UpToWhereWhat can you see from Glacier Point (Yosemite)?
Valley overlook where waterfalls frame Half Dome's granite face.
From Glacier Point (Yosemite), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 33.7 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 33.7 km to the northeast (bearing 44°), at 3,665 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,244,266 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the east, where sightlines run 20.5 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the south-southeast, at 0.1 km.
| N | 8.8 km | |
| NNE | 13.1 km | |
| NE | 14.4 km | |
| ENE | 14.1 km | |
| E | 20.5 km | |
| ESE | 12.3 km | |
| SE | 16.9 km | |
| SSE | 0.1 km | |
| S | 0.1 km | |
| SSW | 0.4 km | |
| SW | 0.5 km | |
| WSW | 0.6 km | |
| W | 0.6 km | |
| WNW | 1.5 km | |
| NW | 8.5 km | |
| NNW | 11.8 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
27 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountain | 33.7 km | NE · 43° | 3,674 m |
| Rodgers Peak | 27.9 km | E · 91° | 3,921 m |
| Gale Peak | 24.1 km | SE · 137° | 3,199 m |
| Parsons Peak | 24.1 km | ENE · 77° | 3,699 m |
| Mount Florence | 22.7 km | E · 86° | 3,816 m |
| Fletcher Peak | 22.2 km | ENE · 71° | 3,477 m |
About Glacier Point (Yosemite)
Glacier Point towers 7,214 feet above the Yosemite Valley, suspended 3,200 feet above Curry Village. From this precarious vantage, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Nevada Fall align in unforgettable composition. Road access opens June through October; winter requires skis or snowshoes.
Did you know?
- A hotel called the Glacier Point Mountain House stood at the viewpoint from 1917 until it burned down in a 1969 fire.
- President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir camped near here together in 1903, a trip often credited with shaping Roosevelt's later conservation policies.
- Site of Yosemite Firefall from 1872 to 1968.
- Four Mile Trail ascends 3,200 feet in 4.6 miles.
- Road typically opens June; closes in winter due to snow.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Glacier Point (Yosemite)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 33.7 km from Glacier Point (Yosemite). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 7.8 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Glacier Point (Yosemite)?
The farthest terrain visible from Glacier Point (Yosemite) lies 33.7 km to the northeast, at an elevation of 3,665 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Glacier Point (Yosemite)?
The observation point at Glacier Point (Yosemite) sits at 2,213 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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