A hiker's guide to the Clouds Rest trail, a 14.5-mile round-trip hike to the 9,926-foot summit of Clouds Rest, where you'll have spellbinding 360-degree views of Yosemite Park

Check out this 12.4-mile out-and-back trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to …

2020年7月12日 · A detailed guide to the Clouds Rest hike for one of Yosemite’s best views! We’ll tell you all about what to expect, how hard it is and all the details so you can plan for this epic hike.

2025年1月16日 · The Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite is a favorite of the park rangers; you get incredible panoramic views from over 1,000 feet above Half Dome. And unlike Half Dome, for the Clouds Rest hike, no permit is needed, the distance and climbing is manageable, and you don't have to navigate anything like the anxiety-inducing cables section.

Enjoy this 18.1-mile out-and-back trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

2024年6月15日 · The Clouds Rest hike is one of the best hikes in Yosemite and offers epic views of Half Dome once you reach the summit. Hiking Clouds Rest is an all-day endeavor, and in this post we dive deep into the trip logistics to plan your own successful Clouds Rest day hike in Yosemite National Park.

2024年12月9日 · This comprehensive guide is perfect for first-time adventurers eager to take on the incredible Clouds Rest hike. I’ll cover everything you need to know, including directions, parking details, the best time to visit, essential tips, packing recommendations, and …

2023年6月15日 · At 14.5-miles roundtrip, the hike to Clouds Rest is an extremely long day hike that should only be attempted by experienced and fast hikers on good weather days. It’s better suited for an overnight backpacking trip so that you can take your time and catch incredible sunset and sunrise views.

Sitting at over 1,000 feet above Half Dome, Clouds Rest is one of the quintessential hikes in Yosemite National Park. Sure, it doesn’t have the grandeur that Half Dome has, but having been up both of them, I can say that the view from Clouds Rest is the better of the two.

2024年9月10日 · Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite National Park is an excellent and rigorous high-altitude hike, though it’s often treated as a backup plan for the more popular Half Dome Hike. At the apex, you’ll stand nearly 10,000 feet above Yosemite National Park with 360° views of the park and beyond.