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Sentinel Dome and Taft Point from Glacier Point

Sentinel Dome and Taft Point from Glacier Point

Trip Highlights:

Glacier Point

Sentinel Dome

Taft Point

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls

Vernal and Nevada Falls

Views of Half Dome

This trip meets and ends at Glacier Point (personal auto transport is necessary). After viewing the high country from Glacier Point, we embark on a 6.8 mile trek to both the summit of Sentinel Dome (8,122′) and to the Fissures and Taft Point. This route presents a more strenuous first mile while the remainder of the trip is more easy to moderate. This can be a great intro-hike for the family that includes awesome scenery, experiences, and accomplishments!

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Availability:

May 15 – October 15

Duration:

6-8 hours

Mileage & Difficulty:

5-6 Miles

Cost:

1-2 People: $600
3-4 People: $800
5+ People: $200-/Person

All Tours Are Private

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You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.

Book with confidence, knowing you can cancel for any reason 30 days before your trip date and receive a full, lifetime, transferable credit.

Not sure if your current trip dates work? Rest assured, you can change your trip date as many times as needed, provided you do so 30 days before both the current and the new trip dates, subject to our guide’s availability.

Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Hike from Glacier Point

Meeting Location: Glacier Point Parking Lot at 7,205′
High Point: Sentinel Dome at 8,120′
Elevation Gain & Loss: +1,150′

This trip meets and ends at Glacier Point (personal auto transport is necessary). After viewing the high country from Glacier Point, we embark on a 6.8 mile trek to both the summit of Sentinel Dome (8,120′) and to the Fissures and Taft Point. This route presents a more strenuous first mile while the remainder of the trip is more easy to moderate. This can be a great intro-hike for the family that includes awesome scenery, experiences, and accomplishments!

  • All day hikes are private and can be customized upon meeting the guide and throughout the day.
  • For a detailed packing list, please see our Day Hike Equipment List. If you have other items you would like to bring, but feel unsure, contact us at staff@lastingadventures.com to help you decide. Your guide will bring a first aid kit, water treatment supplies, toilet paper/trowel, sunscreen, bug spray, and a passion for adventure.
  • See here for our Frequently Asked Questions, Yosemite Weather, Yosemite Transportation Options, and/or Yosemite Lodging Options.
  • Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. Lasting Adventures is recognized for its commitment to safety and risk management. In this regard, the summit of peaks will not be attempted when clouds are in close proximity.
  • Should reservations be necessary to enter Yosemite, your booking confirmation with us will serve as your entry reservation for the days booked with us.
  • You will need to pay the required entrance fee upon arrival. Additional fees may apply for international visitors. Entrance fees and additional fees are not included in your purchase.

Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.

Yes, we book all of our Day Hikes as private and do not have an option to join a group. The only exception is our Half Dome in a Day hike in Yosemite, which allows up to 5 guests and 1 guide per trip.

Unfortunately, no, we do not schedule half-day tours. However, as every Day Hike is private, you can modify and customize your day with the guide as needed upon meeting and/or throughout the tour. For example, if you need (or prefer) to end at a specific time, just let the guide know when you meet, and they can make that happen.

Yes, and lucky you, as you will have a private guide for that day.

Yes, see here for our Day Hike Equipment List.

Our Guides will supply trekking poles, the gloves for Half Dome cables, and will also carry first-aid supplies and water purification devices for water along the way. They also carry bathroom supplies (toilet paper, trowel, hand sanitizer), bug repellent, suntan lotion, and they are always armed with fun, natural facts and stories from the park.

No, and we suggest you bring your own trail lunch, snacks, and full water bottles.

Yes, parking is always available at our meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the day.

Although past clients have said they were glad they rented a vehicle, there are limited public transportation options for most of the trips we offer in Yosemite. See here for additional information: Yosemite Transportation Options.

See our Day Hike Cancellation Policy on our  Terms and Conditions Page, which is summarized below:

  • More than 30 days before the trip date, we will grant a full refund, minus $25/person, and a 2.7% processing fee for credit card transactions.
  • With 72 hours’ notice, we will retain 50% of the total trip cost.
  • Within 72 hours, no refunds or credits will be issued.

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Availability

May 15 – October 15
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