Yosemite Valley is an excellent place for first-time ... hikes like the mile-long Cook's Meadow Loop or the longer Valley Loop Trail, a 13-mile path that circles much of the valley.

The loop trail is less than a half of a mile and ... The easy hike through the center of Yosemite Valley is about 2 miles long and takes only 40 minutes to complete, although you'll have the ...

Distance: 0.5 miles Type of Trail: Loop Glacier Point offers ... Some of the nicest hikes in Yosemite can be found before you even enter the valley, such as the Wawona Meadow Loop.

The Yosemite Falls Trail is located along the Valley Loop Trail; most hikers use the shuttle and exit at stop No. 7, near Camp 4. This is also where the last portable water and restrooms are located.