West Valley Loop Trail is a 6.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Yosemite Valley, California that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.
kid friendly
camping
hiking
horseback riding
road biking
snowshoeing
walking
running
forest
river
views
wild flowers
wildlife
no dogs
Jeremy Rolfe recorded Recording - Sep 21, 03:29 PM
Boring trail by itself, but it takes you to the exciting places.
Andrew Pucci recorded Recording - May 02, 04:38 PM
This is not a bike friendly trail. It is part of the Valley Loop Trail and is suitable for walking/hiking only.
Jennifer Grant recorded West Valley Loop Trail
Nice level trail with great views of El Capitan. Trail had a lot of fallen trees to maneuver around and was muddy in places but my 5 year old did it with only a little help.
The tram takes you around the valley floor. So although it's a loop it's more of a road not a hiking trail. FYI. But a bike is a great way to go on the bike path. It's just busy in the summer.
The Yosemite Valley Floor Loop is an awesome, easy, and convenient way to see the main features of the Valley. It's flat and accessible for pretty much everyone, but it can be long for some folks. IT'S OPEN YEAR-AROUND! I have hiked it before and it's great, just really crowded. However the last time I did it my friend and I rode her horses, now THAT is the way to do it.
If you're staying in Yosemite, rent a bicycle and take a spin around the valley!
