Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Welcome to Glacier Point

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 24, 2016

1. Welcome to Glacier Point Marker

Inscription. People have been coming to Glacier Point for generations to see one of the most spectacular views on earth. For a panoramic vista of Yosemite Valley, walk along the trail to Glacier Point, located ¼ mile from where you’re now standing. Along the trail, you can visit the Geology Hut exhibit on glaciations and landforms and watch for other interpretive exhibits pointing out Half Dome, waterfalls, and views of the High Sierra.

The Four Mile Trail
is 4.6 miles, descending 3,200 feet in elevation. Walking time is 2-3 hours. Steep switchbacks will lead you down into Yosemite Valley near Yosemite Lodge.

The Panorama Trail
is 8.5 miles, descending 3,200 feet in elevation, with an uphill segment. Walking time is 4-6 hours. The trail joins the Vernal-Nevada Falls trails and continues down to Happy Isles.

The Pohono Trail
is 13 miles, descending 2,800 feet in elevation. Walking time is 7-9 hours. The trail ends at the Wawona Tunnel.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.

Location. 37° 43.656′ N, 119° 34.578′ W. Marker is in Yosemite National Park, California, in Mariposa County

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. It is on Glacier Point Road. Marker is located near the parking area for Glacier Point. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yosemite National Park CA 95389, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glacier Point View Terrace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glacier Point Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); LeConte Memorial Lodge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Happy Isles Gaging Station (approx. one mile away); The Grand Lodge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Reawakening the Meadow (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Old Yosemite Village (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Ahwahnee Porte Cochere (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yosemite National Park.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Story of Half Dome (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 24, 2016

2. Welcome to Glacier Point Marker

The marker can be seen to the left of middle in this image.

View from Glacier Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 9, 2009

3. View from Glacier Point

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 9, 2009

4. View from Glacier Point

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 9, 2009

5. View from Glacier Point

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.