Glacier Point

A cliff viewpoint about 980 m above the valley floor, directly facing Half Dome and overlooking the whole Yosemite Valley and several waterfalls.

The drive from the valley floor takes about an hour (via Wawona Road and then Glacier Point Road). After parking, it is a few minutes' walk to the viewpoint, where you can see Half Dome, Nevada Fall, Vernal Fall and Yosemite Falls. At sunset, Half Dome glows orange-red. In summer the parking lot fills early, so you can also take the paid shuttle or hike up from the valley floor via the Four Mile Trail (about 7.7 km one way, steep). On the way to Glacier Point you can also stop at the Sentinel Dome and Taft Point trails.

Opening hours

All day while the road is open

Viewpoint · Sunset · Half Dome views

Nearby sights

Sentinel Dome
The Ahwahnee
Yosemite Village & Ansel Adams Gallery
Mist Trail: Vernal & Nevada Falls
Mirror Lake
Yosemite Falls
Taft Point
Yosemite National Park

Places to eat nearby

Curry Village Pizza Deck
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
The Mountain Room
Jackalopes Bar and Grill
Evergreen Lodge Restaurant