![]() The other option is to turn and follow the trail back out to the Tenaya Lake trail head which would take 2-3 hours. This is one of Yosemites many backpacking routes. This campground is a great place to go for a single night trip or as a starting off point for a longer backcountry trip. Make sure you brings lots of water for this because if you are a superhuman and choose to continue hiking you're going to be putting in a seriously long and grueling day. Starting at Happy Isles, this route follows the famous Mist Trail and John Muir Trail past Vernal Falls and Nevada Fall, leading up to Little Yosemite Valley Camp. If you decide to continue on towards Little Yosemite Valley you are back in the land of opportunity and can try and get to the top of Half Dome, or spend some time at Merced Lake. Half Dome and the valley comprise the other view that stretches to the horizon. GPX file (official JMT) GPX file (Clouds Rest) We had originally hoped to spend last night at a camp site about a half mile beyond the junction to Half Dome, which would’ve put us 2.8 miles. From the summit you can see the evidence of the aptly named, Little Valley Fire. The final trail sign is at the base of the scramble which last the final 10 minutes of your ascent to the summit. Follow that until you clear the treeline and can really take in the views. The second checkpoint has no sign pointing to Clouds Rest, but helpful hikers have created a rock CR that usually has an arrow pointing to the right. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 58 min to complete. You do have to hop across some trickles and streams along the duration of the hike as well. Check out this 21.1-mile loop trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Once re-connected to the Clouds Rest trail you begin a brief descent before you come across the only lake on the CR Trail. ![]() This allows you to break up the hike, spend a night relaxing and help you have an early start back on the trail. Start out at the Tenaya Lake Trailhead, where you can head directly onto the trail for Clouds Rest or you can branch off after 2.7 miles to Sunrise Lakes. Make this an overnight with a scenic stay Sunrise Lakes. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views including Yosemite Valley and Little Yosemite Valley from Clouds Rest. ![]()
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