5-Nights California Yosemite Hiking Adventure Lodge Based

MT Sobek

Magnificent Yosemite National Park holds a revered place in the hearts of avid adventurers. From its world-renowned granite monoliths to the flower-carpeted meadows and alpine lakes of the Tuolumne high country—Yosemite's landscapes are a top destination for those inclined to get up-close to nature's bounty. Beginning on the shores of Mono Lake, we visit an otherworldly desert ecosystem punctuated by dormant volcanoes and fascinatingly-shaped tufa towers. Above Tuolumne Meadows, rocky paths take us past sparkling high country lakes and to sweeping views of the meadows below and the mountains beyond. Our exceptional guides lead us from the dramatic east to the more heavily forested west. Along the way, take in breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley's most iconic features—Half Dome, El Capitan, and Vernal and Nevada Falls. After hiking the Valley from top to bottom, we return to our accommodations each evening to reminisce about the day's adventures amongst new friends.

Highlights:

• Explore the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias and hike among the largest trees on Earth
• Climb the granite stairs of the Mist Trail past thundering Vernal and Nevada Falls
• Soak up Ansel Adams views of Yosemite Valley

Important Trip Details:
Trip members should be capable of hiking up to 9 miles while carrying a daypack that weighs 10-15 pounds on trails with elevation gains/losses of up to 3,200'. Trails will include some steep sections, stairs, and exposed overlooks. The trip guides will brief trip members on the rigorousness and exposure of each hike prior to setting out. Hikes take place between 4,000-11,000' in elevation.

Minimum Age: 18

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Destination Guide

Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things. Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.

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