Hiked the 4 mile trail with my girlfriend, a very casual afternoon outing. Ice cream at the top kept her cruising strong! Great way to stretch the legs after barely being able to walk from a back injury.
GigaMike - Feb 7, 2011 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2001
Panorama Trail
My first time to Yosemite. Fantastic view of the valley!
Corona - Jan 27, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2010
Great Views
Drove up to Glacier Point and took the Panorama Trail down to the valley. Being someone who has never been out west untill then, I would say this was the most enjoyable hike in my life (so far. Even got to see a black bear.
muajee - Sep 8, 2010 10:02 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Four Mile Trail + Panorama Trail
Hiked up from Four Mile Trail and down to the Valley via Panorama Trail. An awesome hike with nice weather*; in fact, my favorite day hike starting from the Valley.
*Nice sun, nice clouds, some thunder & lightening, and some rain after we got on Panorama Trail from Glacier Pt, heading down to the Valley(we were lucky the rain did not start until we left GP). Fun walking in the rain & everything just seemed especially clean and refreshing. I really loved and enjoyed this hike.
mountaingazelle - Jun 19, 2010 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2004
Glacier Point
October 12, 2004 : Taft Point - Sentinel Dome - Glacier Point - Great view from all of these points.
June 6, 2010 : Mist Trail - Panorama Trail - John Muir Trail - During a trip to Yosemite to hike and see all of the waterfalls. Started from Upper Pines Campground to Glacier Point and back on this day.
GroundControl - Jan 10, 2010 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2009
Beautiful dayhike, clear skies...
No surprise here...absolutely stunning and beautiful from the 4-mile trail. Took up some friends, Mandy and Ryan from Detroit.
tioga - Oct 23, 2009 11:46 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2009
Pizza and Beer
I didn't technically climb this but I have an interesting note. My wife and I drove up here after climbing Half Dome to watch the sunset with some pizza and beer. Since there was a ranger at the overlook, we quietly snuck down below the overlook, in the bushes, to watch the fading light on Half Dome while enjoying our food and Half-weizen (as they called it). It was very fun.
dabailey - Oct 19, 2009 2:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2009
Does driving up count?
Beautiful views. It's really cool how you can see the difference between a U-shaped glacial valley and a V-shaped river valley.
farrisgl - Mar 4, 2009 12:48 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2002
Four Mile Trail
I had a day off while on a business trip that placed me in Merced and decided to use the day as an excuse to personnally pick up a permit for my uncoming Mt. Star King climb.The rangers at the wilderness center would too busy to provide me one until after noon, so looking for something do to decided on the 4 Mile trail as it was the only trail I had not hiked out of the valley.
I had never considered the idea before because of the road leading to point and the tourist crowd.
Well I am very gald I did this round trip hike. It was extremely enjoyable and saw only about 5 people until, you guested it, I got within about a quarter mile of Glacier point. At the point proper there were perhaps 500 people. No matter I enjoyed the view, hiked back down then went a picked up my permit.
I highly recommend this trail.
Noondueler - Jan 21, 2009 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
4 mile trail
Also in '97 and 2002. The view is better if you earn it!
ThePete - Jan 20, 2012 6:56 pm Date Climbed: May 23, 2009
Snow at ~6,000 ftA winter wonderland towards the top of 4 mile trail, big fat snowflakes just above 6000 ft. It was May! Wish I had brought some gloves.
smurfer - Jan 11, 2012 7:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2006
four-mile trailnice hike and didn't bother me that there is a road to the top
WML - Sep 20, 2011 12:52 pm
fun hike!Hiked the 4 mile trail with my girlfriend, a very casual afternoon outing. Ice cream at the top kept her cruising strong! Great way to stretch the legs after barely being able to walk from a back injury.
GigaMike - Feb 7, 2011 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2001
Panorama TrailMy first time to Yosemite. Fantastic view of the valley!
Corona - Jan 27, 2011 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2010
Great ViewsDrove up to Glacier Point and took the Panorama Trail down to the valley. Being someone who has never been out west untill then, I would say this was the most enjoyable hike in my life (so far. Even got to see a black bear.
muajee - Sep 8, 2010 10:02 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
Four Mile Trail + Panorama TrailHiked up from Four Mile Trail and down to the Valley via Panorama Trail. An awesome hike with nice weather*; in fact, my favorite day hike starting from the Valley.
*Nice sun, nice clouds, some thunder & lightening, and some rain after we got on Panorama Trail from Glacier Pt, heading down to the Valley(we were lucky the rain did not start until we left GP). Fun walking in the rain & everything just seemed especially clean and refreshing. I really loved and enjoyed this hike.
mountaingazelle - Jun 19, 2010 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2004
Glacier PointOctober 12, 2004 : Taft Point - Sentinel Dome - Glacier Point - Great view from all of these points.
June 6, 2010 : Mist Trail - Panorama Trail - John Muir Trail - During a trip to Yosemite to hike and see all of the waterfalls. Started from Upper Pines Campground to Glacier Point and back on this day.
GroundControl - Jan 10, 2010 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2009
Beautiful dayhike, clear skies...No surprise here...absolutely stunning and beautiful from the 4-mile trail. Took up some friends, Mandy and Ryan from Detroit.
tioga - Oct 23, 2009 11:46 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2009
Pizza and BeerI didn't technically climb this but I have an interesting note. My wife and I drove up here after climbing Half Dome to watch the sunset with some pizza and beer. Since there was a ranger at the overlook, we quietly snuck down below the overlook, in the bushes, to watch the fading light on Half Dome while enjoying our food and Half-weizen (as they called it). It was very fun.
dabailey - Oct 19, 2009 2:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2009
Does driving up count?Beautiful views. It's really cool how you can see the difference between a U-shaped glacial valley and a V-shaped river valley.
Mountain_girl - Aug 9, 2009 12:52 pm
Four Mile TrailQuite steep with wonderful views of the valley. And a huge crowd on top.
jmc - Apr 27, 2009 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
best view of Half DomeI keep thinking about the views from there.
farrisgl - Mar 4, 2009 12:48 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2002
Four Mile TrailI had a day off while on a business trip that placed me in Merced and decided to use the day as an excuse to personnally pick up a permit for my uncoming Mt. Star King climb.The rangers at the wilderness center would too busy to provide me one until after noon, so looking for something do to decided on the 4 Mile trail as it was the only trail I had not hiked out of the valley.
I had never considered the idea before because of the road leading to point and the tourist crowd.
Well I am very gald I did this round trip hike. It was extremely enjoyable and saw only about 5 people until, you guested it, I got within about a quarter mile of Glacier point. At the point proper there were perhaps 500 people. No matter I enjoyed the view, hiked back down then went a picked up my permit.
I highly recommend this trail.
Noondueler - Jan 21, 2009 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2004
4 mile trailAlso in '97 and 2002. The view is better if you earn it!
snowflake - Mar 21, 2008 5:13 pm
Coonyard to the OasisA fun multi-pitch climb. Rapped off in the dark as was an autumn ascent.
Travis_ - Jan 5, 2008 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2005
beautiful viewsDrove up, but guess it still counts. Amazing views!
Woodie Hopper - Dec 21, 2007 6:49 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 1999
Four Mile TrailHiked with my wife on New Year's eve- unusually warm winter made this a perfect day. Marvelous view!
tarol - Dec 20, 2007 10:33 pm
Best view on EarthHave been here in the summer, would love to ski or snowshoe out to the point in the winter :)
rasgoat - Dec 18, 2007 5:59 pm
Nice place!Saw a Bobcat there. It was cool!
colinr - Dec 15, 2007 2:36 pm
Panorama TrailIt is a pretty hike and I was almost alone except for the Vernal Falls area. This was one of the hikes I did while there for a cousin's wedding.