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297 ft
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Excellent conditions, clear skies all day
Checked 8/2/2026 · openweather, scoring_engine
Weather is ideal for hiking with clear skies, light winds, and no precipitation. The scoring engine confirms a 95/100 weather window. No avalanche or snowpack concerns at this elevation and season.
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Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Trailhead
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<h2>Sentinel Dome</h2> <p>This wide trail leads mostly across open granite with little shade. Scramble up Sentinel Dome's granite slope to enjoy 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley and the high Sierra. Consider taking this hike at sunset or during a full moon, but remember to bring a flashlight or headlamp.</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip<br /> <strong>Elevation gain: </strong>400 ft (120 m) elevation gain<br /> <strong>Time estimate: </strong>1-2 hours</p> <h2>Taft Point</h2> <p>This trail leads through forest and meadow to the rim above Yosemite Valley, including superb views of El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Near Taft Point, you'll see The Fissures, which are narrow fractures in the granite called joints. Use caution around these fractures, which include drops of up to 2,000 feet.</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>2.2 miles (3.5 km) round-trip<br /> <strong>Elevation gain: </strong>200 ft (60 m) elevation gain on return<br /> <strong>Time estimate: </strong>1-2 hours</p> <p>The Sentinel Dome and Taft Point trails can be combined into a longer loop hike by connecting via the Pohono Trail.</p> <h2>Tips</h2> <ul> <li>Pets and bicycles are not allowed on hiking trails.</li> <li>Stay off domes during thunderstorms.</li> <li>Pit toilets are available at the trailhead parking area.</li> </ul> <h2>Seasonal Information</h2> <p>These trailheads are only reachable by car when Glacier Point Road is open, typically late May through October or November.</p>
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~3 min drive
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~4 min drive
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~4 min drive
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~5 min drive
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~6 min drive
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~17 min drive
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~17 min drive
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~20 min drive
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~27 min drive
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