Re: TR: North Rim of Yosemite Valley

Hello everyone. Last weekend, 3/27-28, went backpacking along the north rim of Yosemite Valley. Started up the Mirror Lake / Snow Creek TH, to Indian Rock, North Dome, and down the Yosemite Falls TH. It was my first time in this area. The views were magnificent. Temperatures were in the low 70s during the day and in the low 40s during the night. Water is still running strong on Snow Creek; could hear the sound of the waterfall from the trail junction near the footbridge. There was a steady flow of water on Lehamite Creek and Indian Canyon Creek. There was no water at Royal Arch Creek; it looked bone dry, not sure if it carried any water this year. Camped around Indian Rock with awesome views covering Mt. Hoffman, Cloud's Rest, Half Dome, and the Valley. Below are some photos; many more here. Enjoy!

Cascade on Snow Creek




Sunset at Natural Arch




Milky Way over Half Dome


Stars over Half Dome


Half Dome and erratics


Awesome view


Upper Yosemte Falls


Half Dome, Mt. Clark

SPECTACULAR photos!

I did that same route as a day hike 2 years ago.
Your pictures are better than my memories.

great photos! Thanks for posting these.

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Noice! Very cool photos.

Sorry for delay, we were out when u posted. That was a glorious weekend wasn't it? Gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing!!!

Oh, and that was my very first full backpacking trip! Two nights, three days, some challenges, but lovely!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/08/2015 07:10PM by JustKeepWalking.

Thank for sharing. Love your pictures.

Wow, you took some fantastic photos on your backpacking trip!

Thanks for sharing them.

Beautiful photos!

Thanks everyone!

Great pics. Did Snow Creek a couple of years back and camped across from HD. What a place!