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. 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.

The site is named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.

Gallery

  • 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.

See also

External links

  • Media related to Olmsted Point at Wikimedia Commons

37°48.64′N 119°29.11′W/37.81067°N 119.48517°W/ 37.81067; -119.48517