About
Length (round trip)6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain2,000 ft up
Typical time4 hr
TrailheadMay Lake trailhead, off the Tioga Road
SurfaceTrail then open granite and a short summit scramble
Best seasonWaterfalls peak in May and June. Tioga and Glacier Point roads open late May or June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

The geographic centre of Yosemite, and arguably the widest view in the park.

Tips
From the summit you see Half Dome, Clouds Rest, the Cathedral Range and the Sierra crest at once. The last few hundred feet is a scramble on granite blocks. Starts at May Lake, so most of the walking is above 9,000 feet.
Location

May Lake trailhead, off the Tioga Road

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