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Yosemite National Park: Half DomeFor $55, you can bus-and-train from the Bay Area and hike a classic 15.7-mile route to the top of this iconic peak. Yosemite National Park: Mist TrailA short 3-mile out-and-back full of rainbows, waterfalls, and sprawling mountainside views, this Yosemite classic isn't called the Mist Trail for nothing. Yosemite National Park: Hetch Hetchy-Vernon Lake LoopEnjoy the quiet trails and scenic views of Yosemite Valley's less-traveled twin on this 28.7-mile overnighter. Early season is marked by waterfalls surging with spring meltoff.
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Yosemite NP: Upper Yosemite Falls TrailVery beautiful hike to the top of Yosemite Falls. Steep, rock trails but with a beautiful view of all of Yosemite Valley and clear views of Half Dome. Yosemite NP: Mariposa GroveImpressive hike through the massive Sequia Trees. A moderate walk with enough of an uphill to make it challenging. See Trees such as The Grizzly Giant, California Tunnel Tree, the Faithful Couple and others on this beautiful hike. Yosemite National Park: The North RimSavor Yosemite's icons in solitude on this 4-day exploration.
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Readers' Choice 2012: Top 3 - West HikesThe region's best picks from our top field correspondent, who's notched more than 1,800 trail miles throughout the West and mapped 116 trips. 
National Parks: YosemiteEnjoy this legendary park (without the legendary crowds) on a four-day trip through the Clark Range. 
National Park SlideshowsSee scores of stunning images from the Grand Canyon, Denali, Yosemite, and more. |
Right Place, Perfect TimeSee Yosemite's river of ice, witness there-and-gone meteor showers in Hawaii, and mark your calendar for eight more fleeting natural wonders. |
Yosemite Valley's North RimKelly Bastone trekked forgotten trails to capture these Yosemite photos. 
Readers' Choice 2009 Winning PhotosIt was tough to pick just one winning photo this year with all the top-notch submissions. So, here are the top five. |
Backpacker Magazine: 3D Flyover, Yosemite's North RimFollow writer Kelly Bastone on a long-forgotten trail on Yosemite North Rim's for eagle eye views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and more. 
3D Flyover: Yosemite National ParkOn this crowd-free 60-miler, you'll follow in John Muir and Ansel Adams's bootprints on a high-country trek to the best views in the Range of Light. |
Packing for a Backcountry Ski DayKristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing. |
Adjust Your Pack Straps on the TrailMaximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments. |
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