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SELECTING A HIKE

Whether you are a new visitor to Yosemite or wishing to explore a new corner of the park, it can be a challenge to select the hike that best fits your expectations. This will be especially so because there is no single best hike to which I can direct you—my enthusiasm extends to every corner of Yosemite. Instead read the list of “ssss1” or peruse the ssss1. I hope that this list and chart will let you pick a destination that perfectly matches your mood on a given day. And consider the following:

  Most walks in Yosemite Valley are crowded, for you are not the only person to have heard that it is beautiful. It is easy to be turned off by crowds, but remember that everyone is here for a good reason—the location really is spectacular. The Mariposa Grove near Wawona is similarly busy during the summer. If crowds of people take away from your enjoyment, visit in fall or winter, midweek, or early in the morning. I am always pleasantly surprised by how few people are on the trails before 10 a.m.