Adventure Hike: El Capitan Loop | Yosemite Mountaineering School

Join a friendly Yosemite Mountaineering School Guide on this beautiful hike to El Capitan via the Valley Loop Trail. Bring your binoculars to spot climbers on one of the two hundred and fifty-two routes on this granite giant. This hike is six to eight miles, so be sure to bring lunch, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra layers. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.

Distance: 6-8 miles.

Duration: About 8 hours.

Ascent/Descent: Approximately 500 ft.

Elevation Profile: Approximately 3,900 ft. to 4,100 ft. above sea level.

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Fees

$85 per person

Location

Meet at the Yosemite Valley Lodge amphitheater (Shuttle Stop 7)

Latitude and Longitude 38.000000, -120.000000

Schedule

This guided hike lasts approx. 8 hrs.

Event Type

• Hike
• Partner Program