The Pohono Trail • Hike • California • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

login for filter options

Jun 30 2023

toddak

Guides 13
Routes 38
Photos 1,651
Triplogs 577

60 male

Joined Nov 15 2005
Jackson, CA

The Pohono Trail

Sierra Nevada, CA

The Pohono Trail

Sierra Nevada, CA

Hiking		Jun 30 2023
		toddak • Triplogs 577

Hiking	24.00 Miles	5,300 AEG

Hiking	24.00 Miles	11 Hrs 30 Mns	2.09 mph
	5,300 ft AEG

no routes

Linked

linked

Taft Point and The Fissures

Sentinel Dome Trail

Four Mile Trail

West Valley Floor

Partners

none

no partners

Excellent loop hike from Tunnel View: up Pohono then east along the rim, down Four Mile and back on Valley Loop trails, checking off 9 vista points along the way. Great views and water everywhere.

_____________________

1 archive

Sep 10 2018

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Dewey Point, CA

Hiking		Sep 10 2018
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	8.13 Miles	1,559 AEG

Hiking	8.13 Miles
	1,559 ft AEG

Linked

linked

McGurk Meadow

The Pohono Trail

Partners

partners

johnlp

Tortoise_Hiker

glacier point road had been closed for the ferguson fire, just opening back up august 30th
we had wanted to come up here last year - another fire closure
dewey point is accessed via the pohono trail, which runs from tunnel view below to glacier point
an easier route is to start at mcgurk meadow and link up with the pohono trail for an eight mile out and back
quite chilly when we started around 7:45
frost was visible on the grass in the meadows and on a wooden bridge over a small creek
the mcgurk trail passes through alternating forest and meadow, with a few grassy sections
very moderate elevation change
an enjoyable stroll through a pretty mixed pine forest
met up with the pohono trail in just under two miles, heading west to dewey point
a couple of gradual ascents as we got closer to the edge
nice open area at dewey point, with wonderful views of el cap, half dome, clouds rest and yosemite valley
again spent some time checking out the area and taking photos
it would have been fun to go further west to crocker and stanford points, but we had more to do from glacier point road
retraced our route back to mcgurk meadow
temps warmed up nicely
saw no one until within a mile or two of the trailhead
nice to have dewey point to ourselves

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Wooden Dwelling

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Dewey Point El Capitan

_____________________

hazhole

Sep 10 2018

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Dewey Point, CA

Hiking		Sep 10 2018
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	8.40 Miles	1,196 AEG

Hiking	8.40 Miles	3 Hrs 9 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,196 ft AEG

no routes

Linked

linked

McGurk Meadow

The Pohono Trail

Partners

partners

johnlp

trekkin_gecko

We started this hike from the McGurk Meadow trailhead. From there we hiked out to Dewey Point and back.If we are just talking about the trail and not including destination,this may be my favorite trail of this years Yosemite trip. Mild up and downs, meadows(with frost),frosty little bridge, plenty of trees, Lots of small and huge pine cones and some good views at Dewey point. You also get to see Jack McGurk's old cabin (Pre 1900) which was cool. With the old Cabin and mine at Gaylor Lakes and now this cabin it turned out to be some interesting history of the area. We also had the trail to ourselves until half way back from Dewey Point

. Very enjoyable start to our Glacier Point Road adventures for the day. Later on in the day we would see a BEAR in the same area

. Possible eating on a Deer. Maybe roadkill...? Great Morning

!

_____________________

Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

1 archive

Sep 10 2018

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Dewey Point, CA

Hiking		Sep 10 2018
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.13 Miles	1,559 AEG

Hiking	8.13 Miles
	1,559 ft AEG

no routes

Linked

linked

McGurk Meadow

The Pohono Trail

Partners

partners

Tortoise_Hiker

trekkin_gecko

Nice hike to an awesome view point.

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Dewey Point El Capitan Yosemite Valley

Meteorology

Meteorology [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Frost

_____________________

“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Sep 10 2017

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Yosemite Valley Tourist Day, CA

Hiking		Sep 10 2017
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	8.81 Miles	1,580 AEG

Hiking	8.81 Miles
	1,580 ft AEG

Linked

linked

The Pohono Trail

Bridalveil Fall Trail

Lower Yosemite Fall

Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite NP

Partners

partners

Tortoise_Hiker

we packed up our camp at crane flat early and hit the road into yosemite valley
parked at the tunnel and hiked up to inspiration point on the pohono trail
extremely smoky this day, limiting views
a good hike anyway
next hit the very short trail to bridal veil fall
still flowing due to abundance of snow this year
made one stop across from el capitan and walked down to the river
we saw a doe with two fawns and a very nice view of el cap
parked at yosemite valley lodge where we would be staying the next two nights
did the easy loop to lower yosemite fall, also flowing well
jumped on the shuttle to mirror lake trailhead
there were a lot of gnats on this hike but we did the full loop anyway
back on the shuttle for lunch at the grill in the village, then checked into the lodge
ended up going back out to tunnel view close to sunset
photo ops were much better with less smoke
fun day doing most of the easy valley hikes
totally touristy for our first visit to the park
this was kind of a plan b since glacier point road was closed due to fire

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Bridalveil Fall Clouds Rest El Capitan Half Dome Inspiration Point - Mariposa County Lower Yosemite Fall Upper Yosemite Falls Yosemite Valley

_____________________

hazhole

1 archive

Sep 10 2017

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Yosemite Valley Tourist Day, CA

Hiking		Sep 10 2017
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	8.81 Miles	1,580 AEG

Hiking	8.81 Miles
	1,580 ft AEG

no routes

Linked

linked

The Pohono Trail

Bridalveil Fall Trail

Lower Yosemite Fall

Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite NP

Partners

partners

trekkin_gecko

Today was a day for plan B. Glacier Point Road was closed due to the fire crews staging there. We hit a some easier stuff in the valley instead. This was the most smoke haze we had seen so far. The morning Views of the Yosemite Valley were bad. Other views we got to see like the falls and such were not as bad. For sure better then the pics let on... It was nice to see some of the Yosemite Valley landmarks for the first time. We noticed the smoke easing up and gave Tunnel View another chance before sunset at it was a lot better. It was nice to look around in the valley and take it a little easier before tomorrows bigger hike.

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Bridalveil Fall El Capitan Inspiration Point - Mariposa County Lower Yosemite Fall Mirror Lake Upper Yosemite Falls Yosemite Valley

_____________________

Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

1 archive

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

username		X
password		X