On the way back, it rained lightly with thunder and lightning on the peaks.Ĭontact Craig Van Degrift if you have problems or questions with this web site.Clouds Rest)/RD/Type/Annot/AP>endobj68 0 objendobj69 0 objendobj72 0 obj/ProcSet>/Type/XObject/BBox/FormType 1>streamĮndstreamendobj73 0 obj>endobj74 0 objendobj75 0 objendobj85 0 obj/ProcSet>/Type/XObject/BBox/FormType 1>streamĮndstreamendobj86 0 obj>endobj87 0 objendobj88 0 objendobj89 0 obj/Type/XObject/BBox/FormType �' ��p�����Pendobj91 0 objendobj92 0 objstream This is a sample of the great wildflower display in the hanging valley between Junction 1 and Junction 2. On the way up from Tenaya Lake, we saw a family of Grouse, the male displaying his sunflower spots behind some grass, and this female on a log next to the trail a bit higher up hustling her chicks. Upon returning, there were reports that the electrostatic voltages were so great that hair stuck out from heads and small pebbles seemed to float above the rocks! Two friends with me and many others continued to the top. I could, however, have used the excuse of weather since it was clear that a thunderstorm was forming and people should avoid exposed rocky outcroppings like Cloud's Rest in such weather. This horse trail bypasses the summit ridge of. This is most likely what was referred to as a horse trail. From Tenaya Lake trailhead when you get to the final Northwest ridge of Clouds Rest, 1/2 a mile from the summit there is a trail junction. My initial attempt to Cloud's Rest got me to Junction 2 (see table) where I turned around because of exhaustion. There is NOT a actual horse trail that goes to the summit of Clouds Rest. Initial Attempt to Cloud's Rest - July 19, 2015 Look to Google Images for pictures from the summit, mine are not impressive. Unfortunately for me, my trip was during the Rough Fire in King's Canyon and there was a significant haze through the Sierra and San Joquain Valley. It courses nearly 30km with nearly 2000m of elevation gain on a lollipop. There are also several technical routes available. The summit can be reached by a 7.2-mile (11.6 km) trail hike from Tioga Pass Road or a 13-mile (21 km) trail hike from Happy Isles by way of Little Yosemite Valley. From the summit, the view can be spectacular on a clear day. The Clouds Rest Trail is the ultimate day-trip trail run based in Yosemite Valley. Clouds Rest is a mountain in Yosemite National Park, located east-northeast of. Camping is not allowed on Clouds Rest itself, which makes sense since there’s. The right path is the one to Cloud's Rest, rising to the ridge with a few false peaks along the way.Īs you move along the ridge toward Cloud's Rest, the path becomes a relatively easy boulder scramble unless you are afraid of heights. As with all backcountry trails in Yosemite, you can camp anywhere, so long as you’re 100 feet off the trail. They suggest two ways to Yosemite Valley. The 'younger' brother of the world famous Half Dome, Clouds Rest is in fact a solid 1,000 feet taller despite receiving significantly less attention. This hike is far less crowded than Half Dome and doesnt require permits for day hiking. That junction has signs, but strangely, no mention of Cloud's Rest. Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Yosemite Valley. It dips down 350 feet to a meadow and wanders up and down a bit, past a small lake, and to a junction before the final rise to Cloud's Rest.
The right-hand branch goes toward Cloud's Rest and Yosemite Valley. The most common route to the top is an out-and-back trail, 6 miles one way making for a 12-mile round trip total. Years ago, I went left passing several lakes, the Sunrise High Sierra Camp, Cathedral Lakes, and ending at Tuoloume Meadows. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 32 min to complete. Try this 27.4-mile out-and-back trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Although there are many peaks in the park. Length 27.4 miElevation gain 5,429 ftRoute type Out & back. This table shows that the actual upward hiking required for the round-trip is nearly 3200 feet.Īfter a couple of miles of nearly level hiking from the south end of Tenaya Lake, the trail rises abruptly to a junction at 9210 feet. Clouds Rest is a mountain in Yosemite National Park, located east-northeast of Yosemite Village, California. The round-trip distance from the road is about 15 miles. A quick check on a map suggests that the elevation rise is 1800 feet ending at just under 10,000 feet. Looking from Olmsted Point, it looks like a rather easy hike. The trail from Tenaya Lake to Cloud's Rest is a popular and beautiful trail with varied terrain, but it is easy to underestimate the effort required because there are quite a bit of ups and downs. Note: Clicking on pictures brings up 1280x960 versions Notes about the trail from Tenaya Lake to Cloud's Rest - September 6, 2015
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