Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Northern California → Yosemite → Sentinel Meadow

♦ Intrepid Top Pick!

Location: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

Distance:  3.6 km (2.25 miles) round trip (includes Cook’s Meadow)

Elevation Gain/Loss: none

Time Required: 1 hour

Red Tape/Notes: None.

What’s Nearby?: Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, Upper Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Mist Trail

This is another easy intro hike with nice views of Yosemite Valley. It’s centrally located and has views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. Many of the iconic “classic Yosemite” views are from this easy loop hike including the view from the Swinging Bridge and Yosemite Falls from Cook’s Meadow. The trail also runs right past the Lower Yosemite Falls trail, so it’s easy to combine the two.

Epic Travel → North America → The West Coast → Northern California → Yosemite → Sentinel Meadow