Pack smart for Yosemite's granite peaks and valley trails
Build My Yosemite Pack List →Yosemite National Park spans nearly 1,200 square miles of Sierra Nevada wilderness, famous for granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Half Dome and El Capitan draw climbers and hikers from around the world. Use this packing guide as a starting point, then let PackList's AI personalize it based on your exact dates, activities, and gear preferences.
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
44°F — Clear (current forecast).
Tioga Road & Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Permits Update Information
Wilderness permit reservations for Tioga Road and Tuolumne Meadows trailheads will become available as follows: -Start dates through May 31: self-registration -Start dates from June 1 through June 4: 100% of reservations release on Recreation.gov on Thursday, May 28, at 7 am -Start dates from June 5 through June 17: Remaining 40% of reservations release on Recreation.gov seven days in advance, starting on Friday, May 29, at 7 am
Altitude sickness can occur above 8,000 ft — acclimatize before big hikes
Wildlife encounters: keep 50 ft from bears, 25 ft from other wildlife
Weather changes rapidly — always carry extra layers
Half Dome cables can be crowded in summer — start before dawn
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