Artist Point Trail

Thick patches of poison oak

We walked out to Artist Point after going to Inspiration Point. This is a nice open viewpoint along the old wagon road. To access Artist Point, go up the switchbacks about 500’ elevation gain (p...

Hidden gem

For those who use REI or All Trails, and can find this trail, it really does provide the best view of the valley. Beware Inspiration Point is a harder hike with lousy view. Artist Point is a 1.25 mile...

Better than tunnel view without the crowds

The artist point trail begins in the parking lot at tunnel view and is 2 miles round trip that is not overly strenuous. Take a left at the old stagecoach road (don't bother going all the way to inspir...

Great option to Inspiration Point, and an easier hike.

You don't see Artist Point mentioned on the NPS website and it doesn't get much publicity. It shares the same beginning portion of its trail with Inspiration Point (Pohono Trail), so both start in th...

arrêt obligatoire

à la sortie de Yosemite Tunnel, une vue magnifique sur la vallée avec à gauche "El Capitan" le gros caillou et à droite Bridalveil Fall