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| Hiking | 6.04 Miles |
2,033 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.04 Miles | 3 Hrs 17 Mns | | 2.20 mph |
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| partners | | We headed to Yosemite on our second day and set up camp in White Wolf. We had the afternoon for some hiking so we headed back towards Tuolumne Meadows. Claire and I had our sights set on Mount Hoffman while Chumley was heading for Tenaya Peak. We dropped him off at the Sunrise Trailhead and then drove over to the May Lake Trailhead and started hiking soon after.
The first mile is fairly easy as you hike up to May Lake. From there we headed southwest on a well defined trail. The trail makes a solid climb up a rocky gully and then turns to the northwest and makes an aggressive climb for the summit. This climb took some effort as we made steady progress and stopped to admire the amazing views of Yosemite. Mount Hoffman is the geographical center of Yosemite and climbs to 10,850 ft. It was a clear day and we could see for miles!
The true summit finally comes into view roughly a half mile out. We could feel the elevation at this point and slowly headed up. The final push to the summit is a scramble that gets the heart rate up but is fairly straightforward. We took a direct route up and felt elated on the summit! The 360 views are just jaw dropping! We took a break and enjoyed a snack. There was a father and son on the summit too and they were good company. After we had our fill we started the descent. We opted for a safer descent that made a zigzag down. Once below the scramble section we made solid time back to the trailhead and met up with Chumley soon after.
Mount Hoffman is a sweet hike that only takes a few hours. The views are jaw dropping and the climb up is really fun. This is the perfect hike for those looking to get away from the crowds and off the beaten path. |
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