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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
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