Yosemite Falls/Snow Creek Loop

The Yosemite Falls/Snow Creek hike is the perfect trip for anyone looking for a challenge (beware; this is the mother of all Stairmaster workouts), and is already visiting the Valley but want to stay away from the Half Dome craziness. With views into the valley for most of your hike is worth the heavy breathing and bouts of exposure here and there.

Rates

• 5 Day Hike - $1497

About

This Discovery Treks backpacking tour is a great alternative to the ever popular, and crowded, Half Dome 3 day trip. While also starting from Yosemite Valley, the Yosemite Falls/Snow Creek tour will have you leaving the day hiking crowds behind after a few miles as you ascend on the Upper Yosemite Falls trail. You will hike up the tallest fall in the park, as well as the lower 48 states, hike to the top of El Capitan (and wonder why all these people are climbing it when you can just hike to the top), see Half Dome from across the Valley from the less populated North Dome, and then make your way back to the Valley, finishing the loop via the Snow Creek trail.

A 3 day trip is also available covering the same route but with less time for side hikes and exploration. A 5 day will give you an extra day camping at Snow Creek for some time to explore more of the North Rim of Yosemite Valley!

*Route Variation - Our specific hiking route and campsites on each departure are dependent upon permit availability.

What's included?

• 5pm orientation the afternoon prior to your hike at Yosemite Valley at the backpacker's camp.
• Backpacking permits.
• Tent camping each night on the trail plus the night of orientation at the backpacker's camp*.
• All food while on the trail prepared by your guide - from dinner at orientation through breakfast on the last day*.
• Double occupancy tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack, trekking poles. A single tent is available for an additional $50.
• A certified, medically trained guide that will lead you safely on your journey.
• An unforgettable experience!
• *Camping at backpackers camp, dinner the night of orientation and breakfast the morning of the trip is $50/person additional and is not mandatory.

Our prices do not include guide gratuity (10-15% of tour cost is recommended).

Pickup Locations
**Shuttle - this trip starts along Glacier Point Rd. If you do not have your own transportation and are taking YARTS, you will need to reserve space on the early (8:30am) Glacier Point Tour shuttle. Spaces are limited and there is a fee.