Pohono Trail from Inspiration Point

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Mileage: 22.5 mi

Region: Yosemite NP

Elev. Gain: 6,354 ft

When to Go: Mar—Oct

Avg. Time: 2.5 days

Parking: Small paved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: America the Beautiful or $35

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

37.715306, -119.676732

 

Know Before You Go:

  • As of Spring 2021, this trail has many dozens of downed trees; getting around them can be a challenge at times.

  • There are many great camping options along this trail including Crocker, Dewey, Taft and Glacier Points.

  • If you have two cars or can arrange for a ride you can do this hike as a point to point which will halve the distance.

  • There are many small streams to refill water if you hike in the late spring - later in the year Bridalveil Creek is the best place to get water.

  • Overnight permits are required to camp on this trail, you can reserve them through recreation.gov starting in 2022.

  • Bear canisters to store food are required in this area.