About
Length11.5 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time4 hr 45 min
TrailheadAnywhere in Yosemite Valley
SurfaceMixed dirt and paved path
Best seasonWaterfalls peak in May and June. Tioga and Glacier Point roads open late May or June and close with the first big snow.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife

This shuttle stop is served by the Valleywide Shuttle route only. There is no covered shelter or benches at this bus stop. Yosemite Valley shuttles are free and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. During hours of operation, the Valleywide Shuttle runs approximately every 22-32 minutes. No ticket is required. Passengers may board and disembark at any stop. What's Nearby Cathedral Beach picnic area Valley Loop Trail Shuttle Tips & Accessibility Pets are not allowed on shuttles. Allow wheelchairs to board first. Collapse strollers before boarding. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated. Shuttles only stop at designated stops. No smoking on shuttles. All shuttles are accessible with wheelchair lifts and tie-downs. The maximum size for wheelchairs on shuttles is 24 inches wide x 46 inches long. Shuttle drivers will help passengers on and off shuttles or notify them of stops. If you need assistance, ask the driver.

Tips
The half loop is 7.2 miles. Walking the quiet north side under El Capitan, watching climbers through binoculars, is one of the best half days in the park.
Location

Anywhere in Yosemite Valley

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