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Taft Point, Yosemite National Park

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#9 of 14 in Nature in Yosemite National Park

Enjoy magnificent 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley from Taft Point, a glacier observation point. Take a relatively easy hike to reach the vantage point; the short trek leads through the woods but involves a great deal of elevation change, amounting to 60 m (200 ft). Standing at 2,285 m (7,500 ft), the point offers dramatic vistas of Yosemite Falls and the valley walls. Parking is available 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from the point. Plan your visit to Taft Point and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Yosemite National Park journey site .

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By dullerjoh On December 31, 2017

durch ein kleines Waldstück zum Taft Point / Granit Plato steil abfallend / Atemberaubend / Dort ist eine Slakline gespannt gewesen und es ist eine darüber gelaufen fantastisch more »

through a small forest to the Taft point / granite Plato steeply sloping / stunning / a Slakline is been stretched and it went one about fantastic

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By ourlittlehouse On November 13, 2017

The views from Taft point are amazing, but watch your step! We were at the trail head early morning midweek and a few other cars were already there. It was cold, but an easy hike out to the point, whi... more »
By AirJo1966 On November 10, 2017

Dieser Trail beginnt beim Trailhead Parking auf der Glacier Road und ist ca. 2,2 Meilen lang und läßt sich sehr gut mit dem Sentinel Dome, auch etwa 2.4 Meilen kombinieren, wobei das letzte Stück zum ... more »

This trail begins at the trailhead parking on the glacier road and is approximately 2.2 miles long and can be very good with the Sentinel Dome, also about 2.4 miles combined, where the last piece to the Sentinel Dome is somewhat steeper. The trail goes through the Sentinel Creek and partly through forest, but in the end you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Taft point, a rocky outcrop in the Yosemite Valley.

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By Daniel Heggie On December 28, 2017

An easy 15-20 minute hike with pano views that will calm your soul and ledge views that will stop your heart. Amazing area all around but can be dangerous if you're not careful, definitely keep the little ones on a short leash near the ledges.

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By Mark Satseuc On December 15, 2017

It was a very easy trail, with breathe taking views and plenty of room to take unique photos to impress your friends and family

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By Henry Webb On September 30, 2017

Very nice Outlook with a great view of the valley. The hike to reach the point is not strenuous, but very pleasant(Summer).

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By Elier Hernandez On August 23, 2017

Probably the best spot in the park. A little bit of a hike to get to it which is harder on the way back but it's more than worth it. Wish I lived closer to this majestic park.

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By Tilman Giese On November 27, 2017

This place is certainly not for the faint hearted. When you walk up to the edge and peek down it will take your breath away. It's a 3000 foot drop right in front of you. Yosemite Valley from above. On the other side is El Capitan. To your right are the Lower and Upper Yosemite Falls. This is a great spot for a longer break before you continue on Pohono Trail or head back.

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