Taft Point
A hike through the forest to a panoramic viewpoint over Yosemite Valley.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 133 m
- Descent
- 133 m
6 adventures in California’s magnificent Yosemite National Park that families with kids will love.
Hiking, Road Biking Easy, Moderate
Yosemite National Park is a vast 1,200-square-mile expanse of preserved wilderness in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. From deep valleys encircled by dramatic peaks, gushing waterfalls feeding into lush meadows, and ancient giant sequoia forests, Yosemite National Park has many enchantments to excite visitors. For family-friendly adventures, there are a lot of easy-going hiking trails, flat bike routes, and many pit stops along the way. Here are six adventures to get you going. For a stroller-friendly short circuit with a magnificent viewpoint, try Glacier Point trail. If biking is more your family’s thing, the Yosemite Valley Bike Loop adventure will take you around the main sights on the valley floor in around 2 hours. Sources: https://www.myyosemitepark.com/things-to-do/go-bicycling-in-yosemite-park https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm https://www.familyvacationcritic.com/yosemite-national-park-family-vacation/dfv/#!
A hike through the forest to a panoramic viewpoint over Yosemite Valley.
Easy Hiking
Paved trail to the base of a 620-foot waterfall.
Easy Hiking
Forest hike to the rim of Yosemite Valley at one of its greatest viewpoints
Moderate Hiking
A sun-dappled 1.8 mile stroll through the woods leading you to a meadow filled with wildflowers and a babbling brook.
Easy Hiking
A leisurely loop taking you to a stunning lookout point.
Easy Hiking
A gentle 12 mile loop taking you to a selection of sights dotted around Yosemite Valley.
Easy Road Biking
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