![]() Plan to take some time here to take in the views down-canyon. After a few miles the trail descends once again, bringing you to the top of Nevada Fall. Along the way, you’ll see more views of Half Dome, and across the valley to Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall at 2,425 feet. From there, the trail traverses the top of Panorama Cliffs among the yellow pines and cedar trees (don’t worry, it’s on a nicely groomed trail!). Leaving the creek, there is a short, steep climb up a sandy ridgeline. The first section of hiking dives down into Ilillouette Creek, with cascading falls and prolific birdlife. A real highlight is peering down into Yosemite Valley, 2,700 feet below. Starting at Glacier Point offers sweeping views of the iconic Half Dome and the high peaks of the Clark Range. You can take the Glacier Point Tour (recommended) bus one way or you can plan to leave a car at the top of Glacier Point to pick up later. For a moderate hike, start at Glacier Point and hike down to the Valley Floor. There are several ways to enjoy this trail. In the later afternoon the sun will obscure your view but it is still well worth all the effort to get there.You’ve heard of the Half Dome Hike, Yosemite Falls Hike and the Mist Trail, but you’ve probably never heard of the Panorama Trail, arguably Yosemite’s most scenic trail.įor those who are motivated for a full-day of hiking there’s arguably not a better trail to showcase the park’s natural treasures. If you're here in the morning or early afternoon with good weather then you have a terrific straight on view of the Mt. Panorama Point is a large rock outcropping and has great views to the west. If you really want to stick to the official trails keep on the BCT until it intersects with the Panorama Point Trail, otherwise follow the unofficial trail up for just a short way until you pop out at Panorama Point. You'll see a log blocking the unofficial and unsigned trail up to Panorama Point. 5 mile and when you see the 1.5 mile marker, look to the opposite side of the trail. Start heading uphill (keeping your eyes and ears peeled for mountain bikers) and follow the good trail as it rolls along through the evergreen forest.Īt the 1 mile mark there is a rock outcropping that provides the first views west towards Mt. While the hike has been pleasant up to this point, this is where it gets really fun. Here, the BCT turns to the left and heads straight uphill. You'll pass by a (seemingly) wonderful private event venue and turn a sharp corner at which point you'll find yourself at another trailhead for the BCT. The trail winds along through cottonwoods and skirting the canyon wall. The trail is relatively flat and follows Bear Creek through wonderful groves of cottonwoods trees.įrom the parking area, head west on the Bear Creek Trail and follow the flat trail along Bear Creek. The stretch of the BCT that runs through Lair o' the Bear is extremely pretty and easy to hike. The Bear Creek Trail runs all the way from Little Park, through Lair o' the Bear Park and Corwina Park, and ends at O'Fallon Park (8 miles later). The main hike at Lair o' the Bear Park is the Bruins Bluff hike, bu the park also contains almost 2 miles of the Bear Creek Trail. Exit at the Morrison Exit, drive through the town of Morrison and head up through Bear Creek Canyon (74) to the trailhead on the left, just past the town of Ideldale. ![]() Directions: From Denver, take I-70 West to C-470 East.
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