Yosemite's highest viewpoint accessible by trail — a ridge walk to a granite summit with the single best panorama in the park, including a direct view down onto Half Dome.

Stops on This Tour (8)

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   Tenaya Creek Crossing The trail crosses Tenaya Creek on logs and rocks — a straightforward crossing in late summer, potentially challenging... 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
2. 2
   Sunrise Lakes Junction A spur trail leads to the Sunrise Lakes — beautiful alpine tarns worth a visit on a separate trip. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
3. 3
   Forest to Granite Transition The forest thins and bare granite domes appear. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Clouds Rest Ridge Base The ridge becomes visible ahead — a narrow granite spine rising to the summit. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Ridge Traverse The ridge narrows to just a few metres wide with steep drop-offs on both sides. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Clouds Rest False Summit A rounded granite dome that appears to be the summit but is not. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Clouds Rest Summit At 3,027 metres, Clouds Rest delivers the finest panorama in Yosemite. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Summit South Viewpoint From the southern edge of the summit, the Clark Range and the Merced River drainage stretch into blue distance. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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