Seasonal Guided Summit Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Choose a seasonal Yosemite summit hike with a local guide
Duration
10 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, transportation, water
Highlights
Hike a Yosemite National Park summit route matched to the season you visit, with a local guide leading the way. Choose from routes ranging from moderate to extremely strenuous, with options for private hikes.
- Pick a seasonal route from Dewey Point to Half Dome Summit
- Hike with a local guide who is a Wilderness First Responder
- Explore Yosemite Valley viewpoints, waterfalls, and high-country trails
- Ride in provided transportation from select locations along Highway 120
- Choose a private hike option for your group
- Bring your own lunch or add a custom hiker’s lunch
What's Included
- Local guide (Wilderness First Responder)
- Transportation from select locations along Highway 120
- National Park entrance fee, if applicable
- Echo water bottle
- Filtered water
- First aid and emergency equipment
Things to know
Recommended for hikers age 12 and older. The October Half Dome Summit hike requires an additional permit. Beginning in 2026, non-U.S. residents age 16 and older may be charged a Yosemite nonresident fee ($100 per person or $250 per group) at the gate.
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: 50% refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before; within 48 hours or no-shows are not refunded. Full refund if Echo cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
FAQs
Lunch is not included. You typically can’t buy lunch during the hike, so bring a bag lunch or add a custom hiker’s lunch.
Wear layers and hiking boots or shoes (trainers, hiking boots, or hiking sandals all work). Avoid denim or other cotton clothing since it retains moisture and can be uncomfortable.
Bring layered clothing, a brimmed hat and sunglasses, sun block and insect repellent, a camera and binoculars, lunch, and about 1 liter of water per person.
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.
