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El Capitan Summit

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    April 21, 2016

    Hiking

    See the spectacular Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from this unique perspective.

    To get here you can either climb up the wall, one of the highest iconic rock climbs in the world, or like most mortals just take the trail here from a trailhead above (Tamarack) or below (Yosemite Falls), about 8 miles each way.
    El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith extends about 3,000 feet …

    November 2, 2020

    Hiking

    Best viewpoint of the entire El Capitan trail. Be sure to walk down as far as possible at the top. You may encounter climbers or abseilers at the extreme point. In any case, we were able to hold on to ropes to help the leader of a group. Walking back to the top is quite a steep climb.
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    1. El Capitan from Valley Shuttle Stop #7 — Yosemite National Park

    23.3km

    08:15

    1,320m

    1,320m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 2,280 m

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