The drier conditions of the summer are the safest way to tackle this peak. The trailhead can be unreachable in the spring and winter, and the Tenaya Lake outlet becomes a far more significant obstacle when there’s a lot of snowmelt buffering up that water supply. The hike is best done during the summer (typically June through October). When you’re heading into a place like Yosemite, you need to have a plan, even if it’s just for avoiding the worst of the crowds and traffic. “From the peak of Clouds Rest.” – Photo by Andy Fortson Planning Holy smokes! That means this section of switchbacks is going to be a quad killer on the way back down. Well, brace yourself a single mile of the hike eats up 1,000 feet of that elevation change. Spread out over more than five miles, this isn’t so bad, right? The entire hike has an elevation change of about 1,775 feet. The trailhead sits at 8,150 feet, and the peak scrapes the sky at 9,926 feet. What’s interesting is the elevation profile of this hike. By distance alone, it deters many from attempting Clouds Rest. Watch your step!” – Photo by Andy Fortson Difficulty Summaryīrace yourself for a seriously intense hike. Pay attention to your footing and only hike in dry conditions to avoid a spill. Seriously, a fall off of this would result in a pile of broken bones and worse at the bottom. Near the peak, there is a vertigo-inducing section of trail that demands focus and caution. In late summer it’s easy to skip across the meager trickle of water, but during wet periods the water can be high enough (knee-high and higher) you’ll need to slosh through it. This is not a hike for folks looking for a leisurely stroll! The trails passes through meadows and forests, but expect to tackle very rocky, ankle-snapping sections of trail.Įarly on in the hike, there are some watery obstacles. “Now that’s a mountaintop the peak of Clouds Rest.” – Photo by u/klm14. It is east of Half Dome and south of Olmstead Point while you’re in Yosemite, take a hike up Olmstead Point to get an incredible view of Clouds Rest.
The peak is south-centrally located in the park. Bunnell claims the Battalion gave it that title because the clouds settled down and rested upon the peak. The Battalion’s medical doctor Lafayette H. The mountain earned its name from the Mariposa Battalion, a mid-19th century California militia. From the peak, you can see an enormous 360° swath of Yosemite, with Half Dome standing prominently in the distance. Its hair-raising ridgeline is called an arête, a rock ridge separating two valleys typically formed by glaciers. Like much of Yosemite, the peak is composed primarily of granite. Hikers enjoy (or suffer through) 1,775 feet of elevation gain in a location where the weather turns faster than a chihuahua chasing its tail. The most common route to the top is an out-and-back trail, 6 miles one way making for a 12-mile round trip total. See that guy rock-hopping to the left? Yeah, don’t do that.” – Photo by Aniket “Dreamy-looking Half Dome in the distance. We’ll also help you with your gear to make sure you are well prepared before we hit the trail.The trail offers up everything that makes for a good hike: switchbacks, rocky trails, and ridgelines to traverse, all complete with sweeping views of Half Dome and beyond. Our guides are known for whipping up the best meals in the woods, no freeze dried food on our trips! We are also happy to accommodate your specific dietary needs. When you are on a backpacking trip with the Outdoor Adventure Club, you’ll be well taken care of. Whatever backpacking adventure you are looking for, we’ve got you covered. Our trips range from relaxing weekend adventures and introductory backpacking trips to multi-day trips for the serious backpacker.
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