The trail to Glacier Point from Yosemite Valley begins at the Four Mile Trailhead. This trail is nearly five miles long and climbs the southern Yosemite Valley wall to Glacier Point Road. Views of Yosemite Valleys northern rim abound along the trail. Portions of this trail are exposed and will be very hot during a summer afternoon, so plan your ascent in the early morning.
From the trailhead walk southeastward on a paved trail away from Southside Drive. The first mile and a half are relatively level as you parallel Sentinel Creek. Shortly the switchbacks begin as the trail crosses a small drainage and traverses the southern wall of Yosemite Valley.
The switchbacks continue for two miles before the trail reaches the canyon rim. The trail is rocky and many portions of the switchbacks are exposed so caution and water are necessary. At mile four from the trailhead the switchbacks end. From this point it is an easy ascent to the Glacier Point overlook. There is a food concessionaire and ranger station at the end of Four Mile Trail. The views of the valley are worth the effort to reach the point by foot.
Directions: From Arch Rock Entrance, Follow Highway 140 into the park and bear right on Southside Drive. Park your car in the allocated spots near mile marker 18.
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Ending Elevation: 7,214 feet
Usage: Moderate
Difficulty: Strenuous
- Be the first to Review
-
Yosemite National Park, California
Visitor Information
Review by Wildernet Copyright © 2010 Wildernet.com all rights reserved.
advertisement
- Yosemite National Park, CA Hotel Prices Made Easy
Orbitz.com - Just Orbitz and go! - Hotel Deals in Yosemite National Park, CA
Expedia.com - Don't just travel. Travel right! - Book Now with Cheap Tickets and Save on Yosemite National Park, CA Hotels!
CheapTickets.com - Just click. You're there. - Find the best rates for hotels in Yosemite National Park, CA
Kayak.com - Life's a trip.
Attractions Near Four Mile Trail
- Buena Vista Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Clouds Rest Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Pohono Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Mono Meadow Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Eagle Peak Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Miwok in Yosemite Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Half Dome Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Sentinel Dome Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Young Lakes Loop Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
- Taft Point Trail Yosemite National Park, CA - 0.0 mi.
Hotels Near Four Mile Trail
- Curry Village Yosemite National Park, - 7.1 mi.
- Housekeeping Camp Yosemite National Park, - 7.1 mi.
- Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Yosemite National Park, - 7.3 mi.
- Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park, - 12.8 mi.
- Saddlebag Lake Campground Lee Vining, - 17.1 mi.
- Cedar Lodge El Portal, - 17.3 mi.
- Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite Groveland, - 17.6 mi.
- Wawona Hotel Yosemite National Park, - 21.8 mi.
- Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining, - 24.4 mi.
- Lake View Lodge Lee Vining Lee Vining, - 24.4 mi.
advertisement
Friends Who've Been Here
advertisement