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title: "Yosemite Valley Day Hikes - Yosemite National Park"
url: https://stacklist.com/card/cebf3762-70e4-424f-b407-2874f92351f5
source_url: "https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/valleyhikes.htm"
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summary: "Yosemite Valley Day Hikes is an official National Park Service guide providing detailed information on hiking trails in Yosemite Valley, including difficulty levels, distances, and elevation gains. The guide covers nine major trails ranging from easy walks like Bridalveil Fall to strenuous hikes like Half Dome, along with educational videos and safety tips."
tags: "yosemite-valley, hiking, day-hikes, trails, outdoor-recreation, national-park"
key_entities: "Yosemite Valley (location), Yosemite (location), National Park Service (organization), Half Dome Trail (concept), Bridalveil Fall Trail (concept), Yosemite Falls Trail (concept), Nevada Fall (concept), Vernal Fall (concept)"
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# Yosemite Valley Day Hikes - Yosemite National Park

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Info Alerts Maps Calendar Fees Loading alerts Alerts In Effect Dismiss more information on current conditions... Dismiss View all alerts Contact Us Yosemite Valley Day Hikes Yosemite Valley Day Hikes Trail Difficulty Distance Elevation Gain Bridalveil Fall Trail Easy 0.5 mi / 0.8 km (round trip) 80 ft / 24 m Lower Yosemite Fall Trail Easy 1 mi / 1.6 km (entire loop) 50 ft / 15 m Cook's Meadow Loop Easy 1 mi / 1.6 km (entire loop) Flat Mirror Lake Loop Easy to Moderate 2 mi / 3.2 km (lake & back) 5 mi / 8 km (entire loop) 100 ft (to lake) 200 ft (loop) Valley Loop Trail Moderate 6.5 mi / 10.5 km (half loop) 13 mi / 20.9 km (full loop) Mostly flat Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall Trails Moderate to Strenuous 1.6 mi-8 mi / 2.5 km-13 km (round trip) 400 ft to 2000 ft 120 m to 600 m Yosemite Falls Trail Moderate to Strenuous 2.0 mi / 3.2 km (round trip) 7.2 mi / 11.6 km (round trip) 1000 ft / 328 m 2700 ft / 825 m Snow Creek Trail Strenuous 9.4 mi / 15.1 km (round trip) 2700 ft / 825 m Four Mile Trail Strenuous 4.8 mi / 7.7 km (one way) 3200 ft / 975 m Half Dome Trail Strenuous 14 mi-16.4 mi / 22.4 km-26.2 km (round trip) 4800 ft / 1475 m All Things Current Current Park Conditions Learn more about current conditions in Yosemite such as roads, trails, campgrounds, fire, rivers and waterfalls, snowpack, etc. Valley Shuttles The free Yosemite Valley shuttle operates year round and accesses trailheads throughout Yosemite Valley. Safety Whether you're sightseeing by vehicle or trekking into the wilderness, read our tips on staying safe in Yosemite. Hiking Videos Strenuous Yosemite Valley Day Hikes In this video, a ranger describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and Panorama Trail. Duration: 7 minutes, 42 seconds Moderate Yosemite Valley Day Hikes In this video, a ranger describes moderate hikes in Yosemite Valley, including, the Valley Loop Trail, the trail to the Vernal Fall Footbridge, and Columbia Rock. Duration: 6 minutes, 25 seconds Easy Yosemite Valley Day Hikes In this video, a ranger describes easy hikes in Yosemite Valley to Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, and Lower Yosemite Fall. Duration: 4 minutes, 35 seconds Hiking Half Dome View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42). Duration: 9 minutes, 42 seconds Yosemite Valley Trail Profiles Last updated: November 25, 2024 Park footer Contact Info Phone: 209/372-0200 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected -->