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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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
hiking trail
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recreational footpath → |
| accessType |
day-use hiking
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| bicyclesAllowed |
false
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| country |
United States
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| currentLengthNote |
now longer than four miles due to rerouting
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| difficulty |
strenuous
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| elevationGain |
approximately 3,200 feet
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| hasSurface |
dirt
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| hasSwitchbacks |
true
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| hazard |
exposure to sun
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ice and snow in shoulder seasons → loose rock → steep drop-offs → |
| historicalNote |
originally constructed in the 19th century
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| horsesAllowed |
false
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| insideProtectedArea |
Yosemite Wilderness vicinity
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| isScenic |
true
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| isSteep |
true
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| locatedIn |
California
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Mariposa County, California NERFINISHED → United States → Yosemite National Park → |
| managedBy |
U.S. National Park Service
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| nameOrigin |
named for its original length of about four miles
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| notableFeature |
expansive views of Yosemite Valley
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views of major granite cliffs → views of major waterfalls → |
| offersViewOf |
El Capitan
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Half Dome → Merced River → Sentinel Rock → Yosemite Falls → Yosemite Valley → |
| partOf |
Yosemite Valley trail system
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| recommendedEquipment |
sturdy hiking shoes
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sun protection → water → |
| seasonalAccess |
typically open late spring through fall
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| terminusLower |
Yosemite Valley floor
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| terminusUpper |
Glacier Point
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| trailhead |
near Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley
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| trailLength |
approximately 4.8 miles one way
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approximately 9.6 miles round trip → |
| upperTrailhead |
near Glacier Point parking area
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| usedFor |
hiking
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sightseeing → |
| winterStatus |
often closed or partially closed due to snow and ice
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Glacier Point
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Glacier Point ("Panorama Trail") → |
accessibleBy |
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Glacier Point
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hasNearbyTrailheadFor |
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Yosemite Valley
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hasTrailhead |