Glacier Point Trail is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Yosemite Valley, California that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
wheelchair friendly
kid friendly
stroller friendly
cross country skiing
hiking
nature trips
snowshoeing
walking
bird watching
forest
paved
views
waterfall
wild flowers
wildlife
snow
Drive to the best view in all of Yosemite. This 270-degree view of the Valley, Half Dome, and 3 Falls will amaze you. Glacier Point is a popular stop for many new visitors to Yosemite National Park on their way down to Yosemite Valley. Although it's not much of a hike, the view at the end of the paved walkway will leave you breathless. You will see (left to right) both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley below, Clouds Rest, Half Dome standing proud, and even Vernal and Nevada Falls. What more could you ask for? Winter In Winter the road to Glacier Point is closed to cars, but strap on a pair of cross country skis or snowshoes and you should be good to go. If you want to stay overnight, reserve a spot in the Glacier Point Ski Hut where there are bunk beds (dormitory style), a wood fire, food, and good company.
June 2018-Super easy, gorgeous views. Later took the more moderate trail from glacier point to sentinel dome for arguably even more stunning views. Overall one of the best days of my life, it was so beautiful!
Daniel Terry recorded Glacier Point Trail
Very short and easy trail with an amazing view at the end.
Spectacular views!
The views were stunning but the area was pretty crowded.
Mid October, beautiful hiking weather. We hiked down from Sentinel Dome and back up. (which would be my recommendation. ) The hike down from Sentinal was not bad, but going back up was a little more challenging. Glacier Point does provide some beautiful views which made it worthwhile. It was busy with non-hikers, who rode the bus up to take photographs.
Short walk to good view of the valley. Very crowded and paved the whole way. While the view is great, I think there are better options doing any of the trails around glacier point if you are willing to hike.
Great trail but very crowded
Super easy, this really want a hike, more of a really short walk to get to a look out point. It is a must do though. Really amazing view of half dome and great photo opportunities.
Christian Nielsen recorded Glacier Point Trail
Amazing views and worth being there before sunrise!
Small paved path to admire the view of the Yosemite Valley. Welcome dog and path without any difficulty. Magnificent!!!! Do not miss!!!
Lily L.
Easy walk that’s dog friendly with great views! Plenty of places to sit on a rock to eat.
Pat Mantle recorded Glacier Point Trail
Easy walk to the point. Amazing views, even though September/October has little to no falls. A must “hike.”
Reshmi Basu recorded Glacier Point Trail
A beautiful panoramic view of the Yosemite valley and its breathtaking perspective over the rock formations and waterfalls. Most were dry but still a great experience- especially with the dogs on such a beautiful day!
super easy walk from the car. dont skip it.
Very easy walk from car park to Glacier Point. Absolutely awesome views.
quick views not a trail but views not to be missed
Very challenging hike. Consider wearing hiking shoes, not snickers or sandals!! Totally worth and absolute must for those who can make it to the end. Yosemite falls part is beautiful too.
This is not an actual hike of course, but a five minute walk from the parking area. The views are, needless to say, amazing, though I preferred other ways to get to those views on actual hiking trails that were less crowded.
amazing
It's a nice orientation view to the valley. Quite the drive back there. Got there 715am. Lots of parking spaces left on Labor Day! Sunlight wasn't great for photography at that early hour. Ate breakfast and took in the view.
Awesome views, super simple “hike”, lots of people. You won’t have trouble finding someone to take a picture for you here.
Nice easy hike with amazing views.
This was a great view and gives such a different perspective of the Yosemite valley. Awesome view of Half Dome. We did a good portion of Lower Yosemite Falls the day before, and while we felt high on that trail, from Glacier Point it looks like nothing. The scale is hard to imagine. I’ll be heading back tonight for some star gazing for sure.
Too many people
Jodie Bushey recorded Glacier Point Trail
We got up here around 0545 and left at 0645 in time to see the sunrise. It was beautiful!
Super quick hike out to some amazing views
One the best views in Yosemite National Park.
Sarah Yesil recorded Glacier Point Trail
It’s a beautiful view of half dome and Yosemite valley!
Plenty of people but must see views!
most beautiful thing in the world
