Olmsted Point Trail

Distance: 0.4 mile nature trail

Time: 15-30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Starting Point: Olmsted Point parking area off of Tioga Road

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Heading west on Tioga Road, you will see a small parking lot on the south side of the road. Visitors tend to come and go quickly, so you shouldn't have to wait long for a parking spot. And if you've reached Tenaya Lake, you've gone too far. 

Heading west on Tioga Road, you will see a small parking lot on the south side of the road. Visitors tend to come and go quickly, so you shouldn't have to wait long for a parking spot. And if you've reached Tenaya Lake, you've gone too far. 

From here, you can see Cloud's Rest, Half Dome, Tenaya Lake and more. Helpful guides point out the highlights and provide background on the glacial formations you see throughout Yosemite. If you would like further exploration, Olmsted Point co

From here, you can see Cloud's Rest, Half Dome, Tenaya Lake and more. Helpful guides point out the highlights and provide background on the glacial formations you see throughout Yosemite.

If you would like further exploration, Olmsted Point connects to Snow Creek Falls Trails. Going north, it's about 2-miles to reach Tenaya Lake. If you head south, it's a challenging 21.3 mile hike down to Yosemite Valley. Plan accordingly!

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