Previous comment mentioned creeks to fill up/filter midway but those are either dry or stagnant in late Oxy when we went. Free for commercial use, DMCA Contact Us Stream crossing under Tenaya Lake near the Sunrise Trailhead. Then, let the climbing begin. Sunrise Lakes Loop via Clouds Rest Trail. Hard work and scary at the top but worth every second !!! Another cool thing is that I've hiked clouds rest in all seasons by doing this fall hike. Although there are many peaks in the park having far greater elevation, Clouds Rest's proximity to the valley gives it a very high degree of visual prominence. excellent day hike!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouds_Rest. Hop on the Sunrise Trail for a flat, 1.6-mile warm-up to the glittering azure of Sunrise Lakes. Hiked today, clear skies & no smoke. Once the trail hits the first exposed teaser view down into Tenaya Canyon, the effort will all seem worth it. (While the exposure might not be considered perilous, it can definitely be intimidating to those with a fear of heights. Ah ok, it'll be 3 weeks since then when I go so hopefully it'll be somewhat better, thanks for responding. Hi, You still didn't mention when you planned on going so I will venture to give some advice at this late date. NOTE: There is an old alternate trail that wanders around the east side of Clouds Rest avoiding the actual summit, although it may be a bit washed out and hard to follow in parts. At the top of Clouds Rest, enjoy the overlooking view of Half Dome and its subdome. If you wimp out on it, you are missing out big time, Amazing hike. Close. Clouds Rest and Sunrise Lakes Loop is a 23 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Yosemite Valley, California that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Sunrise Lake #1. Hi, You still didn't mention when you planned on going so I will venture to give some advice at this late date. (There are other ways to get to Clouds Rest, but this is the most common route and the route we are talking about here in this post) Trailhead Elevation: 8,150 feet. It’s challenging, but you’ll be rewarded with fantastic views! Take the same way back to the Sunrise Lakes trailhead once you're ready to return. by evona » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:17 pm . The hike up was easier than I anticipated, hike down was harder. This is right off of Higway 120/Tioga Road between Olmstead Point and Tenaya Lake. After descending for 350 feet in elevation, you arrive at a beatiful meadow. Enjoy lunch at the top while soaking in panoramic views of Yosemite’s wilderness. From the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead at Tenaya Lake, you’ll cross the outflow stream and marshy terrain among many trees, but in less than a mile move into more open, rocky terrain . If you are afraid of heights this will freak you out a little at the very top of clouds rest. Majority of it is through shaded forests with the last section being exposed. Joe's Spin:
Bear right for Cloud's Rest and begin to follow the trail markers for it from now on. This junction is a great spot to chill out for a bit. Roughly 2000-feet of elevation gain in two separate pushes with a 400-ft descent in between. Soon enough we have our first big push of the hike as the trail ascends roughly 1000 feet to gain the ridgeline east of Tenaya Canyon. level 1. From there a trail looped down to Sunrise … May Lake High Sierra Camp from Tioga Pass Road, Porcupine Creek Trail to Indian Ridge Natural Arch to North Dome, Porcupine Creek to Indian Rock, North Dome, and Columbia Rock via Tioga Pass Road, John Muir Trail: Tenaya Lake to Reds Meadow. Clouds Rest, one of John Muir’s favourite peaks, offers spectacular views over Half Dome and numerous Yosemite peaks. The trail starts at 8,150' and the summits "only" top out at 9,926' (Clouds Rest) and 8,839' (Half Dome), but twice you'll fall to below 7,000' on the JMT between the peaks. We parked in the sunshine lot so the trip was a total of 15 miles. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from March until October. The first 1.5 miles of the hike are pleasant and mostly level as the trail wanders south through the forested landscape of rolling granite formations. The Sunrise Trailhead is located along Tioga Road, roughly 1.4 miles east of Olmsted Point at the south end of Tenaya Lake. Water between Sunrise and Clouds REst. Extra parking can be found along the sides of the road but look out for any "no parking here" signs. Behold: an endless mid-angle slab climb of truly epic proportions! I just got back 2 weeks ago from Clouds Rest and yes the creek is still running. 201-468-7447. A wilderness permit is required year-round for backpacking or any other overnight stay in the Yosemite Wilderness. A couple felled trees but trail was easy to follow. Can view it here for reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFCcB03vM-nepESoPJ4KvA. We awoke early and in good spirits. We made breakfast and shivered a bit in the early season predawn before breaking camp at … To my surprise, 4 people were already enjoying sunrise at the top when we arrived there. From here on, you'll gain nearly 1,500 feet over 4.5 miles and climb, literally, into the clouds. During spring melt, this crossing can be a much bigger obstacle. From the trailhead, you start the hike by following the trail markers for Sunrise H.S.C. Amazing! Cloud's Rest, a massive granite formation just northeast of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley, is famous for its very high degree of visual prominence in the valley as well as its razor-sharp ridge near the summit. For Clouds Rest, you need a permit for Sunrise Lakes, and we highly recommend reserving this one, as it’s a very popular route. Ah, to be in my 20s again. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is $20 per person. Detailed Description:
There are three main ways to access the summit of Clouds Rest; via the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead off of CA-120 (commonly known as the Northeast Ridge Route); via the Happy Isles Trailhead in Yosemite Valley (commonly known as the South Slope); or via the Northwest Face of the mountain. As you reach the south side of the meadow, the trail begins another 1000-foot ascent and after the next junction, the trail turns west to head for the Clouds Rest ridgeline. Also enjoy the views of Mt. At about 2.5 miles, you'll reach an intersection with the Sunrise Lakes Trail that heads off to the east. you are basically at the highest possible hiking point. Lower Cathedral Lake via John Muir Trail. If you don't mind the exposure, hiking along the summit ridgeline is an absolutely stunning experience. At the top of the slope, go for the trail for Clouds Rest and you start descending right away. The people who wrote this article apparently camped right at Cloud's rest, which I didn't realize this was an option (but it sounds awesome), however I'm sure it isn't necessary. Anyway our trip from Sunrise High Sierra Camp to Clouds Rest wasn’t unusually spectacular until we found our last camp site. by evona » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:17 pm . Anyway our trip from Sunrise High Sierra Camp to Clouds Rest wasn’t unusually spectacular until we found our last camp site. Meeting Location: Sunrise Lakes Trailhead at 8,150′ High Point: Clouds Rest Summit: 9926′ Elevation Gain: 1,776′ The Clouds Rest hike begins at 7am at the Sunrise Trailhead parking along the west shore of Tenaya Lake. On the top, you immediately encounter the Y junction for either Cloud's Rest or Sunrise Lakes. You asked about water between Sunrise and Clouds Rest. Imagine virgin Sierra Nevada granite, uplifted from its deep burial place by compressional tectonic forces, canyons eroded rapidly by generous spring runoff, and finally, the odd glacier to smooth the slope. The viewpoint is absolutely gorgeous and a little scary (if you're afraid of heights) but soo worth it! I ate humble pie and we revisited our map to come up with Plan B. This information comes to us from Sophia Armata, a meteorologist at NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia. The red line marks the Clouds Rest trail, and the blue line marks the fork that leads you to the Sunrise Lakes (and just beyond them, though it's not shown, the Sunrise High Sierra Camp). Should try to make it all the way up to see half dome and Yosemite Valley. Hiking guide and photographs for the hike to Clouds Rest starting at the Sunrise Trailhead off of Tioga Road, offering great views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley! 4. We descend Sunrise Creek where we establish our camp for the night. Awesome trail, great views and a killer workout! You can certainly do all of Cloud's rest in a day if you're so inclined. Yay, only 4.7 miles to go! From the summit, hike down 5 miles to Sunrise Creek for the final night of camping. The narrowest section of the trail is probably just under 10 feet wide with sheer drop-offs on both sides. You can certainly do all of Cloud's rest in a day if you're so inclined. Sunrise Mountain can be seen prominently to the east. There are multiple ways to reach Clouds Rest, but this route from Tioga Road is the easiest and most direct. Half Dome Hike Day 4 Once at the summit, you can get a wonderful 360-degree view all around Yosemite. We’ve seen a couple of other people on the trail but it wasn’t super busy and definitely no comparison to Half Dome! Continue ascending on the slope for 1 mile until you reach the top of it. Use extreme caution beyond this point as the passway on the top of Cloud's Rest is narrow and both sides are sheer drip-offs. Water between Sunrise and Clouds REst. Go slow, drink water and enjoy the views from the top! a Must do !! View, Sunrise Trailhead off of Tioga Road, just south of Tenaya Lake, 7-10 hours to summit of Clouds Rest and back. Last bit on the spine was not bad at all. See our description, photos and practical information for Sunrise Lakes and Clouds Rest and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to … Bear right at the T junction for Cloud's Rest and you are about 1.5 miles away from it (though the marker says 2.5 miles). Posted by 1 day ago. View from the secret spot at the “landing” Trail from the Landing to Clouds Rest begins on a decline – Which means you have to go up it on the return On the meandering part of the Clouds Rest trail More meandering – Enjoy the shade First sign of Clouds Rest Gradual incline and exposed Almost there Perfection! If you are lucky enough to be doing a one-way through hike, it's another 8 miles and 6000' descent to the floor of Yosemite Valley. Enter the gate at the parking lot and follow the trail southward for Sunrise HSC until you meet the next trail junction. 3. mirror lake trail via John Muir Trail. From Clouds Rest's airy and cozy summit, the most undeniable natural feature is the Northwest Face, a stunning 5000-foot drop into Tenaya Canyon. Good trail with incredible views. Clouds Rest & Half Dome Sunrise This was taken from Glacier Point at 5:46 a.m. with a Nikon D700 and 16 35VR @ 18mm. Right by the trailhead is a small but well-marked parking lot; however, this parking lot is almost always full. This campground and parking lot is located on Tioga Pass Road 31 miles from where the road junctions with Highway 120. DIFFICULT 15.4 mi. Tough hike. Nearby Hiking Trails. At the saddle and junction with the trail to Sunrise High Sierra Camp, continue south as the trail starts its descent into a forested meadow. Clouds Rest - Wikipedia 14 comments. A hike in from Tioga Road to the north makes for a more reasonable day hike through some beautiful wilderness scenery. After the first 1.5 mile hike on the relatively flat trail, you begin to climb up the lower slope below Sunrise Mountain. Clouds Rest, via the Sunrise and Forsyth Trails. View it on black. Clouds Rest Trail via Tenaya Lake is a 13 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Yosemite Valley, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Since you're approaching Cloud's Rest from its back, you only begin to see it after passing the junction. This is a really popular question, there are probably a dozen threads in the forum on water near Clouds Rest. At the junction, continue hiking on the trail for Sunrise HSC. I used to think hiking downhill was much easier than hiking uphill. Clouds Rest — 3,025 m (9,926 ft) — is a massive granite formation just northeast of Half Dome in Yosemite. At about 2.5 miles, you'll reach an intersection with the Sunrise Lakes Trail that heads off to the east. If anyone sees a brown carhartt beanie on the trail, somewhere after the first set of switchbacks, please text me and let me know!! Why You Should Hike to Clouds Rest. BUY PHOTO: We were out of water and since we were so high and still climbing it wasn’t likely that we’d find any without a long hike back down the mountain to a stream about 2.5 miles and 1,000′ below or we could hike up higher and melt some snow. Have a snack, drink some water … If you want a parking space, make sure you get there bright and early. Then, let the climbing begin. Visit Yosemite’s largest lake (Tenaya) before hiking up to the Sunrise Lakes area where you will camp before tackling Clouds Rest (9,926’). Fabulous. To hike south to Clouds Rest, Sunrise Lakes, or Sunrise High Sierra Camp: Sunrise; What is the difference between the two Glen Aulin trailheads? Best day hike in Yosemite. Be sure to bring a lot of water or water filter instead. Once re-connected to the Clouds Rest trail you begin a brief descent before you come across the only lake on the CR Trail. This is a great hike but it is challenging. You asked about water between Sunrise and Clouds Rest. Feel free to follow me on my Instagram account for more dope hiking adventures! I used the tent rain fly even though it was warm and it wasn’t going to rain. To camp your first night in the Glen Aulin backpackers' camp: Glen Aulin Trail. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views including Yosemite Valley and Little Yosemite Valley from Clouds Rest. While it is possible to hike from Yosemite Valley up to the summit of Clouds Rest, the strenuousness of the 16-mile round trip with 6000' of elevation gain will discourage all but the strongest hikers. The first 5 1/2 miles don’t really have the amazing sceneries I’m used to see at Yosemite. The Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite is a favorite of the park rangers; you get incredible panoramic views from over 1,000 feet above Half Dome.And unlike Half Dome, for the Clouds Rest hike, no permit is needed, the distance and climbing is manageable, and you don’t have to navigate anything like the anxiety-inducing cables section. Long journey through undulating woodland past a few pools and meadows, climbing to perhaps the best viewpoint in the national park, overlooking Tenaya Canyon, Half Dome, the upper Merced River and countless other peaks and valleys. You can enjoy the spectacular views of Half Dome, Tenaya Canyon and surrounding mountains after a short scramble to the summit where you can find a geology mark on it. Clouds Rest/Sunrise Creek by bbmq » Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:08 pm I have a 4-day trip on the 1st week of August and I'm considering starting at Sunrise trailhead, to Clouds Rest (taking the horse trail bypass) and then staying at Sunrise Creek on the first night. We were out of water and since we were so high and still climbing it wasn’t likely that we’d find any without a long hike back down the mountain to a stream about 2.5 miles and 1,000′ below or we could hike up higher and melt some snow. Distance: 12.7 miles (20.5km) Elevation: 4860ft (920m) Time taken: 5 hours 45 Type of trail: out and back. How to predict the best sunrise and sunset. See Yosemite National Park’s iconic natural wonders on this convenient mini-bus tour that saves time and energy. (Early in the season, there may be a few spots where your feet may get wet.). Don't worry about throngs of summit-hungry hikers: Clouds Rest lacks the crowds that nearby Half Dome attracts. Recreation. If there is any threat of thunderstorms, get off of the summit and head for lower ground. To hike south to Clouds Rest, Sunrise Lakes, or Sunrise High Sierra Camp: Sunrise; What is the difference between the two Glen Aulin trailheads? BUY PHOTO: An early morning stroll through the lovely granite formations. Get an early start and drive the Tioga Road to the Sunrise Lakes Trailhead in the dark, trying to arrive before sunrise. 2. The people who wrote this article apparently camped right at Cloud's rest, which I didn't realize this was an option (but it sounds awesome), however I'm sure it isn't necessary. difficult but doable! 1. Views are worth it. The trail has multiple ascends and they are all a bit strenuous. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $70. very challenging and rewarding. Fairly challenging but fun hike! The best place to enjoy the view of Half Dome from the top. It was definitely a bucket list moment for me. Start out at the Tenaya Lake Trailhead, where you can head directly onto the trail for Clouds Rest or you can branch off after 2.7 miles to Sunrise Lakes. The elevation definitely plays a factor in difficulty and helps keep away the crowds. After passing Tenaya Lake, you will see the small parking lot for Sunrise Lakes on the left-hand side, and this is where the trail to Clouds Rest leaves from. About half a mile from the top on the right, you will see this beautiful view. Comments and Critique welcome. EASY 3.8 mi. Yes, Sunrise Creek is where you'll need to get the water before you head to the camping spot you describe. Clouds Rest Trailhead: Start at the Sunrise Trailhead, located on Tioga Road near Tenaya Lake. 1 month ago. Washed my feet with soap and got into the tent right before 9pm. I did this one earlier in the season before Tioga Pass Road closed for the season due to snow. The fastest way to day hike Cloud's Rest starts from the Sunrise Lakes trailhead on Tioga Road near Tenaya Lake. If the lot is full, you can park along the road as well just abide by the signs. The final half-mile stretch to the summit is simply spectacular as you ascend a narrow ridgeline of granite slabs with tall drops on both sides. From the parking lot, follow the trail south and cross Tenaya Creek. Clouds Rest hike Clouds Rest hike stats. The hike from Sunrise Trailhead to Clouds Rest makes for a strenuous yet rewarding day in some classic Yosemite wilderness scenery. The Clouds Rest hike is one of the hardest in Yosemite for a few reasons. Clouds Rest is a massive granite peak just northeast of Half Dome.The peak can be seen from Yosemite Valley, and at 9,930 ft. is about 1,080 ft. higher than the more famous Half Dome.The peak offers excellent views of Half Dome and the surrounding area. For people who have hiked Cloud's Rest, they are most impressed with the thrilling feeling they have while scrambling up the narrow ridge, with sheer drop-offs on both sides, to the summit. High Altitude effects kicked in above 9000 elevation and the smoke from the nearby fires made it difficult to breathe at times. This junction is a great spot to chill out for a bit. Yosemite National Park Scramble up on the ridge with extreme caution to get to the summit of Clouds Rest. After a possibly spectacular sunrise we hike from Sunrise Lakes and over to the summit of Clouds Rest. Do highly recommend to do this hike but make sure it’s something you are really wanting to do! (Rocks have been put in place to help with the stream crossing, but in spring melt conditions, you are still likely to get your feet wet.) Clouds Rest is a mountain in Yosemite National Park east northeast of Yosemite Village, California. Make sure you take plenty of water and sunscreen. The Clouds Rest Trail begins here, while the Forsyth Trail bends east for a while then descends steeply into the Sunrise Creek drainage where it meets the John Muir Trail. Filmed the experience in 4k. Two moderate-advanced hikers and took us a bit under the recommended time. Let someone else handle the drive, and visit some of the park’s best sights in just one day. 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