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Clouds Rest

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Jimmy Harris from Melbourne, Australia
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Legendary trek

Clouds Rest

Yosemite NP, California, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Signature routeClouds Rest Trail
In season~64°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

12–70°F
Fares from$312
Nearest airportFAT
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The route
Topographic route map for Clouds Rest
StartFinish
Elevation profile9,751 ft
0 mi7,254 ft low9.43 mi
9miles
9,751ft high point
3,196ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Oct. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 79%
WarmestJul · 70°F
WettestMar
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A knife-edge ridge with a 360-degree view over Half Dome and the valley.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Clouds Rest Trail. Nearest airport is FAT.

Pairs well with

Half Dome
3 mi away
Mist Trail
5 mi away
Glacier Point
5 mi away
Horsetail Fall Firefall
8 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Clouds Rest?

The best time to visit Clouds Rest is July–September, in Yosemite NP, California, United States.

Where is Clouds Rest?

Clouds Rest is in Yosemite NP, California, United States. The nearest major airport is FAT.

What is Clouds Rest known for?

A knife-edge ridge with a 360-degree view over Half Dome and the valley.

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