Autumn/Fall Activities

Distance: 3.4 miles (5.5 km) round-trip; Elevation gain: 850 ft (259 m)  Difficulty: Moderate Time: 3 hours Begin at: Lembert Dome Parking Area Lembert Dome is a short hike with big […]

Distance: 2.8 miles (4.5 km) round trip Elevation gain: 750 ft (225 meters) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1.5 – 3 hours Begin at: From Yosemite’s east entrance at Tioga Pass, take […]

The Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide service has been helping people get into the wilderness and creating memorable experiences in Yosemite since 1969. Based in Yosemite Valley in the Curry […]

El Capitan’s iconic granite walls dominate the west end of Yosemite Valley. At more than 3,000 feet (900+ m) above the valley floor, it is 2.5 times as tall as […]

At a height of more than 2,425 ft Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. It flows approximately November through July, with peak flow in May. Look for the ice […]

The view that Ansel Adams made famous, Tunnel View is a must stop for any first time visit to Yosemite Valley. Find it just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State […]

Vernal Fall Footbridge  Distance: 1.6 miles (2.6 km) round trip  Elevation gain: 400 feet (120 m) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-1.5 hours Begin at: Curry Village  Top of Vernal Fall Distance: […]

Distance: 5.5 miles (8.8 km) round trip Elevation gain: 200 ft (60 m) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2.5 – 4 hours Begin at: O’Shaughnessy Dam Parking available above at the overnight […]

The main fork of the Merced River starts high in the mountain ranges in Yosemite National Park, and flows through Yosemite Valley. The South Fork of the Merced River takes […]

Explore the cultural history of Yosemite Indians and watch daily traditional demonstrations, tour the art gallery, or take a self-guiding tour through an outdoor Indian Village, at the Yosemite Museum. […]