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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Sentinel Dome Trail

A 2.1-mile out-and-back with 410 ft of climbing in Glacier Point, rated moderate.

Sentinel Dome Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: Moo.The.Cow · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
2.1 mi (3.4 km)
Elevation gain
410 ft (125 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Glacier Point
Highest point
8,121 ft
Lowest point
7,701 ft

About Sentinel Dome Trail

Climb a granite dome offering breathtaking 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley's most iconic landmarks, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. The hike features a gradual ascent through a forested area before reaching the dome, where visitors can scramble up for spectacular vistas. Known for its stunning sunsets and stargazing opportunities, this spot provides an unforgettable experience amidst Yosemite's majestic landscape.

Route map

Route map of Sentinel Dome Trail in Yosemite National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Sentinel Dome Trail7,8008,0000.00.51.01.52.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 8,121 ftLow 7,701 ft
Elevation runs from 7,701 ft to 8,121 ft over 2.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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