For more of a challenge, tackle the seven-mile round trip Upper Yosemite Fall Trail, which climbs some 2,700 feet to the top. Continue up the trail to Nevada Fall, another 1,000-foot climb with thrilling views. And if you really have energy, continue the climb up the Half Dome Trail all the way to the top. Yosemite is also a good place to bring a bike. Rock climbing is a huge sport here, and you can go rafting on the Merced River.
Fishing is popular on lakes, rivers, and streams.
Horseback riding is also available in the Valley and in the high country. There are several things to be aware of in Yosemite. Much of it was repaired later that year, but it will probably take three to four years to repair and reconstruct. You may find some campsites, roads, bike paths, accommodations, and trails not open for visitors or encounter traffic detours or delays. The traffic can be so thick in summer that the Valley begins to resemble an enormous parking lot.