Today’s mileage: 7.3 mi / +800′, -2,800′ Camp Location: Sunrise Creek/John Muir Trail Junction. From the summit, hike down 5 miles to Sunrise Creek for the final night of camping. Enjoy lunch at the top while soaking in one of Yosemite’s most renowned panoramic views. Stop At: Cloud's Rest After a hearty breakfast, hike approximately 3.5 miles to the summit of Clouds Rest at 9,926′. Today’s mileage: 7 mi / +666′, -500′ Camp Location: Sunrise Lakes. Find your reward for a full day of hiking at the top with a relaxing evening at camp beside Sunrise Lake, complete with a spectacular alpenglow sunset. Stop At: Sunrise Lakes Hike the JMT up and over Cathedral Pass (9,700) for some of the trips most spectacular views, passing Matthes Crest, Tressider Peak, Echo Peaks, and Columbia Finger on the way to Sunrise Lakes. Also at this location: swimming, relaxing, and taking in an amazing sunset. We’ll return to camp this evening and enjoy a delicious hot meal and tea before bedding down beneath the stars. Upon arrival, have lunch lakeside and set up camp with a stunning view, then spend the rest of the day exploring this iconic alpine lake area, with the option for another short hike up to Upper Cathedral Lake. Catch your first glimpse of the high country while hiking 3.2 moderate miles up to Lower Cathedral Lake (9,288′). Stop At: After grabbing breakfast in Curry Village, take the morning shuttle to the Cathedral Lakes Trailhead. (Food in the front-country is not included.) Camp in the Yosemite Valley Backpacker’s Camp. Eat dinner at one of the park’s numerous restaurants. ![]() If time allows before dinner, walk to some of the Valley’s iconic destinations. Get acquainted with the group and with gear. ![]() ![]() Stop At: Yosemite Valley Meet your guide in Half Dome Village at 3:00 PM. This is a typical itinerary for this product Day 1 Day 1
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