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Entrance
$35
+ permits required
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⭐ Highlights
→Half Dome — cables permit, 5,000 ft gain
→El Capitan — world capital of big wall climbing
→Yosemite Falls — 2,425 ft tallest in North America
→Glacier Point — 360° valley views
⚠ Before you go
!Valley reservation required Mar–Nov
!Half Dome permit required — apply in March
!Tioga Road closed Nov–May/June
!Bears active — use bear boxes always
When to visit
Yosemite by Season
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Waterfalls at peak.
Summer (Jul–Sep)
All areas open. Very crowded.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
Fewer crowds. Best photography.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Snow in valley. Badger Pass skiing.