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Yosemite, California
Yosemite Valley is the centerpiece of California's Yosemite National Park. Sprayed by thousand-foot waterfalls and framed by monumental granite spires, including Half Dome, it is the most famous glacially carved landscape in the world.
Yosemite Valley will amaze you from your first glance, millions of hikers and climbers venture here yearly to admire the scenery, and there is more to this amazing national park than just the valley, you'll find cause for wonder in every corner of Yosemite, you can easily leave the crowds behind as more than 94 per cent of Yosemite is designated wilderness, with over 800 miles of marked trail there's a lot to choose from, ranging from flat walks around Yosemite Valley to wilder hikes away from the hordes in the back country. You can either strike out on your own or, if you prefer, join a guided hike. From Yosemite Valley, the Mist Trail is a two- to three-hour three-mile hike taking you up to Vernal Falls. An easy option is the trail to Mirror Lake (Half Dome is reflected in its glassy waters) then on to Tenaya Canyon. For a more strenuous hike you could trek up to Half Dome, a 17-mile round trip taking the best part of the day. One of the most popular hikes from Glacier Point is the easy trail up to Sentinel Dome where you can see to the park boundaries.
Treks around Yosemite National Park, California
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