6 Challenging Hikes in Yosemite That End in Speechless Experiences!

Glacier Point via Four-Mile

Trail Hiking to Glacier Point is a 9.4 miles roundtrip with a gain of 3,200 feet to Glacier Point.

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Upper Yosemite Falls

This hike is 7.6 miles round-trip with a 2,559-foot elevation gain to the top of the falls.

Half Dome via Mist Trail

The total hiking distance is 14.2 miles roundtrip, with a 4,842-foot gain to the top of Half Dome.

Cathedral Lakes

It is an 8-mile round trip hike to see both Lower and Upper Cathedral Lakes.

Panorama Trail

This is a long hike – 8.5 miles one-way with spectacular sights like the Illilouette Falls.

Taft Point

The hike is about 5 miles to all the amazing views of Yosemite Valley from above.

Here is an exciting list of animals we saw while hiking in Yosemite!