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If you are searching for a guidebook that will lead you to awe inspiring places, this book should definitely be on Yosemite Bucket list. Take a morning drive along the Tioga Pass Road, enjoy a relaxing day hike through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias or explore the hidden caves of Yosemite. The guide covers more than 40 of the best Yosemite hikes with trailhead locations, GPS, difficulty level, distance, descriptions and crowd ratings. Choose any hike suited to your ability, limited schedule or time of year. With information you need to maximize your Yosemite adventure. There is also a quick reference for family-friendly trails, trails that provide shade and maps to 2 natural rock water slides. You can also select from waterfall hikes to hikes that are exposed to the sun.

Because fall brings out Yosemite's colors, this guide will show you the best regions to visit in fall to enjoy the vibrant colors of Yosemite. Included is a reference index that you can use to find information by keyword. Details are also given on the most secluded campgrounds and towns that stock food. Tips are also offered to help you fully experience the natural beauty and avoid crowds, such as watching sunsets over the mountains or sitting by a campfire under the stars.

Whether you're looking for a short, easy hike or a multi-day backcountry adventure, this guide provides all the detailed information you need to plan an unforgettable trip.


Yosemite Valley Hikes, Secluded Gems, Waterfalls, Secret Caves and Sequoia Groves

Total Number of Pages 137
 

Table of Contents

Map of Yosemite                     
Introduction                         
Trail Environments at a Glance             
Getting to Yosemite                     
How to avoid the Entrance Fee             
Geology and History                        
Park Regulations                         
Sightseeing                         
Swimming and Boating                    
Food Options                         
Public Transport Options                 
Yosemite’s Mysterious Moonbows         
Yosemite Festivals                     
Cell Phone Reception                     
How to read the Trail Maps                 
Climate                             
Trail Basics                             
Trail Hiking Times                     
Trail Description Ratings                 
Camping in Yosemite                     
Hiking Safety                         

Central Yosemite Hikes                    
Silver Strand Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Olmsted Point, Dewey Point, Upper Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls / Emerald Pool / Mist Trail.

South Yosemite Hikes                    
McGurk Meadow & Cabin, Dewey Point, Roosevelt Point, Foresta Falls, Nevada Falls, Taft Point and the Fissures, Valley Floor Loop Trail, Sentinel Beach, Alder Creek Falls, Grizzly Giant Loop Trail, Yosemite History Center. Chilnuala Falls and the
Secret Pools, Swinging Bridge and Natural Waterslides, Wawona Meadow Loop.

West Yosemite Hikes                     
Rostrum Highline, Tuolumne Falls Roadside Waterfall, Wildcat Falls Roadside Waterfall, The Cascades Roadside Waterfall, Tuolumne Grove of Giant Trees Loop Trail, Yosemite’s Highest Waterfall. Ribbon Falls, Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Kibbie Lake, Rancheria and Wapama Falls and Railway Tunnel, Mount Hoffmann.

South East Yosemite Hikes
Staircase Falls and Tuolumne Meadows Bridge, llilouette Falls and Panorama Overlook, Mt. Washburn Roadside Overlook.

North Yosemite Hikes
                 
Dorothy Lake and the Crystal Caverns, Beehive Meadow, Cathedral Rocks East, Artist Point.


North West Yosemite Hikes             
Spider Cave, Indian and Elf Village Caves, Indian and Elf Cave Map Entrances, The Firefalls. Horsetail Falls.


East Yosemite Hikes                     
North Dome, Royal Arch Cascades and Secluded Waterfall, Dog Lake and Lembert and Dog Dome, Mono Pass, Upper Cathedral Lake, Poly Dome Lake, Soda Springs and Log Cabins, May Lake, Clouds' Rest, Sunrise Lakes, Indian Rock, Matthes Lake, Sentinel Dome.

Free Climbing  Yosemite                 
Conversion Charts                     
Family Friendly Hikes                   
Hikes with lots of Shade
Hikes with lots of Sun and Wind
 
Campground Maps
Camp 4 Campground                     
Upper Pines Campground                 
Lower Pines Campground                 
North Pines Campground                 

INDEX