Ranger-curated one-day highlights itinerary for Yosemite National Park.
Itinerary
Ranger-curated loop with about 1.2 hours of driving between stops. Start early for the best light and parking.
Hike to Half Dome
Start early and bring water; trails can fill up by mid-morning.
See Yosemite Falls
A tour stop that allows you to notice one of the most iconic features in Yosemite; the cascading waterfalls of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.
Allow about 35 minutes of driving from the previous stop.
Drive Glacier Point Road
The Glacier Point Road is closed for 2022. This world renowned overlook gives visitors a grand view of Yosemite Valley from above and a captivating vista of the park's southeastern high peaks. Glacier Point, an overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls, is located 30 miles (a one-hour drive) from either Yosemite Valley or Wawona. The road stays open as weather permits.
Allow about 35 minutes of driving from the previous stop.
Pause at pullouts for quick views and short walks.
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