Yosemite Hikes May Lake & Mount Hoffmann


Mount Hoffman The Ultimate Yosemite Panorama

Description Added by Emily Noyd Mt. Hoffman is the geographic center of Yosemite National Park. Scrambling to the top yields an amazing 360' perspective of Yosemite's peaks. Enjoy mellow May Lake before trekking straight up to Hoffman for the epic views. The May Lake trailhead is at the end of a 2 mile unpaved road leading north from Tioga Road.


Mount Hoffman The Ultimate Yosemite Panorama

Mount Hoffman Difficulty Hard Duration 3.5-5h Distance 10.4 km Elevation 630 m User Ratings Overall Rating 9.7 Physical Difficulty Intermediate (Square) Technical Difficulty Easy (Circle) Read Reviews Directions to Trailhead Google Maps Apple Maps We loved the hike up Mount Hoffman.


Mt. Hoffman, Tenaya Canyon, Half Dome Yosemite Tours

Hike to May Lake and Mt. Hoffmann's Summit in Yosemite See unique perspectives of some of the park's most iconic sights when you hike to the shores of snow-fed May Lake and a mountain summit. Outside Watch Learn Podcasts Maps Events Shop BuySell Outside+ Join NowSign In Become a Member


Yosemite Hikes May Lake & Mount Hoffmann

Mt. Hoffmann is a beautiful peak in northeastern Tuolumne County in central Yosemite National Park, California, United States. Rising above May Lake, it is a 6.2 mile (10.0 km) one-way hike from Tioga Pass Road. The mountain is named after the cartographer Charles F. Hoffmann, who was involved in the California geological survey of the Sierra.


Hiking Mount Hoffman, Yosemite NP Ted's Outdoor World

Yosemite Hikes Home » Tioga Pass Road » May Lake May Lake & Mt. Hoffmann. Trail Map · Reviews. Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km) round trip to May Lake; 6 miles (9.6 km) round trip if you climb Mt. Hoffmann as well Elevation at trailhead: 8,710 feet (2,655 meters) May Lake Elevation: 9,270 feet (2,825 meters) Mt. Hoffmann Elevation: 10,845 feet (3,305 meters)


Mount Hoffman Hike (Yosemite National Park) 10Adventures

Centrally located at an elevation of 10,850' Yosemite's Mount Hoffman provides one of the best overall views of the park. The short hiking distance make this a popular hike. The trail to May Lake is a short and pleasant climb. From May Lake the official trail disappears and becomes somewhat steeper and there are several use trails to the summit.


Hiking Mount Hoffman, Yosemite NP Ted's Outdoor World

Mt. Hoffman Trail Difficult 4.7 (7) Areas CA High Sierra Yosemite National Park Tuolumne Meadows Plan with onX Backcountry " A strenuous climb to reach panoramic views. " nathan reid © OpenMapTiles © OSM 1.8 Miles Point to Point 10,706' High 9,325' Low 1,380' Up 36' Down 15% Avg Grade (8°) 48% Max Grade (26°) Toolbox Plan in onX Backcountry


Hiking Mount Hoffman, Yosemite NP Ted's Outdoor World

Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the postcard-like May Lake before taking on the rugged ascent to the 10,850-foot Mount Hoffmann, which serves up a 360-degree display of every major peak in the park. Published Sep 19, 2013 BACKPACKERMagazine High five Bookmark Heading out the door?


Southeast from Mt. Hoffman, Yosemite Photos, Diagrams & Topos

We hiked Mt. Hoffman in Yosemite National Park last March 2022. Note that this was before the Oak-Fire which burned ~14,000 acres as of today.Some important.


Mt Hoffmann May Lake Trail, Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite - May Lake & Mt. Hoffmann Hike To say the view from Mt. Hoffmann is spectacular is an understatement, because it's not often that you look down onto Cloud's Rest and Half Dome in a 6-mile hike. At the geographical center of the National Park, you also get 360-degree views with Yosemite stretching out in every direction.


Pictures from a hike up Yosemite's Mt. Hoffman

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area.


Mt Hoffman Summit Yosemite National Park YouTube

Mount Hoffmann, aka Mount Hoffman and Hoffman Peak, located near the geographic center of Yosemite National Park (YNP), is one of the most popular hiking and trail running peaks in the park.


Mt. Hoffman (Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada Mountai… Flickr

Mount Hoffman Mount Hoffman - 6mi / 9.6km Panoramic views stretch in all directions from the summit of Mt. Hoffman at the geographic center of Yosemite. The trail works its way up through a granite expanse with a forest growing through the cracks in the rocks.


Pictures from a hike up Yosemite's Mt. Hoffman

Located in the geographical center of Yosemite National Park, Mt Hoffman contains scattered information about first ascents and potential routes. This page was created to collaborate efforts to define the routes and document first ascensionists.


Yosemite Sierra from Mt. Hoffman Yosemite National Park Michael

The second highest peak in Yosemite National Park, Mount Dana gains 3,150 feet in 3 miles. This challenging panorama trail will take you to the high point of 13,057 feet. Because Mount Dana's summit is so tall, you should only attempt to climb this mountain if you are experienced in high-altitude climbing.


Half Dome from Mount Hoffman Summit Lolo's Extreme Cross Country RV Trips

Mount Hoffman May Lake A John Muir Favorite One of the best day hikes in Yosemite, Mount Hoffman is a lesser known peak which is actually quite easily reached with an exciting scramble at the top. This hike takes you past the beautifully blue May Lake, a high alpine lake at 9,329′.