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Best hikes in Yosemite National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Yosemite National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PCT - California Section I
    66.5 mi
  2. 02
    High Sierra Camp Loop
    31.1 mi
  3. 03
    Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Trail
    29.6 mi
  4. 04
    Pohono Trail
    12.6 mi
  5. 05
    Clouds Rest Trail
    9.4 mi
  6. 06
    Snow Creek Trail
    9.2 mi
  7. 07
    Buena Vista Trail
    8.8 mi
  8. 08
    Kibbie Lake Trail
    8.4 mi
  9. 09
    North Mountain Lookout Trail
    7.2 mi
  10. 10
    Alder Creek Trail
    7.1 mi
  11. 11
    Red Peak Pass Trail
    6.8 mi
  12. 12
    Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
    6.5 mi
  13. 13
    Smith Peak Trail
    6.4 mi
  14. 14
    Aspen Valley Road
    6.1 mi
  15. 15
    Ten Lakes Trail
    6.1 mi
  16. 16
    Deer Camp Road
    5.6 mi
  17. 17
    Panorama Trail
    5.5 mi
  18. 18
    El Capitan Trail
    5.3 mi
  19. 19
    Young Lakes Trail
    4.9 mi
  20. 20
    Four Mile Trail
    4.8 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Yosemite National Park: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.