Welcome to Glacier Point

Welcome to Glacier Point (HM177S)

Location: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA 95389 Mariposa County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 43.656', W 119° 34.578'

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People have been coming to Glacier Point for generations to see one of the most spectacular views on earth. For a panoramic vista of Yosemite Valley, walk along the trail to Glacier Point, located ? mile from where you're now standing. Along the trail, you can visit the Geology Hut exhibit on glaciations and landforms and watch for other interpretive exhibits pointing out Half Dome, waterfalls, and views of the High Sierra.

The Four Mile Trail
is 4.6 miles, descending 3,200 feet in elevation. Walking time is 2-3 hours. Steep switchbacks will lead you down into Yosemite Valley near Yosemite Lodge.

The Panorama Trail
is 8.5 miles, descending 3,200 feet in elevation, with an uphill segment. Walking time is 4-6 hours. The trail joins the Vernal-Nevada Falls trails and continues down to Happy Isles.

The Pohono Trail
is 13 miles, descending 2,800 feet in elevation. Walking time is 7-9 hours. The trail ends at the Wawona Tunnel.
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HM NumberHM177S
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Placed ByNational Park Service
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Date Added Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 6:08am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 272954 N 4178717
Decimal Degrees37.72760000, -119.57630000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 43.656', W 119° 34.578'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 43' 39.36" N, 119° 34' 34.68" W
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Area Code(s)209
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5208 Glacier Point Rd, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK CA 95389, US
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