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Eagle Peak Trail Length, Round Trip: 13 Miles Directions Location Information The trail ascends immediately with dozens of short switchbacks leading up the northern valley wall. It climbs approximately 1,000 feet in the first mile, but the forest provides ample shade. This first mile ends at Columbia Rock, which provides sweeping views of the Yosemite Valley, that include Half Dome and Cathedral Spires. Along the trail the switchbacks continue. After a short descent Upper Yosemite Falls come into view. The view of the falls improves as the trail climbs and crosses an exposed area prone to rock falls. The trail climbs for the next two miles completing 135 switchbacks before leveling. A trail junction at three and a half miles separates the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail from the Eagle Peak Trail. Bear right to reach the falls overlook. A short ascent brings hikers through a highly impacted area with several campsites. Continue southeastward to the overlook. Return to the trail junction and turn right (north) to reach Eagle Peak. The path ascends a total of 200 feet in the next half mile. It forks at the confluence of Yosemite Creek and Eagle Peak Creek. Follow the left fork. The trail descends slightly to 7,000 feet then ascends again in the next mile. It turns southward paralleling Eagle Peak Creek. Approximately two miles from Yosemite Creek the trail splits. The right fork leads to the summit of El Capitan. The left fork leads to Eagle Peak. Continuing southward less than a half mile the trail climbs approximately 400 feet to the 7,779-foot summit of Eagle Peak. From this vantage point the Yosemite Valley, Eastern Sierras and Coast Range are visible |
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