Yosemite Hiking Trail . The workout is for real but the experience is truly one-of-a-kind. Built in 1872 as a 1 toll road the Four Mile Trail connects the two most popular spots in the park the Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point.
Its got some of everything - granite peaks alpine lakes and meadows a giant sequoia grove and even a few hikes to the north rim of Yosemite Valley. It is a 1000-foot gain to Vernal Falls and another 900 to the top of Nevada Falls. The numbers are in your favor too.
16 rows Yosemite Day Hikes.
Enjoy spectacular views from Columbia Rock located one mile and dozens of switchbacks from the trailhead. The hike is 3 miles roundtrip to Vernal Falls and 7 miles total if you want to see Nevada Falls. 11 rows Yosemite Falls Trail. One of Yosemites oldest historic trails built 1873 to 1877 the Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of North Americas tallest waterfall 2425 feet 739 m above the Valley foor.