Clouds Rest Private Hike
Day Hike Tours
1 Day 14MI / 23KM
Trip Highlights
Clouds Rest is a towering summit ridge that looks down on Half Dome and the spectacular Yosemite Valley. It’s the worthwhile destination of this hike, but the entire day is spectacular. We begin our trek along the shores of beautiful Tenaya Lake at an already high elevation of 8149 feet. We follow a level route for the first two miles, passing over the outlet streams of the Sunrise Lakes before a short steep ascent brings us to the south edge of Tenaya Canyon. After a couple of more miles a steady, but not too strenuous climb of 1000 feet in a little over 2 miles brings us to the Clouds Rest summit at 9926 feet above sea level. The vistas from the summit of this Classic Yosemite Peak are an outstanding 360-degree panorama of the surrounding “Range of Light”. One can see many of Yosemite’s most famous features including: Half Dome, the Quarter Domes, Mount Hoffmann, Vogelsang Peak, and the Cathedral Range. Looking straight down you can see Tenaya Creek, 5000 feet below!
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
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Spectacular Views
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Long Fulfilling Hike
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Iconic Yosemite Summit
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Amazing Natural & Cultural History
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Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
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Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
Day Hike Tours -
Trip Length
1 Day -
Daily Hiking Distance
14 miles -
Group Size
1-7 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
The summit of Clouds Rest is significantly exposed to vertical drop offs. To gain the summit requires walking or crawling on large boulders and granite slabs/ridges with exposure at our sides. Not recommend for people with fear of heights.
Difficulty Level
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Solitude Level
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Trip Dates
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Rates
- 1 person: $780
- 2 people: $420 per person
- 3 people: $345 per person
- 4-5 people: $290 per person
- 6-7 people: $260 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
What's Included
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you'd like, and as is possible in a day
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Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
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Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
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Use of trekking poles
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Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Yosemite
What's Not Included (Required)
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Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots -
Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
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Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall)
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Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
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Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
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Sunhat
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
This hike meets at Sunrise Trailhead early (around 6:00 AM). Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in the Sierras
Being a high mountain environment, the Sierra Nevada Mountains are prone to sudden temperature and weather shifts. This is an exciting aspect of being in the mountains. On trips in June, snow is a possibility, and the rest of the summer rain is always a possibility on your trip. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). See below for average summer temperatures:
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Valleys
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Alpine
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low
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hi
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low
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January
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49°
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26°
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45°
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25°
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February
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55°
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28°
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46°
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26°
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March
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59°
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31°
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48°
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27°
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April
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65°
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35°
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54°
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30°
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May
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73°
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42°
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62°
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37°
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June
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81°
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51°
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71°
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46°
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July
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89°
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57°
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77°
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50°
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August
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89°
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56°
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81°
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53°
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September
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82°
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51°
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71°
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46°
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October
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74°
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39°
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62°
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37°
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November
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58°
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31°
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51°
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29°
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December
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48°
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26°
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46°
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25°
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Ryan B
1 year agoAlways excellent from start to finish.
Could not be happier with my guide Daniel Cook. He did an excellent job and made a very challenging hike more than enjoyable and a lifelong memory. Wildland is the only company I will ever use (and I have been using them for about 5 years straight) for guided hikes. Always excellent from start to finish.
Greg T
4 years agoGreat Time!
Great website, super informative, awesome experience!
Scott B.
5 years agoGreat, Knowledgeable Guide
Our guide Kevin was very knowledgeable about the area, was very inspiring to my kids.. Outstanding dude!! Top notch.
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