Olmsted Point

Overlooking the north side of Half Dome from Olmsted Point.

Olmsted Point, located in Yosemite National Park, is a viewing area off of the Tioga Road which offers a view into Tenaya Canyon. This view looks southwest into the valley, giving, in particular, a view of the northern side of Half Dome and a view of Tenaya Lake to the east.[1]

The site is named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.[2]

Olmsted Point panorama.

Destinations from Olmsted Point

Clouds Rest is on the left, Half Dome is on the right. Tenaya Canyon is partially visible.

References

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  1. "Olmsted Point". Russ Cary. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  2. "Hundreds Celebrate Completion of Facelift to Yosemite's Dramatic Olmsted Point Overlook". "National Park Service". Retrieved 16 October 2014.

Coordinates: 37°48.64′N 119°29.11′W / 37.81067°N 119.48517°W / 37.81067; -119.48517


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