Sites Beyond Yosemite Valley
 
While Yosemite Valley can be quite crowded, especially in the high season there are many adventures to be had beyond its boarders. Consider hiking to Sentinel Dome, with its gorgeous 360 degree panoramic view, or Taft Point that takes you past rock fissures to an overhanging rock looking own thousands of feet on Yosemite Valley. Other attractions include Tioga Road where you can hike up to a high country lake. Â
You will also find trails that depart from Tuolumne Meadows area the offer amazing views of peaks and meadows. The top of Lambert Dome shows off unparalleled views of Tuolumne. And for an easy, enjoyable walk try out the Meadows Loop in Wawona. This is a picturesque walk theta skirts the edges of Wawona Meadow. For a more strenuous hike go to Chilnualna Falls that leads to a view of one of the tallest cascades outside Yosemite Valley.Â