Four Mile Trail
Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles (7.7 km) up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet (1,000 m).[1][2][3]
Four Mile Trail was originally constructed in 1872 and was 4 miles (6.4 km) in length. In the early 1900s the trail was reconstructed and lengthened to 4.8 miles (7.7 km), yet the original name remained. This trail is remarkable because it offers views of most of the Yosemite Valley landmarks. The trail begins at the base of the Sentinel Rock. The first four miles are full of grand views of El Capitan and Yosemite Falls, as well as the Merced River as it runs through the valley. The second half of the trail provides several good views of Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon.
The trail becomes dangerous in winter conditions and is closed December through May, and the upper quarter of the trail (about a mile walk to the Glacier Point) remains extremely hazardous and is usually closed through May. There is no potable water along the trail.
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- Great Western Loop
- Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
- Pacific Crest Trail
- Tahoe Rim Trail
- Tahoe–Pyramid Trail
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail
- Barbary Coast Trail
- Bay Area Ridge Trail
- Contra Costa Canal
- Coyote Creek Trail
- Guadalupe River Trail
- Iron Horse Regional Trail
- John W. Christian Greenbelt
- Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
- Los Gatos Creek Trail
- Ohlone Greenway
- Philosopher's Way
- Richmond Greenway
- San Francisco Bay Trail
- Santa Cruz Trail
- Sawyer Camp Trail
- Spur Trail
- Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
- Stevens Creek Trail
- Three Creeks Trail
- Backbone Trail
- Cactus to Clouds Trail
- Gabrielino Trail
- Lost Palms Oasis Trail
- Mount Wilson Toll Road
- Sam Merrill Trail
- Santa Clara River Trail
- Silver Moccasin Trail
- Trans-Catalina Trail
- Ventura River Parkway Trail
- Windy Gap Trail