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This comprehensive guide includes essential information, the best hikes, views, eats, and more in Yosemite National Park, California: ✅ Essential info: how to get to Yosemite, transport, entry fees & reservations, when to visit, & how long to visit. ✅ 15 top hikes ✅ 20 top views ✅ Where to stay ✅ Where to camp ✅ What to eat ✅ Current weather ✅ Seasonal recommendations & tips ✅ Other resources ✅ Interactive map ✅ Mobile-friendly More questions or need more information? DM @roamfreerebecca or email becca@roamfreerebecca.com for an even more customized guide and tips!

Yosemite National Park offers a plethora of adventures for outdoor enthusiasts, from awe-inspiring granite cliffs and waterfalls to challenging hikes and world-class rock climbing. Whether you seek a leisurely exploration of nature or an adrenaline-fueled escapade, Yosemite provides an unforgettable experience.

This is one of the most beautiful backpacking trails and my personal favorite in Yosemite National Park. It starts at Cathedral Lakes Trailhead, passing by Cathedral Lakes, Clouds Rest, Half Dome, and finishes in Yosemite Valley. Additionally, the trail passes by stunning lakes, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas. Embarking on this trail offers a unique and unforgettable experience. OVERVIEW: -Distance: 31 miles/49.8 km -Elevation Gain: 5750 ft/1750 meters -Duration: 5 days (4 nights) -Difficulty: Challenging HIGHLIGHTS: -Cathedral Lakes -Clouds Rest -Half Dome GUIDE CONTENTS: 1- ROUTE ITINERARY: -Day 1: Arriving -Day 2: Cathedral Lakes -Day 3: Clouds Rest -Day 4: Half Dome -Day 5: Coming Back 2- CAMPSITES: -Specific campsites -Suggestions camping spots 3- PERMITS AND REGULATIONS: -Information on obtaining permits -Guidelines for wild camping -Bear safety regulations 4- LOGISTICS: -Transportation within the park -Recommended gear list 5- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -GPX-tracks of the route -Custom Google Maps with all the important locations, such as my campsites, grocery stores, water sources, trails, public transport stops, viewpoints, and more -Alltrails activity link -Trail conditions