Jump to content

Olmsted Point

Coordinates: 37°48.64′N 119°29.11′W / 37.81067°N 119.48517°W / 37.81067; -119.48517
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Benny White (talk | contribs) at 01:44, 18 March 2020 (appears to be some species of pine, not juniper). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Olmstead 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 0.125mi (0.2km) 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]

See Also

References

  1. ^ "Olmsted Point". Russ Cary. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Olmsted Point". Discover Yosemite National Park. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  3. ^ "Olmsted Point Trail Map". www.yosemitehikes.com. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  4. ^ "Hundreds Celebrate Completion of Facelift to Yosemite's Dramatic Olmsted Point Overlook". "National Park Service". Retrieved 16 October 2014.

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