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Dewey Point Trail

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 4.8 (4)
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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Yosemite National Park
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“A short jaunt to a stunning overlook - Dewey Point. ”

Brian Smith
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

Point to Point

7,359' 2,243 m

High

7,295' 2,224 m

Low

56' 17 m

Up

105' 32 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

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A short, mostly level jaunt connecting the Dewey Point Meadows and Dewey Point Ridge Trail to the point itself. The views across Yosemite Valley are incredible, including Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Cathedral Rocks, Cathedral Spires, Leaning Tower, the Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Three Brothers, and Mount Hoffman.

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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  4.8 from 4 votes

#11

in Yosemite National Park

#7202

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  4.8 from 4 votes
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#11

in Yosemite National Park

#555

in California

#7,202

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Dewey Point with El Capitan in the background.
Feb 11, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
View from Dewey Point over Yosemite Valley.
Feb 11, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular from Dewey Point.
May 17, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA
Kicking back at Dewey Point, Yosemite.
Aug 25, 2019 near Yosemit…, CA

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