Moderate Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

Park ranger Vickie Mates provides an overview of moderate day hikes in Yosemite Valley. For an audio described version of this video, go to • Moderate Yosemite Vall...

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  • @1ScottUK
    @1ScottUK11 жыл бұрын

    These park rangers must have one of the best jobs in the world.

  • @siriosstar4789

    @siriosstar4789

    5 жыл бұрын

    They use to , but now they have to spend most of their time making sure people don't destroy the park or themselves. 😳

  • @siriosstar4789

    @siriosstar4789

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Scotland collecting fees , educating the visitors on the history , giving directions and instructions for hiking, assisting in animal encounters etc.

  • @writereducator

    @writereducator

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@qemdrive Then the Sierra Club would ban human beings from the park.

  • @laura-ann.0726
    @laura-ann.072610 жыл бұрын

    I hiked to the top of the falls last month. It took me 13 hours and 7 minutes for the round trip, of which about 3 hours was for rest and photography stops, so 10 hours of actual hiking. The climb is 2700 feet in 3.2 miles. Young people in good shape can do this hike in 6~7 hours. Recommended to bring: (a) Two trekking poles; you will definitely appreciate them on the descent, when you are tired and leg muscles are fatigued. (b) At least 3 liters of water. (c) A headlamp - if you get caught still on the trail at sunset, you will be in trouble if you don't have a light. Much of the trail is rough and rocky, and it's pitch dark under the tree-shaded sections at night. (d) GOOD hiking boots, well broken in, with good, thick boot socks to cushion them. DON'T try to do this hike in sneakers! The trail is very rocky and you need boots to help support your ankles and protect your feet. NOTE: Wait for afternoon to take photos of Half Dome, on your descent, as the light will be better. Photos of Upper Yosemite Falls from the trail are better in the morning. Pace yourself on the ascent and take rest and food breaks when you feel the need to. Don't try to push yourself too hard on the ascent as you need to conserve physical resources for the descent.

  • @sgerstmann03

    @sgerstmann03

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience for this hike. We are certainly considering the hike and can use any and all valuable info. Greatly appreciated!

  • @kadenbohm775

    @kadenbohm775

    6 жыл бұрын

    15 hours for 3 miles?

  • @kadenbohm775

    @kadenbohm775

    5 жыл бұрын

    discorperted I did it last month. Took me about an two hours round trip

  • @kadenbohm775

    @kadenbohm775

    5 жыл бұрын

    discorperted after thinking about it more, I realize that it probably took me a little longer than 2 hours. I know because we were at the trailhead at 11, and got food from the general store at like 1:45 , so yea my bad. 15 hours is crazy tho, I mean if you are really out of shape and take constant breaks, it could take 5 hours tops, but not anywhere near 15

  • @heliscat

    @heliscat

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm 42 and in relatively good shape and can do the round trip in about 4 hours. Take your time though, and enjoy the amazing views. Take it easy coming down too; your knees will thank you for it.

  • @lynap1011
    @lynap10113 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see and hike Yosemite National Park..thank you for sharing

  • @arindustries5848
    @arindustries58485 жыл бұрын

    Ohhh!!! I love this so much!! I can't wait to travel and hike these trails. Thank you for sharing this :) !!

  • @DnSAdventures
    @DnSAdventures7 жыл бұрын

    Loved hiking here a couple weeks ago! Perfect spring days and gorgeous waterfalls :)

  • @senorjames
    @senorjames13 жыл бұрын

    Love this series! These videos are beautiful and a great way to learn about Yosemite!

  • @eunailee9898

    @eunailee9898

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and thanks to everyone who are in charge of managing the national parks or any parks....

  • @AmyProctor
    @AmyProctor8 жыл бұрын

    That was a great little tutorial. Thanks for that!

  • @maximusaugustus6823
    @maximusaugustus68235 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful park, I can't wait to visit

  • @LouiseHedberg
    @LouiseHedberg6 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful! I already want to go back and hike more.

  • @malexander2061
    @malexander20615 жыл бұрын

    Great video and insight into hiking options for hikers who are unfamiliar with Yosemite. Thank you.

  • @Darwin864
    @Darwin86412 жыл бұрын

    Very nice presentation! I feel like going hiking right now!

  • @lesliekaner
    @lesliekaner13 жыл бұрын

    well done, informative & also gives a nice glimpse into what's along the way.

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason65403 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful park, great reccomendations and you presented the info very well. Great job

  • @rhondatraywick3724
    @rhondatraywick37242 жыл бұрын

    One of our most beautiful parks! On my bucket list at a less peopley time! 😃🍁🍂

  • @b57ecv
    @b57ecv11 жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous place.

  • @joycecory
    @joycecory11 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!

  • @daneriksson8947
    @daneriksson89472 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful place, it's how I imagine Eden.

  • @AquaCarb
    @AquaCarb11 жыл бұрын

    Love the background guitar music.

  • @EarPlugTV
    @EarPlugTV2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @cq7415
    @cq74156 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.....thanks

  • @mssagebydavelmt
    @mssagebydavelmt4 жыл бұрын

    great videi I'm so looking forward to my visit there this september

  • @greensombrero3641
    @greensombrero36413 жыл бұрын

    great videos and what a great star

  • @UglyMaleee
    @UglyMaleee11 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @shuwen698
    @shuwen698 Жыл бұрын

    waterfall so beautiful 😍

  • @rva1945
    @rva19457 жыл бұрын

    In August I will spend a couple of nights in Mariposa, 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park, so I think I will have 1.5 days to enjoy the park. Any advice?

  • @Al3_559
    @Al3_5599 жыл бұрын

    I went there it has snow. ❄⛄

  • @omer-kv1xl
    @omer-kv1xl5 жыл бұрын

    perfect

  • @fullermrff
    @fullermrff6 жыл бұрын

    do they still offer the bear cave tour, where a ranger would take us to see actual bear caves?

  • @koytube232
    @koytube232 Жыл бұрын

    Hı from turkey. Thank you for video.

  • @rubenruvalcaba585
    @rubenruvalcaba5856 жыл бұрын

    Is Yosemite open in November ? When does it close ? 😇❤️🦌🐻❤️😇

  • @JesusChristIsLord__

    @JesusChristIsLord__

    6 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't. I have a National Parks Pass and I go year round. Tioga Pass will be closed in the winter but the valley stays open year-round.

  • @rongxiangliu257
    @rongxiangliu2572 жыл бұрын

    优胜美地有永远赞赏不完的魅力风光,去过一次享用一生。

  • @loatfield
    @loatfield10 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice! (pretty music, but I would really much rather have more of the natural sounds. The wind through the grass, birds & all are a huge part of the beauty.)

  • @TravelSzN
    @TravelSzN4 жыл бұрын

    😁😁❤️

  • @docholiday6421
    @docholiday64215 жыл бұрын

    Very well sail my love Vickie

  • @duncpol
    @duncpol4 жыл бұрын

    Is she narrating that from "Inspiration Point"?

  • @MrMikepaniora
    @MrMikepaniora11 жыл бұрын

    lovely girl nice vid keep up the good work

  • @manybikes
    @manybikes5 жыл бұрын

    We did Half Dome! It was a fantastic day hike, but we had a hard time getting our family to understand the importance of preparation for that hike. We did it in 14 hours... and only 3 of our group of 6 made it to the top. This video was created to spark their need to PREP! kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5yhrJuHqK20obA.html

  • @usrep
    @usrep3 жыл бұрын

    I'm just here for the hot ranger.

  • @wreams2964
    @wreams29644 жыл бұрын

    I am going to make it my life’s work to serve in nature. I will be a park ranger. I want that hat.

  • @stateofmissouri5651

    @stateofmissouri5651

    3 жыл бұрын

    it is a pog hat, what state would you like to work in?

  • @wreams2964

    @wreams2964

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stateofmissouri5651 idk. The hat is just kind of a symbol of the job for me. Would def like to work In Yosemite (generic) but I don’t really know

  • @b57ecv
    @b57ecv11 жыл бұрын

    Got any jobs free?

  • @alanmooney3120
    @alanmooney31205 жыл бұрын

    Is the Ranger single?...:)...seriously Yosemite is in my backyard, I'm up thee 6 to 12 times yearly. Over 40 hikes. A big part of my heart is up there :)

  • @quangpham6093
    @quangpham60933 жыл бұрын

    I though this is a music video

  • @p.smitty3105
    @p.smitty31055 жыл бұрын

    This ranger is a hottie! I hope I see her on the trail..

  • @jameslane9918
    @jameslane99187 жыл бұрын

    👺👏⛺👍🇺🇸🐻 you can be my park ranger Anytime Gym Kansas City Missouri

  • @mylifesucksabit
    @mylifesucksabit7 жыл бұрын

    where are the alligators

  • @adelarsen9776

    @adelarsen9776

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alligators are half way up the valley and near the end of the trail. Beware and take alligator repellent.

  • @rightsidelanechoice7702
    @rightsidelanechoice7702 Жыл бұрын

    A huge glacier didn’t create that valley. God created it. Don’t get it twisted.

  • @kokopelli2012
    @kokopelli20128 жыл бұрын

    i hope the other rangers are better looking

  • @AmyProctor

    @AmyProctor

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Erik Charles You're a jerk, aren't you?

  • @kokopelli2012

    @kokopelli2012

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Amy Proctor believe me u dont wanna get me going. i worked for nps for years and had it with the BS, politics, unfair treatment, lies and left. I wonder who Vickie Mates WITH?

  • @bowenj10

    @bowenj10

    7 жыл бұрын

    Did it ever occur to you that the way you were treated was a reflection of your attitude towards others?

  • @obsf415

    @obsf415

    6 жыл бұрын

    By his lack of respect it is evident that Erik is definitely low hanging fruit.

  • @Lulu-vi4wb

    @Lulu-vi4wb

    6 жыл бұрын

    Erik Charles that’s mean. What does look got to do with it?