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Do not skip this! Amazing views of the valley - it does get steep but is worth the extra 1.5 miles.


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0.6

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0.9

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Point to Point

7,723' 2,354 m

High

7,367' 2,246 m

Low

357' 109 m

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1' 0 m

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11%

Avg Grade (7°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

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This is a great side trail off of the main trek definitely not to be missed! Drop your big pack at the base, but be sure to take water and a camera (unless you have a photographic memory). It does get a little steep but not hard.

Depending on how long you are going that day, you may get to the point where you aren't sure if you want to add the additional 1.5 miles. Without question, you do! This trail boasts some of the most amazing views of the valley that few ever see. You'll mostly wind around through the trees until you get to the viewpoint. The trail ends at a large rock, but it's an easy scramble to get to the beauty.

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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calico metzer

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Viewpoint from Eagle Peak.
Dec 9, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Half Dome from Eagle Peak, Yosemite
Dec 10, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Sunrise from Eagle Peak. Great view of both North and Half Dome.
Jan 5, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA

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Jul 29, 2022
Jessi Swann
Jul 25, 2020
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Jul 23, 2019
Sophia Barwegen
Jul 23, 2016
Jessica Krutchik
Try to hit it at sunset and you'll see the most amazing colors on half some. In general, the view is worth the extra trip from upper Yosemite falls.
Dec 6, 2015
calico metzer
2013
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