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The Yosemite Point trailhead is located at the the Yosemite Falls Trailhead, Valley shuttle stop 7.
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Valley Shuttle Stop #7
El Cap Shuttle Stop #E2
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Middle Cascades
Also Known AsYosemite Falls
Height206 meters / 676 feet
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Upper Yosemite Fall
Elevation1599 meters / 5246 feet
Height440 meters / 1444 feet
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Yosemite Point Trail
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During winter this is one of the best hikes possible in the park, with the views of the valley normally reserved for hikes closed at this time of year. Starting at Lower Yosemite Fall you walk up to Upper Yosemite Fall and then on to Yosemite Point

The trail begins steep and doesn't really hold back until the top. With many switchbacks you may be wondering why you are putting yourself through this torture but once you reach your destination all will be revealed.

At the top are some steep drops, including right off the edge of Yosemite Fall so be sure to take care and stay on the trail.

Best lunch Spot
Find a rock at Yosemite Point and stare at Half Dome
Highlight
The views!
Trailhead

The Yosemite Point trailhead is located at the the Yosemite Falls Trailhead, Valley shuttle stop 7.

Variations

To cut this route down a little by only hiking up to Upper Yosemite Fall and back.

Statistics
Big Hikes rating
4/5
Difficulty
Strenuous
Summit
6936 ft / 2114 m
Distance
8.4 miles / 13.5 km
Elevation gain
4170 ft / 1271 m
Time
6 – 8 hours