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Summary: If fantastic views are what you want and you don't have the energy or time to hike to the top of Half Dome, Clouds Rest or other high places, then Sentinel Dome may be just what you are looking for. With only a few hundred feet of elevation gain and 2.2 mile round trip, Sentinel Dome makes for the perfect getaway. Standing at an elevation of 8122' it is nearly as tall as neighboring Half Dome (8836") so the views from there are quite similar. For more details and photos visit my website The Backcountry: Sentinel Dome. Trailhead: Once inside of Yosemite National Park, head up the Glacier Point Road for approximately 10 miles. The trailhead parking will be on your left and the trailhead is marked with a small sign. (Lat:37.72308 Lon:-119.58461) Trail Guides for Sentinel Dome: Yosemite National Park by Jeffrey P. Schaffer (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Yosemite Wilderness Center (209) 372-0740 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Mike Matenkosky, who has posted 18 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by jr on 7/21/2008 As a former resident of the Yosemite area, this was always the first hike I would show to visiting friends. Bar none, it offers the best views (360 degrees, at that) for the least work. It's a shame the legendary Jeffrey Pine tree came down a few years back but this is still one of the best hikes in the park. If you make your way up Glacier Point Road, don't miss it!
Reviewed by JZR on 9/9/2007 Amazing views, especially at sunset and night. Make this a more exciting hike - go to Taft Point, then head to Glacier Point and on the way back hit Sentinel Dome. 
Reviewed by Roger on 2/17/2007 Great hike and easy to do. I was sportin' the whole time.
Reviewed by EC on 4/12/2005 Glacier Point road is still closed at Badger Pass. Snow levels at Badger Pass are probably 10-14 ft! I wouldn't count on Glacier Point road opening until Memorial weekend or later. Lots of snow above 6,000 FT. Best way to get to Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome would probably be the 4-mile trail. As of this weekend the 4-mile trail is closed, but I would expect it to open by the end of the month or early May. The hike to Sentinel Dome is a great hike with a great view. Not a difficult hike from Glacier Point Road.
Reviewed by Alan on 2/24/2005 I have hiked to the top of Sentinel Dome about half a dozen times - it is a fine way to show newcomers and less experienced hikers great views of the high country. If you have some in the group who want to hike and some who don't or can't, a good variation is to let off the hikers who can continue over the top and on to Glacier Point to meet up with the non-hikers. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Mariposa County Hiking, Mariposa County Trails, Mariposa County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||