Clouds Rest 17-Mile Summit Hike in Yosemite National Park
Hike to Clouds Rest for wide Yosemite views with a local guide
Duration
8:00 AM - 6:00PM
Includes
Guide, transport, park fees
Highlights
Hike the 14.5-mile round-trip route to Clouds Rest and take in views across Yosemite from the summit. Travel with a local guide and enjoy included transportation from select spots along Highway 120.
- Climb to the Clouds Rest summit on a strenuous day hike
- Take in views toward Tenaya Lake, Half Dome, and more
- Follow your guide along switchbacks, ridges, and cliff edges
- Start from select meeting locations along Highway 120
- Choose a private hike option for your group
What's Included
- Local guide (Wilderness First Responder)
- Transportation from several locations along Highway 120
- National Park reservation and entrance fee, if applicable
- Echo water bottle
- Filtered water
- First aid and emergency equipment
Things to know
Recommended for hikers ages 13 and older. Lunch is not included, so bring a picnic lunch or purchase a Custom Hiker's Lunch. Beginning in 2026, non-U.S. residents age 16+ may be charged a Yosemite entry fee of $100 per person or $250 per group.
Cancellation Policy
Easy Cancelations Rate: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a $25.00 processing fee; within 24 hours refunded 50%. Non-Refundable Rate: cancel at least 48 hours before scheduled adventure refunded 50%; within 48 hours and no shows not refunded. No cancellation fee if Echo cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
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FAQs
Expect cliff edges, narrow ridges, and steep drop-offs. This route may bother you if you have acrophobia (fear of heights).
Yes. Lunch is not included, so bring a picnic lunch or purchase a Custom Hiker’s Lunch.
Wear layered clothing and avoid cotton (including denim). Bring sturdy trainers or hiking shoes/boots (no flip flops), plus a brimmed hat and sunglasses, sun block, and insect repellent. Pack a day pack and your lunch; a swimsuit is optional for a post-hike dip.
Meeting details
Select Locations Along Highway 120
Related locations
Yosemite National Park
Admission includedStanding on the valley floor of Yosemite National Park, the scale of what surrounds you takes a moment to absorb. El Capitan rises nearly 3,000 feet on one side while Half Dome anchors the eastern skyline. Ribbons of snowmelt cascade from ledges high above, and the Merced River moves quietly through meadows of tall grass below. Yosemite National Park rewards those who linger long enough to notice the smaller details alongside the grand ones.
