Yosemite is home to over 25 dramatic waterfalls including the tallest waterfall in North America. You’ll also find ancient, Giant Sequoia trees, other types of diverse fauna, and impressive sheer granite rock.
Located in the ‘High Country’ part of the park, this viewpoint is only around a quarter of a mile from the car park. Its side-view of the Half Dome rock and Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, is unbeatable from Glacier Point.
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Washburn Point is also located at the end of Glacier Point Road though not quite as far along. There are steps and a slope to reach Washburn Point from the parking lot so it’s accessible to all and the closest bathrooms are at Glacier Point.
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All of the incredible scenery is visible right from the parking lot. It’s a great place to enjoy Yosemite National Park viewpoints for those with limited mobility or kids in strollers.
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From the meadows, you can get a completely unobstructed view of this impressive landmark of the national park. This is also a great spot to see Cathedral Rocks in the opposite direction.
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It dates back to the 1870s and has been incredibly well-preserved. If you stand right next to the chapel, you can clearly see the top of Yosemite Falls and watch it flow into the trees below.
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This is another of those beautiful Yosemite National Park viewpoints that takes very little effort to reach! Lots of bang for very little buck. This picnic area has views across El Capitan and the lower valley that reflect into the Merced River when the water is high and still.