and permit is $26/night for a site. Some sites are handicap accessible. More info at https://www.nps.gov/yose/plany...
Hike the Sentinel Meadow Cook's Meadow Loop Trail
Yosemite Valley, California
4.5
2.3 mi
/ 85 ft gain
This short, easy walk provides some of the best views of several iconic Yosemite landmarks from the valley floor. If you complete the entire loop, expect to see Yosemite Falls from the Swinging Bridge, Half Dome from Sentinel Bridge (a popular spot at sunset), and the historic Yosemite Chapel. And if you’re visiting in early summer, the meadows will be awash with wildflowers.
It’s the perfe...
Camp at Upper Pines Campground
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California
5.0
The Upper Pines Campground is located in Yosemite Valley near Half Dome Village. Enjoy incredible views of Half Dome, green meadows, wildlife, Glacier Point, and fall asleep listening to the Merced River.
The sites are available year-round. Pets are allowed, and permit is $26 for a site. Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and a food locker. The sites are near bathrooms w...
Merced Lake to Half Dome Loop via John Muir, Pack and Cloud Rest Trails
Yosemite Valley, California
36.06 mi
/ 9045 ft gain
Merced Lake to Half Dome Loop via John Muir, Pack and Cloud Rest Trails is a loop trail offering scenic lake and waterfall views loceated in Yosemite National Park, California.
Mirror Lake, Snow Creek, and Upper Yosemite Falls Loop
Yosemite Valley, California
16.34 mi
/ 4987 ft gain
Mirror Lake, Snow Creek, and Upper Yosemite Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yosemite Valley, California.
Places to stay
Yosemite Valley, California
Housekeeping Camp
From Housekeeping Camp, you’ll have unmatched views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome as you prepare your dinner on your campfire ring’s gr...
From $108 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
Curry Village
Seasonal amenities include ice skating, bike rentals, swimming pool, rock climbing and guided hikes.
From $90 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
The Ahwahnee
With gargantuan fireplaces, panoramic park views, beautiful, park-inspired sitting areas, and an outdoor heated pool, The Ahwahnee Hotel ...
From $386 / night
Upper Pines Campground, California
Upper Pines
Overview
Upper Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain R...
From $26 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
North Pines
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North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain R...
From $26 / night
Yosemite Valley, California
Lower Pines
Overview
Lower Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain R...
From $26 / night
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