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Upper Pines (Yosemite Valley) — California, USA

Upper Pines (Yosemite Valley)

Valley-floor camping under Half Dome and Glacier Point — the classic Yosemite base.

Where on earth

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Region
California, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra granite (1,200 m)
Best season
Year-round
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Wildlife Viewing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Sierra granite (1,200 m)
  • Best season: Year-round
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Valley-floor camping under Half Dome and Glacier Point — the classic Yosemite base.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: Year-round

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Sierra granite (1,200 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra granite (1,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Upper Pines (Yosemite Valley)

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Last verified: 1970-01-01