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The Panorama Trail is a marked hiking trail in Yosemite National Park that descends along the south wall of Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point, past several major waterfalls, to Happy Isles. The trail derives its name from the panoramic vistas visible along the route, most notably Panorama Point.
Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles (7.7 km) up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet (1,000 m).
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. [2] Located in the Sierra Nevada of California , it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.
Park officials are directing visitors to leave their cars in the Yosemite Falls parking lot just west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and walk about 1 1/2 half miles to the viewing area near the El ...
The Mist Trail, as seen from the top of Vernal Falls. Several trails lead out of the Valley, including The John Muir Trail – running 211 miles (340 km) to Mount Whitney [9] The Mist Trail – with views of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall; The Four Mile Trail – leading to Glacier Point. The Yosemite Falls Trail – to the top of Yosemite Falls
The Taft Point trailhead is located about five minutes before the end of Glacier Point Road. The trail itself is a one-mile (1.6 km) hike from the trailhead. The second half is downhill. Taft Point is fairly remote and unpopulated. The trail begins somewhat unguarded from the sun, but transitions into a shaded flat walkway through a green meadow.