Name: Four Mile Trail
Address: California
Rating: 4.5

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... at this trailhead, walking to Happy Isles Nature Center (bus was full and couldn’t take us!) then starting our hike climbing up to Vernal Falls, then Nevada Falls and taking the Panorama Trail to Glacier Point.

4.6 miles sounds like nothing, but if you take in conderation of the elevation gain (3200 feet) and the altitude of the mountain (7200 feet), you are looking at a mountain that really tests your ability and persev...

Great hike, wonderful views and only one section was rather steep.

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Boingjimgy1st

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

3016

Reviewed 5 days ago

Magnifique Breathtaking... in every way

Yup you gotta climb. You don't have to rush . Its amazing. I am afraid of heights but this is just something else and you never feel on the edge of a precipice as the trail is totally safe. Go for it.

Date of experience: September 2019

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patgr36

Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

14351

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Day hike - four mile trail plus panorama trail with kids

We decided on a long walk and wanted to get away from the crowds and see some other views than those of the picture postcards Family of 5 with kids 13, 11 and 8. Used to walks of 1 to 2 hours, all reasonably fit...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Dougrun8

Kansas City, Missouri

9510

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great hike!

We took the glacier point bus up to glacier point then hiked down this trail. It was an awesome experience. The views were fabulous. It was a good strenuous downhill 4.7 mile hike. If you to hike up from Yosemite valley it is a difficult...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Mel S

Livermore, California

312

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful -- NOT 4 miles!

This is a tough trail -- but beautiful. If you are up for a challenge -- this trail is for you. Take PLENTY of water and snacks and I would highly recommend hiking boots over sneakers. The trail is in good shape (lots of folks...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Snarkysiberian

San Diego, California

2921

Reviewed 6 August 2019

Be smart and go down instead of climbing up

The trail is gorgeous and gives some of the best views of the Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Valley in the park. Be smart - take a bus to the top and go back down to the valley. Yes, it costs $25, but it will save...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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922juhas

26

Reviewed 31 July 2019 via mobile

Excellent but hard - oh and best views I’ve ever seen on a trail

You will absolutely want to start early and from the valley. We started the climb 8.30 am and reached the top in almost exactly three hours. All the way up we were in shade and it was nice and cool. On the way back through...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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waterlillie R

San Clemente, California

22

Reviewed 14 July 2019

Very Strenuous Hike - Beware

It’s absolutely strenuous! I was seriously injured going downhill for six and a half hours with injuries to my big toes! Swelling, possible stress fractures and an infection ensued! It was like someone dropping a hammer on your toes with every step you took because...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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arcanax

New York City, New York

7941

Reviewed 1 July 2019 via mobile

Rigorous hike!

We did this hike with our two teenagers (12 and 15) on a week day. We practically had the entire trail to ourselves! We saw serious hikers here and there who quickly zoomed by us. The last .25 mile of this trail gets easier but...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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Takemetoalaska

Cape Coral, Florida

451163

Reviewed 20 June 2019 via mobile

Tough But Worth It

This hike is not 4 miles. Once more accurate mapping was available, they found it to be about 4.5 miles one way. It’s full of switchbacks after switchbacks and it starts going up immediately—wastes no time. Before you decide not to ascend this hike, know...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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thomasblaze9

New Jersey

23661

Reviewed 16 June 2019 via mobile

Favorite thing thus far in California

This was an absolute great hike. We drove up to glacier point and my mother and sister drove the car back down as the rest of the family hiked down. We loved every second of the hike. Beautiful views and the trail was very quiet....More

Date of experience: June 2019

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Elliottsmadre

We are planning to hike down with our two boys who are 10 and 12- they are serious athletes so in good condition but just looking for any guidance from families who have recently hiked with kids this age. Thanks!

7 August 2019|

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We did not have kids but we did see some groups with children. They seemed to be doing fine. I’d say normal preparation: good shoes, plenty of water, check the weather, take it easy, and enjoy!

hikerks

This hike sounds a little too much for my husband and me - we're from Fl and hike every summer in national parks but mostly moderate hikes ( elevation gains between 1500 and 2200 mostly). We're 66 and 73 and just think this would be too difficult. I was wondering if we did a part of it - maybe to Union Point - would we still be able to enjoy great views and would it be more doable just going to that point and back? Thanks for any feedback. Karen

16 July 2019|

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Hi, you might get different answers but I will tell you that for my husband and I, it was strenuous to get to the top (Glacier Point). We are in our late 50s, husband cycles and plays a lot of tennis. I cycle (lots of... More