Liberty Cap, Yosemite National Park

Name: Liberty Cap
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#47 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Hill

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Liberty Cap is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California, United States which lies at the extreme northwestern margin of Little Yosemite Valley. It lies adjacent, to the north of Nevada Fall, on the John Muir Trail. It rises 1,700 feet feet from the base of Nevada Fall to a peak elevation of 7,080 ft. A smaller, mesa-like dome called Mount Broderick stands immediately adjacent to Liberty Cap. ()

Elevation: 7080 ftProminence: 956 ftCoordinates: 37°43'43"N, 119°31'55"W

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Liberty Cap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Half Dome, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, Emerald Pool.

1.2 miN
Yosemite's iconic dome and climbing spot
Half Dome, Yosemite National Park
31 min walk • Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape.
0.7 miW
Cascading waterfall with valley views
Vernal Fall, Yosemite West
17 min walk • Nestled within the majestic landscape of Yosemite National Park, Vernal Fall is a breathtaking waterfall that captivates the hearts of travelers from around the globe. This stunning cascade in California is a powerful testament to the natural beauty that the park has...
~1380 ftS
Cascading waterfall with trails and views
Nevada Fall, Yosemite West
7 min walk • Nevada Fall is a breathtaking natural wonder nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, near the charming city of Yosemite West, United States. This majestic waterfall is one of California's most spectacular sights, cascading a dramatic 594 feet down into the...
0.5 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Emerald Pool, Yosemite National Park
15 min walk • Emerald Pool is the name of several locations.
0.7 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mist Trail, Yosemite National Park
17 min walk • The Mist Trail is one of the most popular short hikes in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. The steep hike follows the Merced River, starting at Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley, past Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool, to Nevada Fall.
1 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Grizzly Peak, Yosemite National Park
27 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.
1.2 miN
Climbing
Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park
31 min walk • The Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome was the first Grade VI climb in the United States. It was first climbed in 1957 by a team consisting of Royal Robbins, Mike Sherrick, and Jerry Gallwas. Its current aid climbing rating is VI 5.9 A1 or 5.12 for the free climbing variation.
0.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Valley
Little Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
19 min walk • Little Yosemite Valley is a smaller glacial valley upstream in the Merced River drainage from the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park.
0.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Mount Broderick, Yosemite National Park
10 min walk • Mount Broderick is a summit in Yosemite National Park, United States. With an elevation of 6,696 feet, Mount Broderick is the 1573rd highest summit in the state of California. Mount Broderick was named for David C. Broderick, a United States Senator from California. There are rock climbing routes on Mount Broderick.

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Which popular attractions are close to Liberty Cap?

Nearby attractions include Nevada Fall, Yosemite West (7 min walk), Mount Broderick, Yosemite National Park (10 min walk), Emerald Pool, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Vernal Fall, Yosemite West (17 min walk).

Liberty Cap, Yosemite National Park

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Liberty Cap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Liberty Cap?