California · National Park

Yosemite

Glacier-carved valley of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias — one of America's most iconic landscapes.

🥾 800+ trails 🎟️ $35 / vehicle ⛺ 1400 campsites ☀️ May – September 📅 Open year-round

Popular trails

Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. In the app, tap one to log it.

  • Mist Trail to Vernal Fall5.5 mi
  • Half Dome Trail17.0 mi
  • Valley Floor Loop Trail7.2 mi
  • Mirror Lake Loop5.0 mi
  • Sentinel Dome Trail2.2 mi
  • Glacier Point Trail6.8 mi
  • Yosemite Falls Trail7.6 mi

Camping

Approximately 1400 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (May – September).

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Best time to visit

Peak season: May – September. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.

Getting there

Nearest city: Merced, CA. Park center: 37.870°, -119.550°.

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