Separate Reality, Yosemite National Park

#112 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Rock

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Separate Reality is a 20-metre-long long climbing route in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. The famous route is well known for its exposed crux and 6-metre-long crack in its roof through which the sky is visible. The route's access is about 200 metres above the Merced River, but is better reached by abseiling from above. The name is from the 1971 novel A Separate Reality: Further Conversations with Don Juan from Carlos Castaneda. ()

Coordinates: 37°43'21"N, 119°34'52"W

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Separate Reality – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miNE
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
18 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...
1.4 miNE
Hiking, John Muir, Hiking trail
John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park
35 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.
1.1 miNE
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
28 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 miNW
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.
1.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Illilouette Fall, Yosemite West
32 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.
~880 ftW
Hiking, park, and outdoor recreation
Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park
5 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.
0.9 miN
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
24 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Yosemite National Park
19 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.
0.8 miW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Sentinel Fall, Yosemite West
22 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.
1.2 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite National Park
32 min walk • The LeConte Memorial Lodge, now known as the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, is a structure in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. LeConte is spelled variously as Le Conte or as Leconte.
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Yosemite Valley Bridges, Yosemite National Park
33 min walk • The Yosemite Valley Bridges are eight bridges in the Yosemite Valley of Yosemite National Park, most of them spanning the Merced River. Five of them were built in 1928, with the remainder built between 1921 and 1933. The bridges feature a concrete structure faced with local stone, in an elliptical or three-centered arch configuration.

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Which popular attractions are close to Separate Reality?

Nearby attractions include Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park (5 min walk), Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park (18 min walk), Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Yosemite National Park (19 min walk), Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park (20 min walk).

How to get to Separate Reality by public transport?

The nearest stations to Separate Reality:

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Valley Shuttle Stop #13b • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (30 min walk)