While Yellowstone was the first designated National Park in the US, it was Yosemite that captured the interest of early conservationists and was the first parcel of land to be set aside specifically for preservation — signed into existence by none other than Abraham Lincoln in 1864. For more than 150 years, Yosemite has enthralled its visitors with its abundantly diverse wildlife, waterfalls, sequoias, trails and mountains, as well as monoliths. The park annually entices up to 4 million visitors who want to explore, climb, hike, camp and immerse themselves amid the park’s iconic features like El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, Dana Meadows, and the Cathedral Range. The list goes on and on! All it takes is one visit or a look at some Ansel Adams photos to understand the park’s massive appeal. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to be amazed! Find out more about the six best hikes in Yosemite National Park from Liz Thomas, a professional hiker and guidebook author.
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These hiking adventures are best for intermediate to advanced hikers. Intermediate hikes will see a little more change in elevation and hikes will start to increase in length, hiking anywhere between four to eight miles. Advanced hikes are full day treks with steep descents and challenging switchbacks. You will hike 3-9 miles per day with a 25-35 lbs backpack.
It is highly recommended you have some previous recent wilderness backpacking experience and previous hiking experience with the ability to hike up to 10 miles a day. You should have the ability to carry an overnight backpack for up to 10 miles a day for multiple days in a row. Very good physical condition is required. Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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Group sizes and pricing:
Custom dates for this guided Yosemite hiking tours are possible. If you’re traveling with a larger party, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Min. age requirement:
If you plan to hike with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Yosemite, most people fly into Sacramento International Airport (SMF) which is around three hours away from the park. Another option is flying into the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), just over over four hours away from the park. From both airports, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to get to Yosemite National Park.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at a location within the Yosemite National Park or a predetermined location, such as your accommodation. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the hiking ability of the group.
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