Yosemite National Park, United States of America

Yosemite National Park

United States of America · California · 1200 m

Description

Yosemite in California is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the United States and a symbol of the American wilderness. Located in the Sierra Nevada, the park is renowned for its towering granite cliffs, including El Capitan and Half Dome, as well as its dramatic waterfalls, deep valleys, mountain meadows, and majestic giant sequoias. Yosemite combines spectacular glacially shaped landscapes with vast areas of pristine nature and offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, climbing, and exploration. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the national park is considered one of North America’s great natural wonders and attracts nature lovers from around the world.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: May – June or September

  • Jan
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  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Yosemite Valley
  2. Tunnel View
  3. Yosemite Falls
  4. Half Dome
  5. El Capitan
  6. Glacier Point
  7. Mist Trail & Vernal Fall
  8. Nevada Fall
  9. Bridalveil Fall
  10. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
  11. Tioga Road
  12. Tuolumne Meadows
  13. Taft Point
  14. Sentinel Dome
  15. Mirror Lake
  16. Valley View
  17. El Capitan Meadow
  18. Cook's Meadow Loop
  19. Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
  20. Upper Yosemite Falls Trail
  21. Four Mile Trail
  22. Panorama Trail
  23. John Muir Trail
  24. Half Dome Cables
  25. Cathedral Rocks
  26. Three Brothers
  27. Sentinel Rock
  28. Merced River
  29. Swinging Bridge
  30. Cathedral Beach
  31. Sentinel Bridge
  32. Ahwahnee Hotel
  33. Yosemite Valley Chapel
  34. Yosemite Museum & Indian Village
  35. Glacier Point Road
  36. Washburn Point
  37. Illilouette Fall
  38. Grizzly Giant
  39. California Tunnel Tree
  40. Mariposa Grove Trail
  41. Wawona
  42. Yosemite History Center
  43. Chilnualna Falls
  44. Olmsted Point
  45. Tenaya Lake
  46. Tuolumne River
  47. Lembert Dome
  48. Cathedral Lakes
  49. Cathedral Peak
  50. Glen Aulin
  51. Soda Springs
  52. Gaylor Lakes
  53. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
  54. Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias
  55. Hetch Hetchy Valley
  56. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
  57. Wapama Falls
  58. Yosemite Rock Climbing
  59. Yosemite Stargazing
  60. Yosemite Winter & Snowshoeing

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