Yosemite Mountaineering School’s Group Hikes at Yosemite
Half-day and full-day group hikes are offered from May through October for hikers of all experience levels. Bring a small backpack with at least 2 liters of water (some situations require more), snacks, lunch, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and extra layers.
Reservations
To make your Yosemite Group Hiking reservation use the “Plan Your Trip Now” box at the top of the page, or call 209.372.8344.
Payments: A deposit of 100% (full payment) is required to book a reservation, except big wall climbs where a 50% deposit is required.
Group Hikes at Yosemite
Adventure Hike – El Capitan Loop
Available only on Thursdays and Sundays
Join a friendly Yosemite Mountaineering School Guide on this beautiful hike to El Capitan via the Valley Loop Trail. Bring your binoculars to spot climbers on one of the two hundred and fifty-two routes on this granite giant. This hike is six to eight miles, so be sure to bring lunch, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra layers.
Distance: 6 - 8 miles.
Duration: About 8 hours.
Ascent/Descent: Approximately 500 ft.
Elevation Profile: Approximately 3,900 ft. to 4,100 ft. above sea level.
| Dates | May 3rd through October 27th, 2024 |
| Day of Week | Thursdays and Sundays |
| Time | 8:30 am |
| Meeting Place | Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater Stage |
| Cost | $85.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
| Max Group Size | 10 |
Adventure Hike - Nevada Fall
Available only Tuesdays and Fridays
This hike will venture up one of the most popular trails out of Yosemite Valley, the Mist Trail. One of our kind and helpful guides will lead this trip from our office in Curry Village, through Happy Isles and up to Vernal then Nevada Fall.
Distance: 6.5 - 8.5 miles.
Duration: About 8 hours.
Ascent/Descent: Approximately 2,500 ft.
Elevation Profile: Approximately 4,000 ft. to 6,000 ft. above sea level.
| Dates | May 3rd through October 27th, 2024 |
| Days of Week | Tuesdays and Fridays |
| Time | 8:30 am |
| Meeting Place | Yosemite Mountaineering School located in Curry Village |
| Cost | $85.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
| Max Group Size | 10 |
Discovery Hike
Vernal Fall Footbridge (Morning Hike)
Set at a leisurely pace with plenty of time to pause and to enjoy yourself in nature on your way up the Vernal Fall Footbridge with one of our knowledgeable guides. There will be plenty of stops along the way to take pictures and ask your guide about park history, flora, fauna, geology, and anything else you are curious about. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
This hike is moderate but could be considered strenuous to some. Please see the elevation profile and mileage below to see if it’s a good choice for you.
Distance: 4-5 miles.
Duration: About 4 hours.
Ascent: Approximately 600 ft.
Descent: Approximately 600 ft.
Elevation Profile: Approximately 4,000 ft. to 4,700 ft. above sea level.
| Dates |
May 3rd through October 27th, 2024 |
| Days of Week |
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays |
| Meeting Place & Time |
Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village at 8:30 am |
| Cost | $60.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
| Max Group Size | 10 |
Mirror Lake Loop (Afternoon Hike)
A similar pace to the Vernal Fall Footbridge Discovery Hike, this hike also leaves time to take breaks and ask your guide about the park’s history, flora, fauna, geology, and whatever else your curiosity brings up. Participants must be 12 years of age.
This hike is moderate but could be considered strenuous to some. Please see the elevation profile and mileage below to see if it’s a good choice for you.
Distance: About 6 miles.
Duration: About 4 hours.
Ascent: Approximately 900 ft.
Descent: Approximately 900 ft.
Elevation Profile: Approximately 4,000 ft. to 4,250 ft. above sea level.
| Dates |
May 3rd through October 27th, 2024 |
| Days of Week |
Mondays, Wednesday, and Saturdays |
| Meeting Place & Time |
Ahwahnee Hotel Front Desk at 1:30 pm |
| Cost | $60.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
| Max Group Size | 10 |
