Yosemite National Park: John Muir
Places and attractions in the John Muir category
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- Valley
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Yosemite Valley
National park's iconic glacial valley Nestled in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite Valley is a crown jewel of Yosemite National Park, one of the most iconic natural landscapes in the United States. With its dramatic granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias...
Half Dome
Yosemite's iconic dome and climbing spot 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.
John Muir Trail
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.
Mariposa Grove
Park with giant sequoias and a museum Mariposa Grove is a sequoia grove located near Wawona, California, United States, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. It is the largest grove of giant sequoias in the park, with several hundred mature examples of the tree. Two of its trees are among the 30 largest giant sequoias in the world.
Cathedral Peak
Cathedral Peak is part of the Cathedral Range, a mountain range in the south-central portion of Yosemite National Park in eastern Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. The range is an offshoot of the Sierra Nevada.
Merced Peak
Merced Peak, with an elevation of 11,731 feet, is the highest point in the Clark Range, just surpassing three other peaks; Red Peak, Gray Peak, and Mount Clark.