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Sentinel Dome

Yosemite National Park - Part 1 of 2

By Luke Beard

April 7^th, 2015

The Sentinel Dome trail

Distance: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) round trip

Elevation at trailhead: 7,700 feet (2,345 meters)

Final Elevation: 8,100 feet (2,470 meters)

Person who never hikes rating: ★★★★★

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My first trip to Yosemite National Park was incredible and a playground to take photos.

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This one is a boss.

The view of half dome

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- My small nod to Ansel Adams -

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Footnotes

Hike information via http://www.yosemitehikes.com/glacier-point-road/sentinel-dome/sentinel-dome.htm

FootNotes

Hike information via http://www.yosemitehikes.com/glacier-point-road/sentinel-dome/sentinel-dome.htm

© 2026 Luke Beard

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