Near Dewey Point Trail
View from Dewey Point over Yosemite Valley.
Near Dewey Point Trail
Dewey Point with El Capitan in the background.
Near Dewey Point Trail
Bridal Veil Falls is spectacular from Dewey Point.
Near Dewey Point Trail
Kicking back at Dewey Point, Yosemite.

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Dewey Point Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
A short jaunt to a stunning overlook - Dewey Point.
0.8
mi
Distance
94
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
0.79mi
Distance
94ft
Elevation Gain
122ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,375ft
High Point
7,286ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A short, mostly level jaunt connecting the Dewey Point Meadows and Dewey Point Ridge Trail to the point itself. The views across Yosemite Valley are incredible, including Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Cathedral Rocks, Cathedral Spires, Leaning Tower, the Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Three Brothers, and Mount Hoffman.

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