8.0 hr
Overview
Glacier Point reached from the valley floor with El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls in view the whole way, on the Four Mile Trail. 4.8 miles, 3,570 feet.
Trail Stats
8.7 km
1088 m
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Photos
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You can take the free El Capitan Shuttle Bus from the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to the trailhead. The stop is E6, Four Mile Trail.
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Don’t park in the turnoff in front of the trailhead, it’s the shuttle bus stop.
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The Four Mile Trail connects the Yosemite Valley with Glacier Point. The one-way hike is about 4.8 miles. If you were to drive between the valley and Glacier Point, it’s more like 30 miles and usually takes at least an hour.
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There’s parking along Southside Drive, but only in sections marked for the Four Mile Trail, so please read the signs.
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Before you head out on the Four Mile Trail, consider that hike options so that you don’t get stranded.
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