Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Yosemite National Park

Name: Glacier Point Trailside Museum
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#58 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Museum, Natural history museum

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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. Located at Glacier Point, it was funded by Laura Spelman Rockefeller's estate as a project for the Yosemite Museum. It was the first "trailside museum" in the National Park system and was a prototype for enhanced visitor interpretation services in the parks. ()

Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 37°43'50"N, 119°34'23"W

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Glacier Point Trailside Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glacier Point, John Muir Trail, Curry Village, Four Mile Trail.

~300 ftW
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
2 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...
0.8 miE
Hiking, John Muir, Hiking trail
John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park
20 min walk • The John Muir Trail is a breathtaking trek through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, primarily within the wilderness of Yosemite National Park, United States. Named in honor of the naturalist John Muir, the trail is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
0.4 miN
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
11 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...
0.8 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park
20 min walk • 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.
1.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Illilouette Fall, Yosemite West
34 min walk • Illilouette Fall is a 381-foot waterfall on the Illilouette Creek tributary of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. It is located in a small canyon that cuts into the south wall of Yosemite Valley directly across from Vernal Fall. The origin and meaning of the waterfall's name has been lost to time.
0.8 miSW
Hiking, park, and outdoor recreation
Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park
21 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.
1.3 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park
33 min walk • Tenaya Canyon is a dramatic and dangerous canyon in Yosemite National Park, California, USA, that runs from the outlet of Tenaya Lake 10 miles down to Yosemite Valley, carrying water in Tenaya Creek through a series of spectacular cascades and pools and thence into a deep canyon...
~1710 ftN
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
9 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.
1.4 miNE
Rock
Washington Column, Yosemite National Park
37 min walk • Washington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. It is east of the Royal Arches, behind the Ahwahnee Hotel. North Dome is above it. Washington Column can be viewed from many points in Yosemite Valley, including the trail to Mirror Lake.
1 miE
Nature, Cliff
Sierra Point, Yosemite National Park
26 min walk • Sierra Point is a point located in Yosemite National Park at the eastern end of the valley, below Grizzly Peak, on what is essentially the southern shoulder of Half Dome. The trail used to be quite popular, but was closed due to a rock slide in the 1970s. This was John Muir's favorite trail.
1.2 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grizzly Peak, Yosemite National Park
31 min walk • Grizzly Peak in Yosemite Valley is a promontory on the southwest wall below the popular Half Dome. It can be seen on the hike to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall, from northeastern Glacier Point, and various other locations in the Yosemite Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glacier Point Trailside Museum?

Nearby attractions include Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park (2 min walk), Staircase Falls, Yosemite West (9 min walk), Curry Village, Yosemite National Park (11 min walk), Separate Reality, Yosemite National Park (19 min walk).

How to get to Glacier Point Trailside Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glacier Point Trailside Museum:

Bus

Valley Shuttle Stop #13b • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (13 min walk)