The trail will run along Tenaya Creek for the first half mile or so and then begins a very steep climb at about two miles in.

You will find bear lockers at the trailhead we suggest using these if you plan to leave food in your vehicle during the hike. The trail is easy to follow with only a couple of different intersections, but both are well-marked…just keep following the Clouds Rest trail! The trailhead is at the Sunrise parking area which is at the southwestern tip of Tenaya Lake off Tioga Road. You will see conflicting mileages on this trail, but I’m going with the distance from the GPS app I use on my phone as it has been very accurate every time I’ve tested it. If you’re afraid of heights you probably don’t want to attempt this hike although there are excellent, but not 360 degrees, views just before you cross the arête. It is a fairly long and difficult hike with some exposure thrown in just before the summit as you cross a narrow ridge with deep drop-offs on both sides. Hoffman is on the left and the flattop Tuolumne Peak is on the right: The view looking north from one of the first major viewpoints about 2.5-3.0 miles into the trail.

(1 being your Grandma can do this hike, 5 being you’ll feel like your Grandma when this hike is over).

Difficulty Factor: 4 (some sections are a 5).

(1 being “Meh…”, 5 being “Hike? What hike?”).

On the southern side of Tioga Road, southwestern end of Tenaya Lake (Latitude, Longitude: 37.825883, -119.470066).

We hiked Clouds Rest as part of a hiking trip to Yosemite National Park and Mount Whitney. The sweeping panoramic, 360-degree views from the summit provide an incredible display of several of Yosemite’s most prominent landmarks like Half Dome, El Capitan, Mt. This is easily one of the top 3 day hikes in Yosemite National Park and likely a top 10 National Park hike. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link.ĬLOUDS REST HIKING TRAIL – YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Our stay was at the Selina Casco Viejo, located in the heart of old town Panama City.Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Celebrating Milestones in Panama: An Unforgettable Girls’ Trip Seven of us set out to celebrate all of our milestone birthday with a trip to Panama. We stayed at a charming cabin in Lemon Cove, just a short drive away from the park, Sailing San Blas, Panama Recently, my family and I embarked on a winter getaway to Sequoia National Park, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Winter is a magical time of year to explore the natural wonders of the world. We spent one day exploring the valley and chasing waterfalls, which were simply mesmerizing. Happy New Year! Our next stop was Yosemite National Park, and let me tell you, it was absolutely stunning! We rented an amazing cabin through Airbnb that was located on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. But the breathtaking views and the peace and serenity we found along the way made every step worth Winter in Yosemite NP This hike was quite a challenge, but totally worth it! short Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), BhutanĪpril 23rd, 2023 Elevation gain ~1700 ft Total Distance: 4 miles RT Difficulty: Moderate (constant steep incline) Our hike to Paro Taktsang, or the Tiger’s Nest, in Bhutan was an adventure that pushed us to our limits. If you are looking for an epic day hike in the Yosemite, this will not disappoint!Īpril 24th, 2023 Altitude at the Monastery: 11,700 ft Elevation gain from Dochula Pass: 1400 ft Difficulty: moderate Time commitment: 4 hours During our trip to Bhutan, we decided to take an incredible off the beaten path hike to Lungchutse Goemba Monastery in Bhutan.

Many of the famous landmarks of the Yosemite National Park are visible from the summit- such as Half Dome, Mount Dana, Glacier Point, El Capitan, Sentinel Dome, Tanaya Lake and many more. Rewards at the summit includes 360 degrees panoramic views of the entire Yosemite Valley. This is a narrow ridge takes you up to the summit. Rest of the hike involves some downhill and gradual uphills until you reach to the last quarter-mile section called `spine’. This is the most difficult climb of the day. Steep climb continues for another mile and a half where you reach a point overlooking Tanaya Canyons. The trail starts off with a gradual slope but it quickly gets steeper after about 1.5 miles. We decided to do this as a day hike, which means we drove four hours to the trail head and started the hike around 9am. Trailhead: Sunset Lakes, on Tioga Road (hwy 120)

Clouds rest trail head