It was right in front of Yosemite Falls yesterday at around 7pm.

Shot on Mar. 1, 2019 after most of the sky colors faded.

Until 9pm tonight.

1. Climber access trail south of Tunnel View.
2. Controlled burn.
3. Medical emergency flight.
4. Olmstead Point.

I've been wanting to get up to Yosemite since I moved to LA about 8 years ago. Last year finally made the voyage out there.... it was totally worth it.

The roadtrip up there was pretty easy, and as soon as you pass Bakersfield it's nothing but incredible views.

I only spent about 36 hours total there from Friday to Sunday, but did a lot in that time.

• Found a campsite outside of the park and did dispersed camping
• Did Vernal Falls hike
• Rented some bikes and traveled the whole park
• Swam in the river
• Traveled to Glacier Point

Lots packed in, but great trip overall and can't wait to go back!

I filmed our trip and documented our itinerary. Would love to hear what you think, and if there are other spots I should go to next time!

https://youtu.be/baWkRwNZUNQ

Hello everybody, I hope you can help me with this one. The picture that I just added is me and my wife almost 30 years ago. We were on our way to hike half dome and I believe the waterfall in the background between us is one of the two waterfalls that you hike up the side, well on the trail up to half dome.

We would love to get another photo at this exact same spot, but I'm unsure where this is. We're planning a trip down there next year and wanted to go to this exact spot and take this exact photo. I know it's a longshot, just hoping there's somebody really familiar with Yosemite that can say I know where that photo was taken.

Thank you so much to anybody who replies. Would love to get a PIN to that exact location.

I don’t really understand the lottery email. We were granted half dome permits for today. ( we flew in late last night ). Do I need a physical Copy? If yes where can I pick it up? Email says issuing station : self issue. Any help? Before we head into the park? Thanks in advance

Hi all, I’m looking for some trails that have really amazing views but aren’t the main ones, like Mist or 4 Mile. Thinking about Clouds Rest, but anyone know any others?

All recommendations are welcome, thank you!

We are coming over from the UK and are trying to work out how to do the following one-way route on Wednesday 3rd September with the Mist Trail being closed weekdays until 3:30pm.

Glacier Point -> Panorama Trail -> Yosemite Valley

We have the one-way bus to GP booked for 8:30am from the Valley.

Is there an obvious detour for the Mist Trail section near the end of this route? Is it still worthwhile doing with the Mist Trail closure? Anything else we're missing?

8/21/25

We are planning a trip to Chain Lakes, and the ranger station suggests using the Chiquita trailhead instead of the Quartz Mountain trailhead due to road conditions. Has anyone been there recently and able to share their experience or thoughts?

Hi! Me and my partner are going to do a 3 night to glen aulin. Planning on sleeping at the backpackers camp. (Is it open?) and doing day hikes out of there on day 2.

Any recs on how far to go or what to see?

Visited Yosemite on August 17th — just for a day, but wow… what a day! 🌲⛰️ Honestly the most breathtaking place I’ve ever seen. My family couldn’t stop smiling, and we all fell completely in love ❤️ with Yosemite 😍.

Not sure how long we’ll be in the US, but one thing’s for sure — if we get the chance, we’re definitely coming back for a few days to soak it all in properly.

Have visited Yosemite a bunch, first time at Tuolumne Meadows campground. Stayed on the new H loop and loved it. Hikes to Elizabeth Lake, Lembert Dome, and Mt Hoffman; plus trail runs through Tuolumne Meadows and into Lyell Canyon.

Business idea: The trail signs for Yosemite are so distinctive and I have learned to love them even though they are really rough around the edges (literally). I'm thinking they would be easy to make custom-to-order on a CDC then treated to rust or faux painted rust. I don't see any competitors on Etsy or elsewhere. What do you think?

Hi folks, sorry I know this has been asked before but I just wanted some clarity around my option please.

I will be visiting friends LA in January and would love to do the road trip to Yosemite and stay over for a few nights somewhere to explore the park for a couple full days

I will be in a rental and would prefer to not have to drive anywhere where I need to carry snow chains.

Coming from the LA direction is there a town etc that you would recommend I stay in, that I can get a nights sleep, then a bus or something into the park to explore and then back to the accommodation each day ?

Also if doing this what’s my hiking trials that don’t require any specialist clothing ?

Thank you all so very much and have a good one :-)

I’m about to head up to my site today and the weather report has been indicating more thunderstorm/rain than average. We are prepared for rain but obviously would like to avoid the area if road conditions are dangerous or if the campsites are flooded. Anyone up in the area already have some insight? I’ll be hitting Tioga Road, coming in from the west in the early afternoon when the hourly forecast shows the heaviest rain. Should we wait until later in the evening to drive the last leg to camp?

Thanks for any insights - it’ll be my first time camping and hiking in these conditions and I’d like to avoid being the dumb tourist that needed rescue or worse. I’m aware of all of the resources on staying below the treeline/flood zones during thunderstorms but can’t tell if today/tomorrow are extreme weather events that warrant avoiding the area completely.

Has anyone done a river float lately in the Merced? Will be in Yosemite next weekend. I see water levels are pretty low, just want to see if anyone has done the river float, or if I should make other plans. Thanks!

We’re flying into San Francisco then driving to Yosemite this week. Any cool places worth stopping by for lunch or a quick hike to stretch our legs on the drive ?

Snagged a permit back in April to hike Half Dome on Tuesday, and now it says there's possible thunderstorms in the middle of the day. Should I still attempt it? or call it off? Heres what NWS has to say as of now:

A chance of rain before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Edit: Also planning to start the hike at 3 a.m

Had the opportunity to do a four day trip for my birthday this last week! Was blown away by the sites and if anyone says August is too late in the year to go, maybe it is for the valley but I wanted to avoid crowds so it was perfect!