![]() This road cuts through the Sierra Nevada but because of the elevations, this road closes after the first major snowfalls of the year. After the the climb down, if time permits, enjoy a small victory break on the shores of Tenaya Lake to take in the beauty one last time before leaving.ĭo you have any updates to the hiking trail or want to share your hike/pictures? Please leave a comment below.Īs I mentioned before, the trailhead is located off of Tioga Road. The top of Clouds Rest is a perfect place to have a picnic while admiring the beauty of Yosemite National Park. One wrong move could mean a fall to a few thousand feet to the canyons below. This ridge can bring jitters to those afraid of heights. One of my favorite things about Clouds Rest is as the trail nears the peak, there is a slim ridge line up to the top. From Clouds rest, hikers climbing up Half Dome can be seen. The peak of Clouds Rest is actually at higher elevation and looks down on Half Dome. One of the most notable things about the peak of Clouds Rest is how it sits directly above Half Dome. The shores of the lake are also lined with crystal clear blue water and white sand. During a calm morning or evening, the glass-like water paints a mirror image of the surrounding mountains and forest. The trailhead begins near Tenaya Lake, which is an impressive view itself. ![]() There are a few different ways to get to Clouds Rest but for the sake of this trail, I will be focusing on how to get to Clouds Rest via Tenaya Lake. The peak doesn’t get quite the same reputation as Half Dome, but the perks are less crowds, no permits, and equally incredible views. The peak gets light to moderate traffic due to it’s distance away from the Yosemite Valley floor but the views from atop are some of the best in the park. Clouds Rest is a great day hike for those looking to avoid the crowds of the busy Yosemite Valley and be rewarded with equally stunning – if not better views of Yosemite National Park.Ĭlouds Rest is a large granite peak within Yosemite National Park. The peak of Clouds Rest towers above the ever so popular Half Dome but has equally as stunning views of the surrounding Yosemite Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountain Ranges. Clouds Rest is an incredible and light to moderate trail in Yosemite National Park in California.
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