HG - Thanks for a great series of videos about hiking my favorite national park. I hiked North Dome back in 1995 and saw only three other people on the trail and only one of them was on the dome at the same time I was (he was there when I arrived and left well before I did). If you want solitude and great views, this is the hike. I want to do this one again, but at age 62 it will take me a bit longer than last time. :-) On the other hand, I hiked the Mist Trail/Clark Point Trail/JMT to the top of Nevada Fall in 2019 and did well enough. That was my 16th time to the top of Vernal and 7th time to the top of Nevada).
Those are some nice hikes, glad they're faves for you too. And give North Dome a try, it's not so bad, prob easier than Nevada Fall overall. I love the (relative) solitude too. I've done this at sunrise and have been alone (until heading back) as well. Hoping to sneak another trip to YNP in this summer and hit some Hetch Hetchy hikes in.
Such a great video! Stayed in the June lake area recently and a Yosemite Valley hike was on my goal list. Referenced your site and this video for my planning, so thank you! It was beyond helpful. Tough but fulfilling hike (as a non-experienced hiker). And, Indian Rock Arch was definitely worth it. Really enjoy your content!
I've never made it to North Dome. I thought I might earlier this year, as an extension to the Yosemite falls hike. Fate did not smile on me though - it was a hot, sunny day and I accidentally left my hat at home. Rather than getting baked on the granite, I decided to head back down. Still on my list to do - maybe next year! Thanks for the video.
The views from the top of this hike and Cloud’s Rest are almost the same. So why is Half Dome so popular and not these other amazing hikes? What’s the difference?
Yea, Half Dome has the cables which people find as a challenge, but personally I enjoy these other hikes more. People die on the cables too, which is not worth the risk for me. I had a bad experience on Half Dome last year where someone in front of me panicked on the cables, slipped, and fell, knocking me and some other folks over. No one died but it really scared me. And then a week later a girl panicked and fell to her death. In my book that makes Half Dome not worth it. You can use a Via Ferrata kit to make the Cables safer, and I'll have a guide up in the next few weeks for Half Dome with the kit.
Thank you Cris for the introduction. I heard about this one but have not looked at the hike. Very high possibility and I will save this one for future reverence!
This is a great one fairly short. No water in summer. When you get to where he is standing go down and left instead of to the end. It takes you to the end above valley meadow area. Has a mini forest. But you cannot go wrong in Yosemite.
Cris, Thanks again for this great video and guide via your website. We were able to get a digital entry ticket and spent a few days hiking around Yosemite. Your guide for North Dome was absolutely spot-on! Great advice to save some energy in the tank for the climb out. The view from North Dome was truly remarkable and worth the hike! Your turn-by-turns were very helpful. All of the cairns were knocked over/missing but the trail was still really easy to follow (7/21/2020). A real hidden gem of a hike! ($20 to you via PayPal!!)
Thanks for the donation and glad the guide was helpful! The North Dome hike is a great one too, I'm happy that you got to check it out. It's a hike that gets overshadowed by Half Dome and Clouds Rest but should be up there. Great views without the crowds.
Is Porcupine Creek always running? I'm sleeping at North Dome and will need to carry water. The map shows crossing the creek twice, does the second crossing have reliable water? (It's been a low water year and some creeks are dry.) Thanks for your help! Also - do you have a video of Eagle Point back to Porcupine Creek Parking area? Bless you!
I've always seen it with water but I'm guessing end of summer it might be low. All the water is toward the first half of the hike. No video from Eagle Point (yet)
@@Hikingguy I think that the Ranger said that Lehamite Creek should still have water....you cross this before Yosemite creek on the way to Eagle Point. Wondering if you recall passing this one and the water there! Maybe not, but thought I'd ask. Thanks for the videos, I'm a regular Yosemite hiker and I like your stuff.
Arches in granite are indeed rare, but Indian Arch, or Indian Rock Arch, is not the only natural arch in Yosemite. Check out our two RUclips videos about the arches of Yosemite. ruclips.net/video/UkIbD3JwMak/видео.html ruclips.net/video/I4fKI92mpBk/видео.html
Good narration and very informative 👍🏼
There is no water! In summer. Muddy little creek. Take a gallon.
Very helpful. Thank you!
HG - Thanks for a great series of videos about hiking my favorite national park. I hiked North Dome back in 1995 and saw only three other people on the trail and only one of them was on the dome at the same time I was (he was there when I arrived and left well before I did). If you want solitude and great views, this is the hike. I want to do this one again, but at age 62 it will take me a bit longer than last time. :-) On the other hand, I hiked the Mist Trail/Clark Point Trail/JMT to the top of Nevada Fall in 2019 and did well enough. That was my 16th time to the top of Vernal and 7th time to the top of Nevada).
Those are some nice hikes, glad they're faves for you too. And give North Dome a try, it's not so bad, prob easier than Nevada Fall overall. I love the (relative) solitude too. I've done this at sunrise and have been alone (until heading back) as well. Hoping to sneak another trip to YNP in this summer and hit some Hetch Hetchy hikes in.
Such a great video! Stayed in the June lake area recently and a Yosemite Valley hike was on my goal list. Referenced your site and this video for my planning, so thank you! It was beyond helpful. Tough but fulfilling hike (as a non-experienced hiker). And, Indian Rock Arch was definitely worth it. Really enjoy your content!
Thank you and glad you got to enjoy that hike - it's def one of the under appreciated adventures at Yosemite. 👍
This was an intense hike as a first time backpacker. Absolutely worth the views though!
What a great video. It's full of helpful information and great views!!! Thank you.
I've never made it to North Dome. I thought I might earlier this year, as an extension to the Yosemite falls hike. Fate did not smile on me though - it was a hot, sunny day and I accidentally left my hat at home. Rather than getting baked on the granite, I decided to head back down. Still on my list to do - maybe next year! Thanks for the video.
Yea, bag it next time. It's a great extension from the Yosemite Falls Trail. Also fun to hit going up Snow Creek. So many beautiful options...
@@Hikingguy That might be the first time I've seen someone refer to the Snow Creek trail as fun! Never hiked it though - I'll add it to my list!
Good one. Interesting to see some of the lesser known hikes. Have you been staying around Yosemite the past week? Thanks for doing these videos!
Yes, spent a few weeks up there recently and a longer time last year... have a few more coming...
The views from the top of this hike and Cloud’s Rest are almost the same. So why is Half Dome so popular and not these other amazing hikes? What’s the difference?
Yea, Half Dome has the cables which people find as a challenge, but personally I enjoy these other hikes more. People die on the cables too, which is not worth the risk for me. I had a bad experience on Half Dome last year where someone in front of me panicked on the cables, slipped, and fell, knocking me and some other folks over. No one died but it really scared me. And then a week later a girl panicked and fell to her death. In my book that makes Half Dome not worth it. You can use a Via Ferrata kit to make the Cables safer, and I'll have a guide up in the next few weeks for Half Dome with the kit.
Beautiful views, thanks for sharing this!
One day I’ll have to get down south and hike Yosemite!
Thanks, and yea, def worth a trip, Yosemite is unlike anywhere else...
Great video! Thank you for posting fantastic directions and tips!
Thank you - enjoy the hike - it's a great one!
Thank you Cris for the introduction. I heard about this one but have not looked at the hike. Very high possibility and I will save this one for future reverence!
You're welcome! Def worth putting on the hit list, it's a great one...
This is awesome! We're planning on hiking North Dome tomorrow so this video was super helpful to figure out what to expect from the hike!
Have fun! 👍👍👍👍
Excellent Video. Is a Half Dome video in the works?
Ha, thanks, and yes, actually it is!
This is a great one fairly short. No water in summer. When you get to where he is standing go down and left instead of to the end. It takes you to the end above valley meadow area. Has a mini forest. But you cannot go wrong in Yosemite.
Great video! Really helpful for us to prepare for the hike:)
Glad it was helpful! 👍👍
Cris, Thanks again for this great video and guide via your website. We were able to get a digital entry ticket and spent a few days hiking around Yosemite. Your guide for North Dome was absolutely spot-on! Great advice to save some energy in the tank for the climb out. The view from North Dome was truly remarkable and worth the hike! Your turn-by-turns were very helpful. All of the cairns were knocked over/missing but the trail was still really easy to follow (7/21/2020). A real hidden gem of a hike! ($20 to you via PayPal!!)
Thanks for the donation and glad the guide was helpful! The North Dome hike is a great one too, I'm happy that you got to check it out. It's a hike that gets overshadowed by Half Dome and Clouds Rest but should be up there. Great views without the crowds.
Is Porcupine Creek always running? I'm sleeping at North Dome and will need to carry water. The map shows crossing the creek twice, does the second crossing have reliable water? (It's been a low water year and some creeks are dry.) Thanks for your help! Also - do you have a video of Eagle Point back to Porcupine Creek Parking area? Bless you!
I've always seen it with water but I'm guessing end of summer it might be low. All the water is toward the first half of the hike. No video from Eagle Point (yet)
@@Hikingguy I think that the Ranger said that Lehamite Creek should still have water....you cross this before Yosemite creek on the way to Eagle Point. Wondering if you recall passing this one and the water there! Maybe not, but thought I'd ask. Thanks for the videos, I'm a regular Yosemite hiker and I like your stuff.
Arches in granite are indeed rare, but Indian Arch, or Indian Rock Arch, is not the only natural arch in Yosemite. Check out our two RUclips videos about the arches of Yosemite.
ruclips.net/video/UkIbD3JwMak/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/I4fKI92mpBk/видео.html