Summer 2020

A late summer trip with Dr. Rock and his family to Yosemite Valley. Staying in a luxurious cabin with gourmet home cooked food was definitely a new way to experience the Valley. 40 miles of trail in 3 days covering Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, Half Dome, Mirror Lake, and McGurk Meadow made for an awesome week.

Day 1- Sentinel Dome and Taft Point

9/1/20 Our first full day in the Valley. We drove out to Glacier Point and hiked up to Sentinel Dome and then to Taft Point and the Fissures. Great views despite the smoky conditions.

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Day 2- Half Dome

9/2/20 After 6 unsuccessful attempts to secure a Half Dome permit, we decided to try it anyway and hope for the best. Fortunately, it worked out! Dr. Rock's first Half Dome summit. Unquestionably one of the best day hikes in the world.

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Day 3- Mirror Lake and McGurt Meadow

9/3/20 For our last day on the trail, we hiked the Mirror Lake loop out to Tenaya Creek. Then later in the day we did a beautiful hike through McGurk meadow.

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