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El Capitan

Yosemite National Park, CA
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Rock climbing
Description: Challenging, popular rock to climb in Yosemite.
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corning ne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

it is amazing to look up there and see those rock climbing crazy people doing their thing. More

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Brooklyn NY
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This symbol of the park is breathtaking. We sent 4 days hiking around the park and always made up our business to get another glimpse of El Capitan. More

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Fresno, CA
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134 reviews 134 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Beautiful part of the valley, incredible scenery, must see. More

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Kyle, Texas
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Can't think of climbing such a cliff! Saw a few of the climbers. Striking view. More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

This partly why a lot of people come here. When the sun is right it really brings out the impressive nature of the rock that typically takes 3 days to scale! More

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California
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126 reviews 126 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Take some time and part at the base. The road goes right along and there is a large meadow across the road. A good place for a tailgate picnic, look up. Lenses help to make out that those little spots way up there are men and women climbing the face. This is world class climbing. You don't have to be... More

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Allentown
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

WOW! Take lots of pictures, but it is not the same as in person!!! More

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Sacramento, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

There are several parking areas along the Valley floor road that offer great views of El Capitan. During the spring-fall months you can almost always spot climbers (various locations and routes) especially if you bring a good pair of binoculars. Some folks bring telescopes which is even better. There are nice meadows with great views, bring a picnic lunch, and... More

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Rochester, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

great picture and scenery one of the must sees when staying in Yosemite More

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San Francisco, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This rock rules! Not only in size and grandeur but the attraction that it has for climbers is inexplicable. These human beings are but a mere speck. One can only marvel at this natural wonder. No wonder why John Muir fell in love with this park! More

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