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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)