Hike, backpack, bring the kids-there's a trail for you in Yosemite National Park.


With its towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, and lush meadows, Yosemite National Park offers boundless outdoor adventures. Now in its second edition, Top Trails: Yosemite, by Elizabeth Wenk and Jeffrey P. Schaffer, describes the park's classic destinations and lesser-known jewels in 45 must-do hikes.


As part of the award-winning Top Trails series, this updated guide includes innovative trail-feature charts with information on child-friendly trails, wildflowers, scenic vistas, and more. Detailed route maps and elevation profiles, along with expert trail commentary, ensure that you know what to expect on every outing. Trailhead directions and "don't get lost" milestones help you to find where you need to go. Campground, RV, hotel, resort, and facility information provide extra details to plan your perfect trip.


Top Trails: Yosemite includes treks to the base of Yosemite Falls, to the top of Half Dome, and across remote wilderness high in the Sierra Nevada. Whether you're looking for a scenic stroll to stretch your legs, a full-day adventure, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you'll find it here.