Sentinel and Cook’s Meadow Loop
ANY
MED
YES
Difficulty: ⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 2.5 mi
Region: Yosemite NP
Elev. Gain: 128 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 1 hr
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Loop
Pass: America the Beautiful or $35
Know Before You Go:
Family-friendly!
This trail provides great views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from the valley floor.
It’s easy to create your own route among the many paths and boardwalks that snake through these meadows.
Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy lunch in the park or a towel to take a dip in the Merced River.