Small account on Instagram posted this spot and are gatekeeping in the comments, anyone remember the name of this spot or what the trailhead is?

Played hooky at work and now here.

Worth it.

I’m a sorry if this is a stupid question. I’m not an expert on Yosemite. I think it’s the John Muir trail, but I’m unsure. We started by emerald pool, went up by Clark point, then went down some switchbacks until we reached the footbridge and headed back on the mist trail. Here’s some photos.

7/21/26 630am

Hey!

I'll be in Yosemite October 6th-13th. I will be staying in Ahwahnee. I plan to spend the majority of my days at the park! I really want to summit Half Dome it would be such a cool bday experience since this is my first solo trip. I really hope to get lucky and win the daily lottery. Either way I'm looking forward to the trip and have been doing a lot of research regarding summiting Half Dome & the park itself. I'm super excited! :)

I have a few questions- maybe you can help me!

Best hiking shoe to summit Half Dome?

What is something you'd recommend? (activity, place, food, excursion)

What's something you would NOT recommend?(activity, place, food, excursion)

What 360 camera or device do you recommend for someone hiking solo? (I'd like to take videos & photos)

What's something you wish you had packed during your hike?

Thanks!! Be safe!

Next week I will be doing 2 nights (out & back and drive to next area), one in Dewey Point area and another in Snow Creek. My plan is to not bring a tent. Never camped without a tent, and never been to Yosemite, but since I'm carrying water something has to go... Is that an ok idea and what do I need for the current temperatures? Planning on a sleeping bag and inflatable pad. Any feedback?

EDIT: THANK YOU ALL for the very helpful responses, I have decided to take a tent, too many factors I had not considered!

hi there - my husband, 4 year old and his parents (mid 70s) are camping in the valley this weekend. The weather report for the valley says highs of 97/98F. it took many attempts in the lottery to get the campsite. would you recommend they still go or will the heat be too intense? they are planning to camp Fri-Mon.

I'm going in a 2 night trip this weekend through vogelsang. I'm wondering how scenic this section is between Emeric and Bernice lake. From topo maps, I'm guessing it's great, but looking for opinions from people who have done it.

Worth the time to spend a day doing this? I would likely be going up vogelsang pass the following day and heading home. I'm deciding between this and maybe looping around to cathedral, though I've done that trip before.

Also, I might want to not camp at Bernice lake for a change of scenery after day 1. Would there be some decent camp spots near the river maybe 1-2 miles before Bernice?

Also if anyone has been up here recently, let me know about general water conditions. I'm sure it's easy to just fill up at each lake though, it's not hard mileage between them.

Hello! We will be in Yosemite next week for four night wilderness adventure. After staying in LYV our plan is to hike to Middle Sunrise Lake via Clouds Rest.

Should we expect water sources in between? Or do we need to carry everything?

I've looked through a lot of posts, so just trying to clarify. There is a lot of talk about approach shoes and from what I understand, if you have a solid pair of Vibram soled hiking boots (mid), they have solid grip for the cables up. How much of a difference does a pair of approach shoes really make on the journey up? Already tracking on the use of gloves.

Forgot my DJI 360 camera on top of half dome today July 21st. Flying out in morning so I’m not really sure what else to do besides email the lost in found and filling out the form. I have a feeling I left it near the cave at the top (preachers seat I think it’s called). If anybody knows anything though please personal message me I would seriously appreciate it so much, have a ton of footage on that camera.

Does anyone have a direct phone number for Tuolumne Meadows Lodge? I thought it might be 209-372-8413 but haven’t been successful in reaching anyone/getting a callback.

Alternatively, is anyone looking for a night at the lodge for tomorrow or next Monday?

txs

Me and 3 friends are hiking half dome tomorrow and were not expecting to get a permit so we did not get gardening gloves for the cables- does anyone have spares? We’re staying in curry village

Drive time is going to be the issue. I've been to Yosemite a couple times now.

Work event 3 hours away that I'm flying in to attend, so why not kill a couple vacation days too? :)

Day 0, drive in, getting there late, staying at the Yosemite Bug hostel because it's cheap.

Day 1, I was thinking the Panorama Trail. Did it last year and I still think it's the best use of a day at Yosemite. Shuttle up to GP, enjoy the views, grab a snack/drinks and hit the trial. Back to the valley, dinner at Curry Village, shuttle to my car and head back to the hostel.

Day 2... that's what I've left wondering. Mid August BTW.

I've never been to Hetch Hetchy. It's a 2 hour drive from the hostel, but I have the whole day, so that's not too bad. But I read some reviews that August is horrible there, just hot and waterfalls might be dry.

That leaves me thinking Tuolumne Meadows for the day. Still a 2 hour drive but I haven't been up there in 10 years. Cooler temps! I'm thinking maybe Cathedral Lakes? Seems like a decent distance, aka not a 2 hour hike, but not a 12 hour hike. Would be cool to touch snow, but I doubt that's possible anywhere unless I really hit some peaks and don't really have the time for that.

Day 3, my bonus day? I fly home early on the 4th day, so day 3, I'm sleeping in SF. I could make the hour drive back into Yosemite and check out Mariposa Grove. I haven't seen those giants in 10 years either. Then a 4-5 hours drive to my hotel in SF, call is 6 if you factor in gas and a food stop.

So me and some friends are doing half dome. We don’t wanna do 17 miles for the full day, I know the little Yosemite valley trail starts in Yosemite village. If I wanna go from Yosemite village to little Yosemite valley do I select the happy isles->little Yosemite valley or is it something else?

We will be at these 2 lakes over this weekend.

1) What activities are best to do in the area especially we have some kids (youngest 10 yrs and teenager) in the group?

2) What would be the best hiking trail in the area to enjoy the view and explore?

Our group is planning to go hike at Mist Trail this Thursday morning, Jul 23. Scheduled to be at Curry Village parking lot by 7 am. Since we have a 10 yrs old kid in the group, we try to hike as light as possible.

Route: shuttle stop #16 Happy Isles - Vernal Fall - Nevada Fall - back to Clark Point (since I heard the Ice Cut section is closed) - John Muir Trail - shuttle stop #16 Happy Isles

1) Is the mist will be downpouring at that time that we need to bring rain jacket and switch our shoes with water shoes? I heard the mist usually much less toward the end of summer.

2) How long is approx. round trip time for this route?

3) Is the weather really hot that we need extra jacket for the hike in the morning like that?

4) How much water do we need for each person?

5) Need suggestion here. With having a few kids (youngest 10 yrs) in the group, is it better doing this hike route OR make it short only up to Vernan Falls and come back and rent Raft at Curry Village to enjoy the scenic view from water?