Know Before You Go:

• As of Spring 2021, this trail has many dozens of downed trees; getting around them can be a challenge at times.

• There are many great camping options along this trail including Crocker, Dewey, Taft and Glacier Points.

• If you have two cars or can arrange for a ride you can do this hike as a point to point which will halve the distance.

• There are many small streams to refill water if you hike in the late spring - later in the year Bridalveil Creek is the best place to get water.

• Overnight permits are required to camp on this trail, you can reserve them through recreation.gov starting in 2022.

• Bear canisters to store food are required in this area.