Yosemite Valley Floor Loop

Some of the trail is near roads but much of it takes you through meadows talus slopes at the base of the granite cliffs and near the merced river.

Yosemite valley floor loop.

11 5 mi 18 5 km full loop. Walking the yosemite valley loop trail is very enjoyable. El capitan rises above the el capitan bridge trail overview. Exploring yosemite valley by bicycle opens a world of possibilities that aren t afforded by car.

It was our first time to yosemite. Bikes not permitted on the valley floor loop. Along the way enjoy striking views of sentinel rock cathedral rocks bridalveil fall el capitan three brothers and yosemite falls. El capitan a mountain climbing mecca rises more than 3 000 feet 900 meters virtually straight up from the yosemite valley floor and half dome looms 4 800 feet 1 600 meters above.

7 2 mi 11 6 km half loop elevation gain. It s also heaven for waterfalls. Because it was formed by glaciation the valley walls are sheer and high leading to world famous cliffs. The valley floor loop provides solitude with occasional route finding difficulty.

5 7 hours full loop 2 5 3 5 hours half loop begin at. Hike through meadows forests and along the merced river. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. We took the valley floor tour because we wanted to hear about history and geology and other facts while we were looking at the views and colleen our tour guide did a wonderful job giving us great information.

Valley floor loop this trail offers a rare opportunity in yosemite valley it allows you to hike on a fairly level trail with some solitude. In addition to having an endless supply of bike parking you can pull off just about anywhere you have the open air freedom to take in the scenery while cruising and can stop on a whim to tour an a magnificent meadow gaze up at granite monoliths or warm up in front of a fire at. Lower yosemite fall shuttle stop 6 head west along the bicycle path until you see signs for the valley loop trail this trail follows many of the valley s. Valley floor loop trail is a 20 1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near yosemite valley california that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.