Four Mile Trail

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Four Mile Trail is a steep, scenic hiking route in Yosemite National Park that climbs from the valley floor up to Glacier Point, offering expansive views of Yosemite Valley and its famous granite cliffs and waterfalls.

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Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf hiking trail
recreational footpath
accessType day-use hiking
bicyclesAllowed false
country United States
currentLengthNote now longer than four miles due to rerouting
difficulty strenuous
elevationGain approximately 3,200 feet
hasSurface dirt
hasSwitchbacks true
hazard exposure to sun
ice and snow in shoulder seasons
loose rock
steep drop-offs
historicalNote originally constructed in the 19th century
horsesAllowed false
insideProtectedArea Yosemite Wilderness vicinity
isScenic true
isSteep true
locatedIn California
Mariposa County, California NERFINISHED
United States
Yosemite National Park
managedBy U.S. National Park Service
nameOrigin named for its original length of about four miles
notableFeature expansive views of Yosemite Valley
views of major granite cliffs
views of major waterfalls
offersViewOf El Capitan
Half Dome
Merced River
Sentinel Rock
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Valley
partOf Yosemite Valley trail system
recommendedEquipment sturdy hiking shoes
sun protection
water
seasonalAccess typically open late spring through fall
terminusLower Yosemite Valley floor
terminusUpper Glacier Point
trailhead near Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley
trailLength approximately 4.8 miles one way
approximately 9.6 miles round trip
upperTrailhead near Glacier Point parking area
usedFor hiking
sightseeing
winterStatus often closed or partially closed due to snow and ice

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Glacier Point
Glacier Point ("Panorama Trail")
accessibleBy
Glacier Point
hasNearbyTrailheadFor
Yosemite Valley
hasTrailhead

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