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Sentinel Dome Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.4 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Yosemite National Park
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“A nice trail giving access to the top od Sentinel Dome. ”

Brian Smith
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

7,961' 2,427 m

High

7,713' 2,351 m

Low

248' 76 m

Up

220' 67 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly An easy trail with a big reward at the top!

Description

This trail goes up and over Sentinel Dome, connecting Glacier Point Rd. to Pohono Trail. It's not a very technical trail, and most will hike it to reach the viewpoint at the top. Check out the Sentinel Dome Hike for more details.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 8 votes

#13

in Yosemite National Park

#8168

Overall
  4.4 from 8 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#13

in Yosemite National Park

#678

in California

#8,168

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Photos

Sentinel Dome Summit
May 7, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Upper Yosemite Falls from Pohono Trail
Dec 10, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA
Half Dome panorama from Sentinel Dome Trail
Dec 10, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA
On the way down on Sentinel Dome Trail
Dec 10, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA
Looking up at Sentinel Dome.
Jan 5, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
Sentinel Dome Trail
May 7, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA

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