How long does it take to hike Clouds Rest?

7-10 hours

Rating:	Strenuous day hike
Time Required:	7-10 hours to summit of Clouds Rest and back
Length:	13 miles to Clouds Rest and back
Elevation Change:	Roughly 2000-feet of elevation gain in two separate pushes with a 400-ft descent in between.
	Sunrise Trailhead: 8151′ Clouds Rest summit: 9931′

Is Clouds Rest hike worth?

In fact many rangers rate it as a better walk than the more famous Half Dome hike. However, it’s definitely no walk in the park, you have to work for those views but it is definitely worth it and a must for your Yosemite itinerary.

Is Clouds Rest Harder Than Half Dome?

While both of these hikes are strenuous, they also provide incredible views of Yosemite National Park. If you’re looking for a less crowded hike, Clouds Rest is for you; however, if you’re looking to summit one of Yosemite’s best known peaks, Half Dome is a better choice.

Can you hike Clouds Rest in one day?

Hiking Clouds Rest is a big undertaking, but most people will do it as a day hike. The Clouds Rest hike will cover about 12 miles and 3,000 feet of elevation gain, so this isn’t a hike to take lightly.

Is Clouds Rest Better Than Half Dome?

Do you need a permit to day hike Clouds Rest?

But since permits are not required to hike Clouds Rest, you don’t need to plan far in advance (and rely on the luck of the lottery) to do this hike. Similarly, just like the Half Dome Hike, you also get a bit of thrill and challenge thrown into the mix.

Is the Half Dome hike worth it?

Half Dome Trail is the most incredible and rewarding hike I have done to date. From start to finish this hike is just the ultimate hike. I hiked in early October 2015 right before the Cables went down. It is an excellent time to go where obtaining a permit is much easier than in the summer time.

How do I get to the Clouds Rest Trail?

To access the Clouds Rest Trail, you’re going to first need to travel to Yosemite National Park if you’re coming in from the West side of California. You can drive to Yosemite from a number of California airports, including San Francisco.

How steep is the hike to Clouds Rest?

After a section of flat trail, you will begin a very steep uphill with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain over the course of a mile. You’ll reach a fork about 2.5 miles in where you’ll head right to continue on the Clouds Rest trail. (The left fork will put you on the Sunrise Lakes trail, which will connect you to the John Muir Trail .)

Is the Clouds Rest Trail a good alternative to Half Dome?

The Clouds Rest trail is a fantastic hike that makes an especially great alternative if you had your sights set on Half Dome Trail but couldn’t snag permits.If you’re looking for specific information, feel free to skip ahead to the section you’re looking for!

How to get to Clouds Rest in Yosemite National Park?

Like most destinations in Yosemite National Park, you can reach Clouds Rest from various trails and routes. The most common and shortest route, which I cover in this guide, starts from Tenaya Lake, which is off Tioga Road in the northern section of the park.