Four Mile Trail

Four Mile Trail in Yosemite National Park climbs from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point, beginning near Sentinel Rock and ascending 4.8 miles with about 3,200 feet of elevation gain. Built in 1872, it originally measured four miles, but reconstruction in the early 1900s lengthened it while the historic name remained. The route is considered a moderate to strenuous climb and is especially valued for the expansive views that unfold over Yosemite Valley as hikers ascend, including sights of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, the Merced River, Half Dome, and Tenaya Canyon. In winter, hazardous conditions usually close the trail from December through May.

California · United States