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Clouds Rest Trail in Yosemite National Park
The Clouds Rest Trail in Yosemite offers hikers a rewarding, strenuous challenge with breathtaking views throughout. As you ascend, the landscape transforms from lush forest to open granite ridgelines, with expansive vistas of Tenaya Lake and the iconic Half Dome in the distance. The final approach to the summit features narrow, exposed ridges, providing panoramic views of Yosemite's dramatic peaks and valleys, making this hike an unforgettable experience for those who are up for the physical demands of the route. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake #Yosemite
- Distance: 20.3 Km
- Elevation gain: 873 m
- Maximum elevation: 2,991 m
- Elevation loss: 873 m
- Minimum elevation: 2,487 m
- Moving time: 5 h 26 m
- Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 7.7 Km/h
- Total time: 7 h 12 m
- Global speed: 2.8 Km/h
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- Distance: 20.3 Km
- Elevation gain: 873 m
- Maximum elevation: 2,991 m
- Elevation loss: 873 m
- Minimum elevation: 2,487 m
- Moving time: 5 h 26 m
- Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 7.7 Km/h
- Total time: 7 h 12 m
- Global speed: 2.8 Km/h
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Name: Clouds Rest Trail in Yosemite National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, California, United States (37.82573 -119.47002)
Coordinates: 37.76759 -119.48966 37.82605 -119.45761
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United States > California > Mariposa County
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