It wasn’t running as strongly as it does during the wetter months, but you could still see a trickle run down the side of the glacier. You will come across a small overlook with a view of one of the many waterfalls in the Valley-Illiouette Falls. Your first scenic stop will happen when you start wrapping behind Half Dome. A sign clearly marks Panorama Trail and you are off! You begin by hiking down Glacier Point with front facing views of Half Dome. In my opinion the view is not as expansive as the one from Sentinel Dome, which we hiked the day before, but equally as beautiful.įrom here, make your way towards the trail on the right hand side. Number 1 because of the heat and number 2 because it will take you anywhere from 5-10 hours to hike Panorama trail depending on how fit you are.Īfter your informative tour and ride up to Glacier Point,get off and take some pictures at Glacier Point. We recommend you do the 8:30AM or 10AM to get started early. The bus departs at 8:30AM, 10AM and 1:30PM. The whole tour lasts 4 hours, but you will only be doing it for 1 hour. Make sure to only book the ONE WAY ticket from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Glacier Point. Tickets are limited so make sure to book them as soon as you know you are going to Yosemite. Click the check rates on the upper right hand side, select Glacier Point Tour and book your ticket. Finding the Glacier Point Tour Bus online was not easy, so to help you, I linked out to it here. STEP 2: Take the Glacier Point Tour Bus up to Glacier Point.
This is where the Glacier Point Tour bus begins.
PANORAMA TRAIL YOSEMITE DRIVER
Our bus driver and narrator, Saul Singleton, was very animated, knowledgeable, funny and full of puns, so he made the ride that more enjoyable.Ĭar in Yosemite Valley Lodge.
I know…I know…I am not one to do tour buses, but it’s the only way to get to Glacier Point and I actually found the ride up to be VERY informative! It taught us a lot about the park, its history, its wildfires etc. I wore layers starting off with leggings and a sweater and ended with shorts and a sports bra so remember to come prepared.Įven if you rented a car, the only way to do Panorama Trail is to take the Glacier Point Tour Bus. Pack some food as well since you’ll be gone for over 5-10 hours depending on your pace. You will be hiking up and down mountains and you will get very thirsty. First off, remember to pack light and carry A LOT of water. To make it easier for you, here’s what you need to know.
PANORAMA TRAIL YOSEMITE HOW TO
It wasn’t easy and it took some research to understand how to hike it, but I eventually figured it out. There are a few ways to hike Panorama Trail, the 10-mile hike that allows you to take in some of the best views in Yosemite Valley from top to bottom. With only 1 day in Yosemite Valley, how do you see the best of the best? Say hello to Panorama Trail.
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