However, since our permit is for Illilouette, we have to figure out where to camp the first night and also the night after we finish hiking Clouds Rest. Basically, we would like to do this loop: Happy Isles to Clouds Rest. Not to mention the views back towards Tuolumne Meadows aren't too shabby either. Night 4: The hope is to hike up Clouds Rest and come down and camp - it is not clear where the nearest water would be. Let TrailLink be your trail guide for your next outdoor adventure. The trail does become quite exposed towards the top, but is still wide enough to be comfortable (unless you have an extreme fear of heights).Īt the top, you will be looking SE into Yosemite Valley with stunning views of Half Dome all the way out to El Capitan in the distance. Explore more than 40,000 miles of the best curated trail maps, guidebook descriptions, photos and reviews. At this point you will be going up the backbone of Clouds Rest. John Muir and Clouds Rest Trail Loop via Happy Isles Trailhead. This gradual terrain continues until the final 2 miles when the real climbing starts. Print/PDF map Share Length 22.5 mi Elevation gain 7,103 ft Route type Point to point. Map of the Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite from Sunrise Lakes Trailhead (red. Eventually, you will reach a plateau slightly before the turnoff to Sunrise Lakes. Trip Overview: 2 day/2 night camping and hiking trip in Yosemite National Park. Starting out from the Tenaya Lake trailhead will save you crowds on the trail and the trouble of driving into the congested Yosemite Valley and fighting for parking spaces.Īt the start, the trail climbs quickly through the High Sierra, passing pine trees and monstrous white granite boulders along the way.
If you know about this hidden gem however, you're in luck. The "younger" brother of the world famous Half Dome, Clouds Rest is in fact a solid 1,000 feet taller despite receiving significantly less attention. This hike is far less crowded than Half Dome and doesn't require permits for day hiking. Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Yosemite Valley.
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