Easy Yosemite Day Hike: OLMSTED POINT
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Yosemite National Park OLMSTED POINT Hike
While visiting Yosemite National Park, we were on the search for short easy hikes. The goal was minimum hiking with maximum beauty. This hike did not disappoint.
OLMSTED POINT Location
Olmsted Point is located off Tioga Road between Porcupine Flat and Tenaya Lake. This hike is unavailable when Tioga Road closes for the winter.
The trail begins at the Olmsted Point overlook. After stopping to enjoy the beautiful view at the overlook head to the stairs on the left. They are the entry to the trailhead.
OLMSTED POINT hike
Olmsted point hike begins as packed dirt that weaves through pine trees and turns into a huge ball of granite with rocks scattered about. At the peak of the hike, you can see Half Dome to the west and Tenaya Lake to the east.
trail starts at the stairs
TENAYA lake view
rocky climb
half dome view
See the trail in the video below!
OLMSTED POINT Hike Description
Length: 0.25 mi / 0.5 mi round trip
Average time: 15 min/ 30 min round trip
Elevation Change: 100 ft
Yosemite Trail Rating: Easy
Phil’s Trail Rating: Easy, meandering trail. 1 knee
Phil is due for a knee replacement so, he is rated the hike based on his pain scale. 1 knee is easiest and 5 knees are the most difficult. The reality is he should avoid 5 knees and maybe even 4 knees.
OLMSTED POINT recommendations
Bring your binos! The top of Olmsted Point is a great place to watch the climbers on Half Dome if you have your binos! If you forget your binos pull out your camera for some beautiful pictures of Half Dome!
Enjoy the hike!
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