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Glacier Point

Yosemite National Park, CA
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Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Description: This rustic geological formation is most famous for the magnificent sunsets that can be viewed from its top.
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Macomb, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Our wedding on Glacier Point was a spectacular event! The breathtaking view was fabulous. I never wanted to leave, a fairytale wedding!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Be sure to fit this gem into your trip to Yosemite. I highly recommend seeing the valley first, though, to help give you some perspective on your height and view of the floor below. You're literally towering a couple of thousand feet above Yosemite Valley below. The views are absolutely breath-taking.

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Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Amazing views and worth the drive to see fantastic views of the park. We drove our own car an it took about an hour to get there.

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Trinity
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

We almost did not drive all the way up based off of the recommendation of a tour bus driver. I am glad we did not listen. The views are unmatched and Glacier Point provides an amazing vantage point to see the entire valley and the many notable rock formations.

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Glendale, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We went over there for a sunset view. It was amazing! There's a ranger's talk about all the peaks you see and after you can see the stars about the stars as well. The views are breath taking. You can have a closer look at half dome and can see people climbing it through the telescope. Wonderful experience. It's kind... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Cannot beat this view in Yosemite Park, simply magnificent. There's also a snack shop which is a big plus for this popular site. Plenty of parking so no need to fight for it. Long drive up to this point though, especially if you are stuck behind a slow car... just have to be patient and the view is well worth... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

I think this is the best vantage point in the park. We went twice during our weeklong stay. You're nearly at eye level with the top of Half Dome and only about a mile away as the crow flies. One couple had lawn chairs with snack & bevarage just taking in the view. I'll do that next time.

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Oviedo, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Wow, such a spectacular view from all angles. Very cool to see the Valley from here. If we ever come back, we'd take the shuttle up there and hike down to the Valley. The drive is a little long from the Valley, but worth it. Drive slowly going up there. Lots of curves, some tight ones, to drive around. Thank... More

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Manningtree
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

From the car park, you walk up a slight incline towards Glacier Point. Crest the rise and look out over the valley - the view is absolutely unreal. On the day we visited it was warm without a cloud in the sky. Words don't do it justice, try it yourself if you can, you won't regret it trust me.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

The guide says 8.5 miles down the "Panoramic" trail. But the signs on the way don't jive. I would guess 9+, but it felt like more. We aren't fitness buffs, and it was tough, but the views were SPECTACULAR!!! Plan on 6 or more hours from Glacier point down (but you can take the bus both ways)

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