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0.4 miles
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26 ft
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Easy Parking
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Added by Eric Bennett
Amazing trail in Yosemite National Park with incredible stargazing and distant views of Half Dome.
Just off the side of the highway, look for the pullout for Olmsted Point on your Map. There is a parking area with about 25 parking spots and the lookout point with the tree is right next to there. Come in the summertime and during a new moon to get the best views of the Milky Way. Never crowded, more low key spot spot for viewing and photography than Glacier Point.
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Sami Smith
8/3/2022
Amazing Views
Its right off the road, and definitely worth the stop to get out and take it all in. Stop for a snack, or to ...
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Anca Apostoaei
3/17/2017
Awestruck
Although you have to drive a bit to get there it's worth it. Really nice spot and the night sky it just takes your ...
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Benjamin Espinoza
7/8/2016
Lovely
Great place to star gaze the stars come up completely at around 10pm. Excellent place for photography.
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Tyler Drake
6/17/2015
Stunning views of the valley and as Eric mentioned, much smaller crowd than other scenic points in Yosemite.
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