Valley View – View of Yosemite Valley loop from Yosemite Valley

Valley View – View of Yosemite Valley loop from Yosemite Valley

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Valley View – View of Yosemite Valley loop from Yosemite Valley

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28.9km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.3 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Merced River

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In the southern portion of Yosemite, this river is a boisterous cataract plunging down a steep channel. But here, it's more of a meandering channel and rich home for birds …

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4.39 km

Valley View

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Just before the exit from the Valley there is a small parking lot. Be sure to stop and run to the river. The view is spectacular.

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8.78 km

Tunnel View - Great view of the valley

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Great view over the Yosemite Valley to El Captain.

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11.7 km

View of Yosemite Valley

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If you bike from the park entrance or further, the grueling climb really rips all the self control out of you. I cried, seeing this spot for the first time.

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14.4 km

Tunnel View

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Depending on which way you're heading this could be your first, or last, view of Yosemite Valley. Regardless of direction you'll want to stop and savour the incredible view.

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23.4 km

View of Yosemite Valley

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Super awesome ride!

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23.7 km

Sentinel Bridge

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The Sentinel Bridge offers a classic view of Half Dome's partly-rounded profile in the distance, beautifully framed by trees and water.

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25.3 km

View of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls

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It is a 2,400-foot (739-meter) waterfall, the highest in North America and the fifth highest in the solar system. It is ten times higher than Niagara or Shoshone Falls, almost …

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