![]() It does not have that steep, death-defying feel that Taft Point has, but you’re still pretty high up there. The top of the dome is quite large with space to move around and take in the different views. Sentinel Dome is a large granite dome that you can scale to get an incredible 360-degree view of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Nevada Falls, and more. His staff set up a luncheon for the presidential party at the flat area next what is now called Taft Point. ![]() Taft was apparently 300lbs and the horses brought were not strong enough to carry him. From Glacier Point, he had planned to take horses down to the valley floor. President William Howard Taft visited Yosemite in October 1909 and hosted by John Muir. I find Taft Point and Fissures to be a thrilling way to experience the view.Ī little history for this dramatic viewpoint. And guess where the trail goes – right next to the Fissures. Right next to Taft Point, the Fissures is a section where breaks and cracks in the rock drop one thousand feet. This creates a great, uninterrupted view that many argue is better than Glacier Point. There is only one small section of railing, with most of the area without any kind of railing. Warning for those with a fear of heights: steep drops ahead. Taft Point has a fantastic view of the Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. Let’s briefly talk about each destination to help you decide if you can only go to one. You may have young kids, a bum knee, or a limited amount of time. There are many circumstances in which you may not be able to do the entire loop and I get that. I didn’t realize how fun it is to compare the different years! Check the level of Yosemite Falls. In 2013, 2014, or 2015 boyfriend and I did only Sentinel Dome, but I am having difficulty retrieving any of those photos. Hah! I wore the maroon shirt with black shorts in 2019 when my boyfriend and I only went to Taft Point after Rafting the Merced River. ![]() The white/blue with purple shorts is from 2016 with my dad. ![]() I’m going to include photos from various years – from 2016 to 2019. Personally, I will take a hike to one of these destinations over going to Glacier Point any day. I’ve done both of these points individually when pressed for time and also as a fantastic loop to make a morning or day of it. Then, over at Sentinel dome, you’ll get an incredible 360 view of Half Dome, the Yosemite Valley, and the surrounding area. Within this 5.5 mile loop, you will visit a heart-pounding 2,000ft drop off above the Yosemite Valley while looking across at Yosemite Falls. This hike is one of my favorites in Yosemite National Park because you get serious bang for your buck. ![]()
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