Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park

Name: Four Mile Trail
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#16 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park

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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 up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet. ()

Elevation: 6411 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°43'57"N, 119°35'13"W

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Day trips

Four Mile Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glacier Point, Curry Village, Sentinel Dome, Midnight Lightning.

0.7 miE
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
19 min walk • Perched atop the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park, Glacier Point offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates visitors from around the globe. Situated in Mariposa County, California, this scenic spot is renowned for its unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley...
0.9 miE
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Curry Village is a charming and historic settlement that has been welcoming visitors for over a century. Known for its picturesque canvas tent cabins and rustic wooden lodges, Curry Village offers guests a unique...
0.7 miS
Hiking, park, and outdoor recreation
Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park
18 min walk • Sentinel Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. It lies on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.8 miles southwest of Glacier Point and 1.4 miles northeast of Profile Cliff.
1.1 miNW
Climbing
Midnight Lightning, Yosemite National Park
29 min walk • Midnight Lightning is a 7.62-metre grade 7B+ bouldering problem on the granite Columbia Boulder in Camp 4 of Yosemite National Park. It is considered to be one of the world's most famous bouldering problems.
1.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West
38 min walk • Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet high and are usually dry by June.
1.1 miN
Museum
Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park
29 min walk • The Yosemite Museum is located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in California. Founded in 1926 through the efforts of Ansel Franklin Hall, the museum's displays focus on the heritage and culture of the Ahwahnechee people who lived in the valley.
0.7 miE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
18 min walk • Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,300 feet into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps.
1.5 miNE
Climbing
Royal Arches, Yosemite National Park
38 min walk • The Royal Arches refers to a cliff containing natural occurring granite exfoliation arches, located below North Dome and rising above Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park, California.
0.8 miE
Museum, Natural history museum
Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Yosemite National Park
20 min walk • The Glacier Point Trailside Museum was one of the first projects in Yosemite National Park by Herbert Maier in what would become the National Park Service Rustic style.
0.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Sentinel Fall, Yosemite West
19 min walk • Sentinel Falls is a long series of cascades descending into Yosemite Valley, in the U.S. state of California, alongside Sentinel Rock. It is a tiered waterfall consisting of 6 major drops totaling 1,920 feet, the longest single drop being 500 feet.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park
16 min walk • The Yosemite Valley Chapel was built in the Yosemite Valley of California in 1879.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Four Mile Trail?

Nearby attractions include Sentinel Rock, Yosemite National Park (12 min walk), Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park (16 min walk), Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park (18 min walk), Staircase Falls, Yosemite West (18 min walk).

How to get to Four Mile Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Four Mile Trail:

Bus

Valley Shuttle Stop #12 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (18 min walk)
El Cap Shuttle Stop #E6 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (21 min walk)