Olmsted Point
A viewpoint along Tioga Road looking north over the back of Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon, surrounded by glacier-polished granite.
The viewpoint is named after the son of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. After parking, you can see the back of Half Dome in the distance to the south and Cloud's Rest, with Tenaya Lake to the east. Glacier-transported erratic boulders are scattered across the granite here, and walking out onto the rock surface helps you find better photo angles. Marmots are often seen by the road, so do not feed them. Plan to spend about 20 minutes here. It is a good stop while driving Tioga Road.
Opening hours
All day while Tioga Road is open
Nearby sights
- Tenaya Lake
- Half Dome
- Yosemite National Park
- Mirror Lake
- Mist Trail: Vernal & Nevada Falls
- The Ahwahnee
- Glacier Point
- Yosemite Village & Ansel Adams Gallery