![]() I headed over to check out the other point as well. This area also provides a fantastic view of both El Capitan across from you and the other point out in front. Also, if you brought your family, be very careful in this section as the cliff edge is imposing with drops up to 2000 feet.Ī few people were up there spitting off the top, and they figured it was about 10 seconds before it hit the ground (not scientific but gives you a picture of how high you are). It has amazing views of the valley below but you will probably want to stay back if you are afraid of heights. It was crazy to stand up there and look out over the edge though, as it was a really far drop. I found the railing to be a little funny as it didn’t seem like it was doing much good, and it was only on the one small section with the rest free of the railing. The last of the fissures is almost 100 feet long, and when you look down into it is a pretty significant drop to the bottom.īe careful when walking near these, but definitely check them out as they are pretty crazy.Īfter looking at the fissures, you will want to head up to where the railing is so you can look down on Taft Point. Some are bigger than others, and all of them are pretty crazy to see. The fissures are cracks in the rock where it has practically split apart from itself. Once you get close to the end, the descent is much steeper on the loose rock as you make your way down to the fissures. This area also has some water crossings that you will need to do, but both were small, and there were rocks to cross on easily.Īfter continuing through the forest, you will eventually bend right and will see the point out in front of you. This is where I got a lot of great pictures, but also where I got bit by a lot of mosquitos. The trail meanders along loose rock and through sparse trees before entering into a small grove that you will walk through for about a quarter of a mile. Heading to the left, you will be walking at a gradual grade downhill pretty much the entire time. ![]() The hike starts from the parking lot and heads down about 100 feet before it splits, left to Taft, and right to Sentinel Dome. Here is a video from my last visit to Taft Point. During the summer, they require you to take the shuttle from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, but you can usually drive yourself if you go before or after. The trailhead starts at the Sentinal Dome / Taft Point stop on the shuttle, and there is limited parking if you drive yourself to the trailhead. This hike is only accessible when Glacier Point Rd is open, which is the summer. Read about all of my favorite spots in Yosemite National Park here.You can read about Sentinel Dome here and Taft Point by reading on. Taft Point is that magical spot you have seen numerous times on Instagram with the tiny rock ledge and the mini person standing out on it. Sentinel Dome and Taft Point are both located off the same trailhead on Glacier Point Rd, and they both give you two unique views of the valley you probably have never experienced before. While Yosemite is full of amazing places to explore, two of my favorites are not in the valley but on Glacier Point Rd.
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