# Four Mile Trail

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Four Mile Trail A section of the Four Mile Trail with view of Yosemite Falls Length 4.8 miles (7.7 km) Completed 1872 Trailheads Yosemite Valley, 37°44′02″N 119°36′07″W / 37.73398°N 119.60184°W / 37.73398; -119.60184 Glacier Point, 37°43′43″N 119°34′26″W / 37.72865°N 119.57381°W / 37.72865; -119.57381 Elevation change 3,200 feet (1,000 m) Trail map

**Four Mile Trail** is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from [Yosemite Valley](/source/Yosemite_Valley) to [Glacier Point](/source/Glacier_Point). The trail begins at the valley floor west of the [Swinging Bridge](/source/Yosemite_Valley_Bridges) recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles (7.7 km) up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet (1,000 m).[1][2][3]

Four Mile Trail was originally constructed in 1872 and was 4 miles (6.4 km) in length. In the early 1900s the trail was reconstructed and lengthened to 4.8 miles (7.7 km), yet the original name remained. This trail is remarkable because it offers views of most of the Yosemite Valley landmarks. The trail begins at the base of the [Sentinel Rock](/source/Sentinel_Rock). The first four miles are full of grand views of [El Capitan](/source/El_Capitan) and [Yosemite Falls](/source/Yosemite_Falls), as well as the [Merced River](/source/Merced_River) as it runs through the valley. The second half of the trail provides several good views of [Half Dome](/source/Half_Dome) and [Tenaya Canyon](/source/Tenaya_Canyon).

The trail becomes dangerous in winter conditions and is closed December through May, and the upper quarter of the trail (about a mile walk to the Glacier Point) remains extremely hazardous and is usually closed through May. There is no potable water along the trail.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-nps_1-0)** ["Four Mile Trail description from the US National Park Service"](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fourmiletrail.htm). [NPS](/source/National_Park_Service). Retrieved August 5, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Four Mile Trail: a 2003 topo map from thebackcountry.org"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072117/http://www.thebackcountry.org/topo-trail-map/four-mile-trail/four-mile-trail-map.jpg). Archived from [the original](http://www.thebackcountry.org/topo-trail-map/four-mile-trail/four-mile-trail-map.jpg) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Cary, Russ. ["Four Mile Trail"](http://www.yosemitehikes.com/yosemite-valley/four-mile-trail/four-mile-trail.htm). *Yosemite Hikes*. Retrieved June 11, 2014.

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