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RAISE funds. CREATE equal opportunities for kids with disabilities. CHALLENGE yourself.
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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks
- John Muir
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Yosemite High Sierra 4-Day Trekking Adventure
Enjoy a 30 mile trek through breath-taking wilderness!
Starting from the eastern end of Tuolumne Meadows, we pick up the Glen Aulin trail stopping at soda springs for a chance to try some natural carbonated water. We will follow the Tuolumne river for a couple of miles descending into the canyon where we hike past cascading waterfalls and rapids into base camp. Adventurous souls can continue onto California, Le Conte & Waterwheel Falls or you can choose to go for a swim in the giant pools surrounding camp. Day 2 brings us on a climb up to May Lake. Views of half dome and Yosemite Valley are prominent as we ascend towards basecamp with Mount Hoffman as a backdrop. On our 3rd day, we drop from May Lake down to Tenaya Lake where we stop for lunch and a swim. The afternoon brings up back up to Sunrise Camp to tent for the evening. On our last day, we will hike up and over Cathedral Pass for panoramic views of surrounding mountains before descending to the Tuolumne Visitor Center.
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Thursday - 8/27
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Depart for Yosemite after work; sleep at backpackers campground in Tuolumne Meadows |
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Friday - 8/28
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Glen Aulin Camp (optional hike to Waterwheel Falls or Swim the Cascades) |
5.7 miles |
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Saturday - 8/29
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May Lake Camp |
8 miles |
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Sunday - 8/30 |
Lunch at Tenaya Lake / Sunrise Camp
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8 miles |
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Monday - 8/31
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Hike out to Tuolumne Meadows and journey home |
9.1 miles |
Trailhead (Tuolumne Meadows): 8,500 feet
Glen Aulin Camp: 7,900 feet
May Lake Camp: 9,270 feet
Tenaya Lake: 8,149 feet
Sunrise Camp: 9,360 feet
Cathedral Pass: 9,700 feet
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center: 8,640 feet
Yosemite Camping Trip & Half-Dome Trek
Enjoy a weekend filled with day hiking, fun & adventure!
Campers will have the opportunity to experience all that Yosemite has to offer. From hiking to horsebacking riding, there will be an activity for everyone. You will have the option of 3 different day hikes on Saturday that will be led by volunteer guides. Also, our Camping Director will make sure that there are plenty of fun sports and recreational activities to do back at camp. All activities are optional, so you can pick and choose as you please.
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Friday - 9/18
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Arrive in Yosemite after work - Enjoy evening group activity |
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Saturday - 9/19
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Choose from three Yosemite Valley day hikes led by seasoned guides |
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Sunday - 9/20
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Depart in the a.m. or p.m. (Option to stay in park all-day) |
Day-hike Options
Hard/Intense: Half-Dome (14.2 miles round-trip)
Moderate: Mist Trail to VernalFalls (3 miles round trip)
Easy: BridalveilFalls (1.2 miles round trip)
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