Climb the classic peaks and viewpoints surrounding the famous Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. All summits and points included in this challenge are accessible by trails (with the exception of a .9 off-trail section through easy forested terrain to the summit of Mt. Watkins).
Highest peak
Clouds Rest
9,926 ft / 3,025 m
Most prominent peak
Half Dome
1,360 ft / 414 m prom
Most summited peak
Half Dome
347 summits
Most difficult peak
Half Dome
Class 3
Difficulty breakdown
Class 3/4 1 peak
Highlights
Latest summits
"A nice long hike on the 4 Mile Trail. I started at 6 AM and ended the hike at 11 AM. I saw the iconic trailhead sign and hiked up the switchbacks. After a little bit I saw my first views of Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls and the first stream on the trail with a small waterfall. Then I climbed up the trail and saw insane views of Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls. Then I climbed past a rockfall danger gate and passed through my first pine forest. Then I visited Union Point. Union Point has an epic view. Then I went up the switchbacks and then got insane views of Half Dome. Then I summited Half Dome while crossing a raring small stream near the summit. The summit has plenty of cool buildings and the views are INSANE!!! Great hike. " — lc444 • Jul 10, 2023
"Very nice hike . As soon as you pass the falls junction the crowd disappears and I only saw one other person the whole time . Eagles peak is a nice a little side trail off from el cap that is worth taking . El cap itself is very beautiful with a great view of half dome . Hardest part is definitely just getting to the falls junction with all the switchbacks once you get past that it’s quite easy. Saving north dome and Yosemite point for another trip but bagging all four of those ina day would be a killer line" — joshortman • Oct 23, 2022
"Very nice hike . As soon as you pass the falls junction the crowd disappears and I only saw one other person the whole time . Eagles peak is a nice a little side trail off from el cap that is worth taking . El cap itself is very beautiful with a great view of half dome . Hardest part is definitely just getting to the falls junction with all the switchbacks once you get past that it’s quite easy. Saving north dome and Yosemite point for another trip but bagging all four of those ina day would be a killer line" — joshortman • Oct 23, 2022
"Started from Tenaya Lake, over Clouds Rest and into the Valley. Long day, but worth every step! The view is one of the best in the Yosemite Valley. This is the perfect kick-a$$ hike, and will wipe away any stresses you may have carried when starting." — colleenmarie512 • Jul 2, 2022
"Hit the Four Mile Trail hard and could never take a break because the incessant bugs would swarm my head. A smokey haze filled the valley but AQI not that bad. Could barely see Clouds Rest where I’d been yesterday. Rhiked down with side trips to Glacier Point and Union Point." — scott • Sep 24, 2021