Parks in El Portal, California

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Yosemite, CA

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  • Granite peaks and domes rise high above broad meadows in the heart of the Sierra Nevada; groves of giant se... More on Epinions.com

  • Each visitor is provided with their own personal headset so you can enjoy the benefit of knowledge of some ... More on Epinions.com

 

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#2.

El Portal, California

  • North Dome, which looks so inaccessible from the Yosemite Valley floor, can be reached in a couple of hours by this route. From the dome you get perhaps the best views of the expansive faces of Hal... More on Trails

  • This is a great trail for 60[something] hikers. Three of us left the trail More on Trails

 

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#3.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This easy climb through forests offers great views of Mount Dana. Dog Lake is warm, shallow, and great for swimming. More on Frommers

 

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#4.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • Winding through forests and granite, this picturesque hike offers ample opportunities to fish, but swimming is not allowed. Located in the center of Yosemite National Park, it is a good jumping-off point for other high-country ... More on Frommers

 

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#5.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This hike is easily the road least traveled. The trip to Polly Dome Lake is a breeze and you'll find nary another traveler in sight. There are several lakes beneath Polly Dome that can accommodate camping. The trail fades in and ... More on Frommers

 

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Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This hike begins on the famous 211-mile John Muir Trail, a trail that eventually ends on Mount Whitney in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. From the Happy Isles Bridge, the trail climbs 400 feet to the Vernal Fall Bridge, ... More on Frommers

 

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#7.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This climb is an in-your-face reminder that Mount Dana is Yosemite's second-highest peak. The mountain rises 13,053 feet and the trail gains a whopping 3,100 feet in 3 miles. The views at the top are wonderful, and once you catch ... More on Frommers

 

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#8.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This is a less-crowded alternative to the above hike to Mount Dana. This particular trail doesn't reach the summit of the mountain, although experienced hikers can reach it on the Mount Dana Trail . The trail is not maintained, ... More on Frommers

 

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#9.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • You'll pass some historical cabin sites, then hike down to Walker Lake, and return via the same route. The hike loops into the Inyo National Forest and the Ansel Adams Wilderness and climbs ... More on Frommers

 

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#10.

Yosemite, Ca, USA

  • This high-altitude climb offers visitors a weekend getaway that leaves flatlanders breathless and displays some of the eastern Sierra's most pristine beauty. Be warned -- it's a real heart-thumper. You'll trek through Donohue Pass ... More on Frommers

 

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