Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Welcome to Glacier Point
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 . Marker 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.
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 Story of Half Dome (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Old Yosemite Village (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yosemite National Park.
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