Yosemite National Park United States

Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point

A relentless switchback climb from the Valley floor to Glacier Point, with Yosemite Falls and Half Dome in view the whole way.

  • 15.4 km
  • 6–8 hours
  • strenuous
  • Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Photo by Aniket Deole on Unsplash

At a glance

Valley floor (Southside Drive) to Glacier Point

Distance
15.4 km · 9.6 mi
Elevation gain
975 m · 3,199 ft
Highest point
2,199 m · 7,215 ft
Time
6–8 hours
Difficulty
Strenuous
Route
Out and back

Elevation profile

Elevation from 1216 m to 2206 m over 7.7 km; lowest 1216 m, highest 2206 m.1,2001,8002,3000.0 km3.9 km7.7 km
Measured on the map, one way: 7.7 km, about +992 m of climbing, 1,216–2,206 m. © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation: NASA SRTM via OpenTopoData.

Plan your trip

Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Permits & fees
No permit needed for this trail; park entry rules still apply.
Getting there
Trailhead on Southside Drive near Sentinel Beach; or hike down from Glacier Point when the road is open.
Good to know
  • The trail closes in winter and early spring because of snow and ice.
  • Combine with the Panorama Trail for a big loop past Nevada and Vernal Falls.

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Sources

Official figures where published; other numbers are measured on the map and approximate. Conditions and rules change — confirm with the official source before you go.