Four Mile Trail is a 7.4 mile out and back trail located near Yosemite National Park, California that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from June until October.
Directions from Arch Rock Entrance: Follow Highway 140 into the park and bear right on Southside Drive. Park your car in the allocated spots near mile marker 18.
California Travel and Tourism Commision, P.O. Box 1499 , Sacramento, CA, 95812-1499, Phone: 800-862-2543
Scott Gober (568)
about 1 month ago
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51 Completed 11 Reviews
Fun hike with great views. You better like lots of uphill though as that's all it is pretty much til your return. We used it as a warm up for our next day hike up Half Dome, which was awesome.
Meggie Safford
4 months ago
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2 Completed 2 Reviews
Beautiful hike, amazing views! Wonderful first experience at Yosemite and well worth it, especially when the falls are flowing and the sun is shining.
I.m. P.
6 months ago
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111 Completed 119 Reviews
Steven Peters (11)
8 months ago
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1 Completed 1 Reviews
4 mile is a pretty good trail. It is well maintained and clear of any kind of obstructions. The distance is a little misleading however. According to Yosemite's map, its just shy of 5 miles from the trailhead to the top, at Glacier Point, so you're looking closer to 10 for a round-trip.
Some friends and I started our backpacking trip with this trail and I must say, it is extremely steep. Everybody else we saw was coming down, for the most part, and none of them were backpacking up it like we did. Drink water, start early, and it's a good hike. Then enjoy an ice cream or a burger at the store at Glacier Point.
Sonya Mendoza (57)
9 months ago
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2 Completed 2 Reviews
This was my first hike ever. It was very strenuous, yet very worth it at the end once we reached Glacier Point. Stunning view!!!
Bill Silva (2637)
about 1 year ago
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230 Completed 29 Reviews
One of my favorite hikes for pushing the physical envelope. Have done it well over a couple dozen times, lowest time for ascent at 43m & 30 odd secs with a descent time of 34m & 58s, not that it's a competition because after all we're out here for what Mother Nature offers in all Her splendor. Views are awesome both ways & the trail folk are always pleasant to interact with, many different physical abilities, very inspiring. An unbelievable experience done in the dead of the Winter in snowshoes with steps punching mid thigh and crotch deep, just don't let Ranger folk know you've crossed over the closed/locked gates. Be VERY careful, there are a couple spots where you should use crampons and rope for protection. Have Fun..!!!
Bill Silva (2637)
about 1 year ago
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230 Completed 29 Reviews
One of my favorite hikes for pushing the physical envelope. Have done it well over a couple dozen times, lowest time for ascent at 43m & 30 odd secs with a descent time of 34m & 58s, not that it's a competition because after all we're out here for what Mother Nature offers in all Her splendor. Views are awesome both ways & the trail folk are always pleasant to interact with, many different physical abilities, very inspiring. An unbelievable experience done in the dead of the Winter in snowshoes with steps punching mid thigh and crotch deep, just don't let Ranger folk know you've crossed over the closed/locked gates. Be VERY careful, there are a couple spots where you should use crampons and rope for protection. Have Fun..!!!
Lonnie Saechao (393)
over 1 year ago
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4 Completed 8 Reviews
Not for the beginner,... Great views, great exercise and a great hike. Not hard if prepared, not steep climbs or descents, just a long 4-mile walk gradually up 2k in elevation? Recommended!!!
Tim
over 2 years ago
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Completed Reviews
I have done this twice and every time I see something I missed before. I like going from the valley floor to the top, the views get much better as you climb, and it is a climb. I am going to do the Panorama trail next, not sure which way to go yet.
BD
over 3 years ago
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Completed Reviews
Just a note to those who feel compelled to gloat about their "speed ascents". I used to run the 4 Mile Trail from the trail sign on the Valley floor to Glacier Point in less than an hour (50 minutes) when running trails in the 1980's - and then complete the loop down to Happy Isles via the Panorama and Mist Trails in another hour and a half - weekly (occasionally weakly) in the Spring.
Balazs
over 4 years ago
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Completed Reviews
Excellent views, but I have issues with the trail itself. Looks like it was paved about 20 years ago, and now it all disintegrated. Loved the tons of switchbacks :)
ps: The elevation gain is more like 3300 feet. There's 3150 ft between the trailhead and the peak; plus a little dip at the final quarter of the trail.
ps2: I was doing a speed ascent up and did it a hair under 90 minutes.
MS
almost 5 years ago
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Completed Reviews
Hiked the trail recently. Its a relatively short (5 hrs round trip for us) but very scenic and rewarding trail. Great views await you at the destination. You can see the endless and mind-blowing Half Dome trail from the Glacier Point and sympathize with the hikers on that trail as you enjoy food/drinks from the nearby well equipped cafetaria !! If you are up for more pain, visit the Sentinel Dome. Its only 700-800 feet short of the Half Dome elevation.
EC
about 7 years ago
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4-mile trail closed as of this weekend. Still lots of snow above 6,000 FT in Yosemite. Not sure when it will open. I would guess end of April or 1st week in May at the latest.
a
over 7 years ago
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Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the United States. The park has miles of trails, lakes, and unbelievable views. It's one of America's most popular national parks.
These pages provide details about trails, lodging and other information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable while visiting Yosemite. The information below pertains to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and Mariposa Groves areas only.
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Fast Facts for Yosemite Valley
Location: Central California (480 miles from Vegas) Time Zone: Pacific Time
Elevation Range: 4,000 feet
DPC
over 8 years ago
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It provided a good helping of exercise, scenery and nutrition - if you like swallowing some of those annoying flies, if not, be careful when talking. The trail was not too strenuous as to not be fun, yet not too gentle to allow the mass hoards of the Valley to try it either (well, except for those who take the reward of only coming down from Glacier Point without having earned it on the uphill climb). The views were stunning and you may even run into some animals on the trail - I tried to let a doe pass, but she took to running up the trail, faster than a track star. Better views on the way down (plus with more energy, it's easier to stop and take photos). A great hike, with a great reward at the top.
David Godwin (153)
27 days ago
8 Completed 6 Reviews
I actually hiked this from Glaciers Point down into the Valley of Yosemite so I cannot comment on the hike up, although it looked fairly tense. The views are incredible and a very worth while hike to do. If you're hiking down I highly suggest walking poles or some good tread shoes. At the last 1/2 mile down near the bottom the loose gravel gave out under me and I severely hurt my ankle.
Highly recommended!