El Capitan (Yosemite)
The Nose — 3,000 vertical ft of granite on the world's most iconic big wall.
Where on earth
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sierra granite (1,200 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sierra granite (1,200 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The Nose — 3,000 vertical ft of granite on the world's most iconic big wall.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
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
Plan with verified data
El Capitan (Yosemite) trip tools
Popular pursuits at El Capitan (Yosemite)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
