Thursday -
- Halfdome -all the permits are already taken for the weekend, so if you want to do this hike, this will be the day to do it. 14-16.5 miles RT, 10-12 hours, 4,800 ft. elevation gain, very strenuous
- Mirror Lake - 2 mi RT, 1 hour, easy
- Vernal Falls - 3 mi RT, 3 hours, 1000 ft. elevation gain, strenuous
- Nevada Falls - if anyone wants to continue to Nevada Falls, they continue past Vernal Falls for another 4 mi, 1000 elevation gain, total 7 mi RT, 2000 elevation gain, strenuous
- Tunnel View - have to drive our own cars here - Bridalviel is on our way to the Valley
- Bridalveil Fall - 0.5 mi RT, 20 min, easy (have to drive our own cars here)
- El Capitain - (along the road)
- check out Half Dome at sunset?
Friday
- Lower Yosemite Falls - 1.1 mi RT, 20 min. easy
- Upper Yosemite Falls - 7.2 mi RD, 6-8 hrs, 2700 ft elevation gain, strenuous, stargazing in field
Saturday
- Four Mile Trail for anyone interested - 9.6 mi RT, 6-8m hrs, 3,200 ft. elevation gain, strenuous
- Do any hikes missed / not gotten to; drive to Glacier Point for view of the Valley; rafting; bicycle rental to ride the Valley Loop 13 mi flat; horseback riding; rock climbing; explore the main village; visitors center; gift shop; some will be leaving early to head home
Sunday
- Drive home
***This is a general guide for the group. Anyone can split off and do their own hikes/routes desired.
Day Hikes: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/valleyhikes.htm
Horseback Riding: http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_MuleHorsebackRides.aspx
Rafting: http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_RaftingWaterSports_Rafting.aspx
Bike Rentals: http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_Biking_BikeRentals.aspx
Rock Climbing: http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_RockClimbing.aspx
Shuttle Map: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/yg10-3.pdf
Park Phone Numbers: http://www.yosemitefun.com/Yosemite_National_Park_phone_numbers.htm
