Olmsted Point

Olmsted Point
Overlooking the north side of Half Dome from Olmsted Point.

Olmsted Point, located in Yosemite National Park, is a viewing area off of the Tioga Road like Glacier Point that offers a view looking southwest into Yosemite Valley, in particular a view of the northern side of Half Dome and a view of Tenaya Lake to the east.

The site is named after conservationist Frederick Law Olmsted.

Destinations from Olmsted Point

Clouds Rest is on the left, Half Dome is on the right. Tenaya Canyon is partially visible.

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



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