Mountain Spot
Clouds Rest
"even half dome looked small from the top"
Bring 3-5L water and a filter
The final spine is narrow but doable
Clouds Rest rewards you with sweeping Yosemite panoramas from a less-crowded summit—14 miles round trip with serious elevation gain and a thrilling exposed ridge finale.
Mountain Spot
Clouds Rest
"even half dome looked small from the top"
Bring 3-5L water and a filter
The final spine is narrow but doable
Clouds Rest rewards you with sweeping Yosemite panoramas from a less-crowded summit—14 miles round trip with serious elevation gain and a thrilling exposed ridge finale.
What are you into?
- Epic summit views
- Challenging day hike
- Half Dome alternative
- Sierra Nevada panoramas