Olmsted Point
Olmsted Point is a viewing area off Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite National Park which offers a view south into Tenaya Canyon, giving, in particular, a view of the northern side of Half Dome, Clouds Rest, and a view of Tenaya Lake to the east.[1] The granite slopes immediately south and southwest of the parking lot feature numerous glacial erratics scattered about, as well as a short 0.125 mi (0.2 km) trail leading south - through a small grove of trees - to the top of a small granite dome where the view of Clouds Rest and Half Dome is clearest.[2][3]
The site is named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.[4]
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Clouds Rest is on the left, Half Dome is on the right (in the distance). Tenaya Canyon is partially visible between them. -
Overlooking the north side of Half Dome from Olmsted Point. -
Glacial erratics dot the granite slopes immediately south of the vista point. -
A popularly photographed tree. -
Bronze relief map of Tenaya Canyon.
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See also
[edit | edit source]- Glacier Point - another popular viewing area of Yosemite National Park, located atop the southern wall of Yosemite Valley.
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External links
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