The Glacier Point Road, which provides the only access by car to the top of the point, was closed the first week of our visit. It opened on Memorial Day weekend and we very glad it did. The view from the top of the point to Yosemite Valley and beyond is incredible. You can see the snow piles on the side of the road.
During our ride up with friends David and Gloria we happened upon a Mother Bear (Sow) and two cubs.
Don't you just want to take one home with you. They are so cute and cuddly.
Anyway, at the top the view is outstanding. The viewpoint is 7200 feet down to the valley and beyond.
This photo shows both the Nevada and Vernal Falls.
The upper Nevada Falls drops some 594 feet.
The lower Vernal Falls drops 317 feet.
You can see Half Dome on the right side of this picture. Half Dome can be climbed when the
cabled ladder system that enables climbers to negotiate the 425-foot sheer granite dome to and from its summit.
In this photo you can see Yosemite Falls and the valley below. The view is as impressive as it looks.
Wow!!! gr8 pics... Seems you guys had a great time time hiking & clicking pics at yosemite... My husband & i have been thinking of going there for a long time. It is only 4 hours drive from where we live in California. After seeing u r pics i think the best time to go there is in spring before it gets hot. We will definitely visit the glacier point as well & take an easier :) hike to the waterfalls... Thanks for all the info regarding yosemite..
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