ViewpointHidden gem

Olmsted Point

Tioga Road, California

Roadside view of Half Dome from behind, over glacier-polished granite.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min
Olmsted Point
Jimbennettgeek · CC BY-SA 4.0

A short walk from the Tioga Road leads to dramatic slabs and a rare angle on Half Dome. Great photo stop on the high road.

Good to know

  • Easy short walk
  • Open only when the road is open
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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