Mariposa County, California, United States trails

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Trail offers a remarkable hiking experience through one of the largest and oldest groves of sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park. Starting from the Fallen Monarch, visitors are greeted by the impressive root system of this long-fallen sequoia. As you walk along the…

Distance: 6.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,220 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,759 ft

The Clouds Rest Trail in Yosemite offers hikers a rewarding, strenuous challenge with breathtaking views throughout. As you ascend, the landscape transforms from lush forest to open granite ridgelines, with expansive vistas of Tenaya Lake and the iconic Half Dome in the distance. The final approach to the…

Distance: 12.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,864 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,813 ft

The Four Mile Trail in Yosemite National Park provides hikers with a challenging yet rewarding experience. As you ascend the trail, you'll be treated to ever-changing views of Yosemite Valley, including dramatic overlooks of Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall, with distant glimpses of the Sierra…

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 5,262 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft

The Grizzly Giant Loop Trail in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove offers a relatively short yet captivating hike through some of the world's most magnificent giant sequoias. Along the route, hikers will encounter the iconic Grizzly Giant, an awe-inspiring tree over 2,700 years old and nearly 30 feet wide at its base.…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 387 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,984 ft

The Mirror Lake Trail in Yosemite National Park offers a peaceful hike through Tenaya Canyon, framed by dramatic granite cliffs like Half Dome and North Dome. The trail winds alongside Tenaya Creek, providing a serene experience with forested sections, sandy riverbeds, and seasonal reflections in the lake,…

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 230 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,124 ft

The Upper Yosemite Fall Trail is a demanding hike that rewards adventurers with breathtaking panoramic views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the mighty Yosemite Falls. As you ascend, you'll pass through diverse terrain, from oak forests and steep switchbacks to open sections offering sweeping vistas. The…

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 4,925 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,690 ft

Hike from Happy Isles to Half Dome via John Muir Trail, Merced River, Vernal Fall and Mist Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #River #Fall #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 15.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,506 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,816 ft

The Vernal Fall hike offers a visually captivating journey through Yosemite's diverse landscapes. The Mist Trail, which approaches the fall directly, presents hikers with striking close-up views of Vernal Fall as the path winds upward alongside the cascading waters. As you ascend, the dramatic spray from the…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,217 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,128 ft

Loop hike from Yosemite Village via the Valley Loop Trail along Merced River in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #River #Forest #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 9.2 mi • Elevation gain: 699 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,068 ft

Hiking the Four-Mile Trail to Glacier Point offers some of the best views in Yosemite National Park, with expansive vistas unfolding gradually as you ascend. Along the way, hikers can admire iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome, as well as the deep reaches of Tenaya Canyon. Though…

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 4,114 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,244 ft

Hiking to Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool is an unforgettable adventure! The trail starts easy, but be ready for steep climbs and a series of misty granite steps, especially near the falls, where the refreshing spray from Vernal Fall makes the journey exhilarating. At the top, you'll be rewarded with stunning…

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,427 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,144 ft

Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Creek. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 164 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,098 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Yosemite

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,730 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,127 ft

The Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall loop hike is a fantastic adventure through Yosemite, offering some of the park's most iconic waterfall views. You'll tackle steep inclines, including the famous "Nature's Giant Staircase" with over 600 steps, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking panoramas of cascading…

Distance: 8.1 mi • Elevation gain: 3,186 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,060 ft

Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Creek. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 4,879 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,690 ft

The Vernal Fall and Clark Point loop is a strenuous yet rewarding hike through the heart of Yosemite’s beauty. The journey takes you up steep steps alongside Vernal Fall, before leading to sweeping views of the valley from Clark Point. Though challenging, the mix of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and forested…

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,395 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,587 ft

Hike to Sentinel Dome in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 1.1 mi • Elevation gain: 436 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,133 ft

Hiking the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail is a delightful experience for nature lovers of all ages! The paved path makes it accessible, and the breathtaking views of the waterfalls are especially spectacular in spring when the snowmelt creates a powerful flow. Plus, you can enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding…

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 197 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,101 ft

Yosemite National Park. Merced River. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Lake #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,986 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,056 ft

Hike from Yosemite Lodge via Upper Yosemite Fall Trail, Columbia Rock, Oh My Gosh Point and Yosemite Point in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Falls #Overlook #Nature #Forest #Rock #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 7,995 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,031 ft

Loop hike through Mariposa Grove to Wawona Point via Big Trees Trail, Fallen Monarch, Bachelor and Three Graces, Grizzly Giant, California Tunnel Tree, Telescope Tree, Fallen Tunnel Tree, Columbia Tree, Clothespin Tree and Faithful Couple Tree In Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,345 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,759 ft

The Half Dome hike is a true Yosemite adventure. With breathtaking views of the falls, Yosemite Valley, and the Sierra Nevada, it rewards those who tackle its challenging terrain. The final ascent up the cable route is thrilling, and while demanding, it’s an unforgettable experience that’s well worth the…

Distance: 16.3 mi • Elevation gain: 6,368 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,816 ft

Loop hike via John Muir Trail, Nevada Fall, Merced River, Little Yosemite Valley, Mist Trail, Silver Apron and Vernal Fall in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Yosemite #Park #Nature #River #Mountain #Falls #Forest

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,786 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,214 ft

The Upper Yosemite Fall Trail is a rewarding yet challenging hike that offers some of the best panoramic views in Yosemite National Park. Climbing steep switchbacks, you'll pass Columbia Rock for breathtaking sights of Yosemite Valley and continue toward Oh My Gosh Point, where the dramatic view of the falls…

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 4,902 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,693 ft

Mariposa County Hiking

Distance: 2.6 mi • Elevation gain: 4,734 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft

Yosemite National Park. Merced River. #Hiking #Mountain #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 16.6 mi • Elevation gain: 6,739 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,835 ft

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 9.4 mi • Elevation gain: 5,404 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft

Hike to Upper Yosemite Fall via Columbia Rock in Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Fall #Nature #River #Forest #Park #Yosemite #Mountain

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,996 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,716 ft

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 12.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,890 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,813 ft

Loop hike to North Dome via Lower Mirror Lake, Tenaya Creek, Valley Loop Trail, Snow Creek Trail, North Dome Trail, Upper Yosemite Fall Trail, Oh My Gosh Point and Columbia Rock in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Lake #Forest #Fall #Park #Yosemite

Distance: 19.9 mi • Elevation gain: 7,464 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,150 ft

Loop hike to Vernal Fall and Clark Point via Happy Isles Bridge, Merced River, John Muir Trail and Mist Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Falls #River #Forest #Mountain #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,644 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,574 ft

Hike from the Tunnel View to the Artist Point in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Nature #Mountain #Forest #Park #Yosemite

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 505 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,918 ft

Loop hike from Sentinel Dome Trailhead to Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, Union Point and Taft Point via Sentinel Dome Trail, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, Four Mile Trail, Union Point and Taft Point in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 13.3 mi • Elevation gain: 5,827 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,130 ft

#Hiking #Yosemite

Distance: 11.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,861 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,810 ft

Hike to Hite Cove along South Fork Merced River via Hites Cove Trail in the Sierra National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,205 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,713 ft

Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 0.7 mi • Elevation gain: 594 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,241 ft

Yosemite National Park. Merced River. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,197 ft

Hike from Happy Isles to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along the Merced River on the Mist Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Falls #River #Nature #Forest #Mountain #Yosemite

Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,228 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,007 ft

Hike to Chilnualna Falls from North Wawona along the Chilnualna Creek in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Falls #River #Mountain #Forest #Yosemite #Park #Nature

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,474 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,437 ft

Hike to Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail in the Yoseite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,101 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,208 ft

Loop hike along Tenaya Creek via Mirror Lake on Valley Loop Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #River #Forest #Lake #Mountain #Park #Yosemite

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 525 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,190 ft

Hike to Taft Point from Sentinel Dome Trailhead in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Yosemite #Forest #Nature

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 223 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,759 ft

Loop hike from Curry Village to Nevada Fall via Happy Isles Bridge, Merced River, John Muir Trail, Mist Trail, Vernal Fall and Clark Point in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #River #Falls #Nature #Forest #Park #Yosemite

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 3,783 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,066 ft

Hike to the Columbia Rock by the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Rock #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Yosemite #Park

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,171 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,023 ft

Loop hike to Tuolumne Grove via Old Big Oak Road, Tunnel Tree and Viewpoint for Giant Sequoias in the Yosemite National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Park #Nature #Yosemite

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 617 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,214 ft

Loop hike to Barbara's Lake by The Lake Trail, Edison Trail and Mariposa Trail in the James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 344 ft • Maximum elevation: 597 ft

Distance: 7.4 mi • Elevation gain: 2,986 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,056 ft