Summer Activities

The Mono Meadow and Mount Starr King Trails descend steeply to Mono Meadow–an area that is very wet throughout the summer. Expect log crossings over creeks and lots of mud. […]

The trail leads downhill 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to John McGurk. One mile (1.6 km) beyond the cabin […]

Distance: 5.8 miles (9.3 km) round trip Elevation gain: 355 foot (122 m) Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2 hours Begin at: White Wolf Lodge Harden Lake sits near the edge of […]

This trail guide is provided & sponsored by Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides. This trail has everything you are looking for in your Yosemite trip – dynamic, cascading waterfalls, granite cliffs and valleys, […]

The trail begins in the B loop of the campground and climbs steadily to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak. The return hike follows the same route.

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 […]