Top Trails Yosemite: 45 Must-do Hikes for Everyone [Paperback]

Hike, backpack, bring the kidstheres a trail for you in Yosemite National Park.

With its towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, and lush meadows, Yosemite National Park offers boundless outdoor adventures. Now in its second edition,Top Trails: Yosemiteby Elizabeth Wenk and Jeffrey P. Schaffer describes the parks classic destinations and lesser-known jewels in 45 must-do hikes.

As part of the award-winning Top Trails series, this updated guide includes innovative trail-feature charts with information on child-friendly trails, wildflowers, scenic vistas, and more. Detailed route maps and elevation profiles, along with expert trail commentary, ensure that you know what to expect on every outing. Trailhead directions and dont get lost milestones help you to find where you need to go. Campground, RV, hotel, resort, and facility information provide extra details to plan your perfect trip.

Top Trails: Yosemiteincludes treks to the base of Yosemite Falls, to the top of Half Dome, and across remote wilderness high in the Sierra Nevada. Whether youre looking for a scenic stroll to stretch your legs, a full-day adventure, or a rewarding backpacking trip, youll find it here.

Yosemite Overview Map

Trail Features Table

Using Top Trails

• Organization of Top Trails
• Choosing a Trail

Map Legend

Introduction to Yosemite National Park

• Geography and Topography
• Geology
• Flora
• Fauna
• When to Go: Weather and Seasons
• Trail Selection
• Features and Facilities
• Trail Safety
• Fees
• Camping and Lodging
• Permits
• Topographic Maps

On the Trail

• Have a Plan
• Carry the Essentials
• Leave No Trace

CHAPTER 1: Northeast Yosemite

• Benson Lake and Matterhorn Canyon Loop
• Barney Lake and Peeler Lake
• Green Creek Basin
• Virginia Lakes Basin to Green Creek