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Sentinel dome1/27/2024 ![]() We snap a few photos at the official Glacier Point lookout - because it is also worth a visit - and then head back the way we came. I know, I know that’s such a cliche, but in this instance it’s truly deserving of the phrase.Īt around 6:30pm we realize it’s getting late and we should head back soon. We spend a few hours in this very spot, just laying on the rocks, chatting, snacking, snapping photos, and enjoying the breathtaking view. I recommend having this be your lunch stop.Īnd if you’re creative, bring a notebook, paintbrush, or whatever you use to express yourself when you’re inspired - because you certainly will be here. However, if you stop where the Glacier Point trail brings you out of the woods and the final view appears, you’ll see loads of desolate rocks with nobody on them where you can enjoy the scenery in solitude. The official Glacier Point and its adjoining parking lot will like be swarmed with Yosemite visitors. Jumping for joy at Glacier Point with Half Dome in view. When we reach Glacier Point my jaw literally drops, as Half Dome looks so close it almost feels like you can reach out over the Yosemite Valley and caress its smooth face. Then suddenly Half Dome appears, looking even more stunning than moments before. Just as with Sentinel Dome, the trail is extremely scenic - especially as views of Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome constantly pop up.Īt times, we’re immersed in thick woodland, staring up at giant trees. We opt to continue on the Glacier Point Trail.Īctually, our plan for the following day had been to do the longer Glacier Point hike - which is rated “very strenuous” and involves trekking the 4.8-mile Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point however, by connecting with it from Sentinel Dome it’s only 1.4 miles to the end. One could easily spend an hour at the top taking photos and enjoying lunch paired with a view, though from the Sentinel Dome Trail it’s also possible to connect with other beautiful Yosemite hikes. Want to see firsthand how gorgeous this Yosemite trail is? Check out my video from the hike!Ĭan’t get enough of the panoramic views from atop Yosemite’s Sentinel Dome! Photo via Jessie Festa. Sentinel Dome To Glacier Point Hiking Video Seeing a stunning Sentinel Dome sunset (if you time your hike correctly).Enjoying solitude away from the crowds during the hike.A front row view of Half Dome from Glacier Point.Panoramic views from the top of Sentinel Dome.Good for solo travelers? As this trail is well-populated, I think it’s a great option for those hiking alone who are worried about solo hiking safety. Restrooms: You can find toilets at the Sentinel Dome trailhead as well as Glacier Point. Nearest Park Entrance: South Entrance/Mariposa Grove Trail Length: 2.5 miles one-way or 5 miles round-trip (including both Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point) about 3-4 hours round-trip with some stops for photos. Note that if the lot is full you can park along Glacier Point Road. This is also where you start the Taft Point hike (2.2 miles round-trip) if that’s of interest, as many visitors like to do Sentinel Dome to Taft Point. Trailhead: The Sentinel Dome Parking Area on Glacier Point Road, a bit outside of the Yosemite Valley. Hiking From Sentinel Dome Yosemite To Glacier Point: Quick Facts
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