more stats
2,152 ft
Distance
362 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:28:48
Avg time
315 ft
Altitude change
5,172 ft
Altitude min
5,487 ft
Altitude max
5,172 ft
Altitude start
5,486 ft
Altitude end
14.6%
Grade
-33.4%
Grade max
56.6%
Grade min
1,785 ft
Distance climb
367 ft
Distance down
00:28:48
Avg time

Clark Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1922 in Hiking [+]
    • #1178 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #108 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #38 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Clark Point is a 2,152 ft black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Yosemite California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 34 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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Clark Point Trail Reports

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on May 29, 2026
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Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Directions to clark-point trailhead (37.726270, -119.541500)

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      1 Review & Comments

      biketothetop
      Clark Point trail offers a great vista spur that provides a simultaneous view of Half Dome, Liberty Cap, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls and connects to the John Muir Trail allowing a perfect clockwise loop from th Mist Trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clark Point located?
      Clark Point is located in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, California, United States. It is part of the Yosemite National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.72627, -119.5415.
      ▼ How hard is Clark Point?
      Clark Point is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clark Point?
      Clark Point has 362 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,172 ft to 5,487 ft.
      ▼ Is Clark Point a point to point trail?
      Clark Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clark Point?
      Clark Point is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clark Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clark Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clark Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clark Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Clark Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to hike Clark Point. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clark Point?
      Clark Point is a very popular trail. There have been 925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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