Valley Loop Trail
Yosemite Valley, CA• 37.865°, -119.538°
Mixed trail along meadows, forests and river around the Valley.
Long but mostly gentle loop that offers quieter perspectives of Yosemite Valley away from the roads.
Yosemite National Park in California protects more than three thousand square kilometers of Sierra Nevada wilderness. Granite walls like El Capitan and Half Dome rise above deep glacial valleys, tall waterfalls, alpine lakes, meadows and groves of giant sequoias. With hundreds of wildlife species and a huge network of trails, Yosemite is a global symbol of American outdoor exploration.
- No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads• Information
- Fees & passes
Trail gallery
Big, cinematic frames from this trail and its park.
Trails near this trail
Other high-signal routes in this park that match similar energy and mood.
Mist Trail
Iconic trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
Yosemite Falls Trail
Steep trail to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall.
Panorama Trail
Classic one-way route from Glacier Point past waterfalls down to the Valley.
Four Mile Trail
Historic trail climbing from the Valley floor to Glacier Point.
Taft Point & Sentinel Dome Loop
Popular loop linking Taft Point and Sentinel Dome viewpoints.
Mariposa Grove Loop
Network of trails through groves of giant sequoias.
Mirror Lake Loop
Easy loop around Mirror Lake beneath Half Dome.
Cathedral Lakes Trail
Alpine trail to stunning Cathedral Lakes.
Bridalveil Fall Trail
Short paved walk to the base of Bridalveil Fall.
Wapama Falls Trail
Trail along the reservoir to bridges at Wapama Falls.
John Muir Trail (Valley Section)
Start of the legendary John Muir Trail leaving Yosemite Valley.