WEEKEND ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Maximizing Your Time in Yosemite
DAY 1
Day one in Yosemite National Park sets the tone with a marquee objective—either the iconic cables route up Half Dome or the sweeping ridgeline trek to Clouds Rest. For a shorter but still demanding climb, take on the relentless ascent to Upper Yosemite Falls, gaining massive elevation with nonstop valley views. Whichever route you choose, it’s a full-value day—big mileage, dramatic elevation, and classic Sierra Nevada scenery.
Upper Yosemite Falls
OR
Clouds Rest
OR
Half Dome (permit required)
DAY 2
Day two in Yosemite National Park is all about iconic viewpoints and short scenic hikes. Take in sweeping vistas from Glacier Point and the dramatic cliffs of Taft Point, then stop at Tunnel View for the classic postcard perspective. Finish among giants in Mariposa Grove, walking through towering sequoias to cap a visually packed day.
Glacier Point / Taft Point
AND / OR
Mariposa Grove
DAY 3
Day three closes the trip in Yosemite National Park with one last big objective—either the iconic ascent of Half Dome or the exposed ridgeline trek to Clouds Rest. For a quieter but equally striking finale, explore Hetch Hetchy, where granite walls and waterfalls rival the main valley. It’s a fitting send-off—high mileage, unforgettable views, and a final push through Yosemite’s most dramatic terrain.
Clouds Rest
OR
Hetch Hetchy
OR
Half Dome (permit required)