One of Yosemite Valleys Toughest Hikes-Clouds Rest From the Valley Floor Coming Down the Mist Trail

Join me on this grueling 21-mile round-trip adventure from Happy Isle trailhead in Yosemite Valley up to the majestic Clouds Rest. Clouds Rest stands at 10,000 feet elevation offering a 360-degree view of Yosemite. Truly one of the best views in the park. Most people start the clouds rest trail at Sunrise Lakes Trailhead by Tenaya Lake but I decided to tackle the route from Yosemite Valley to take on the 10.5 mi., 6000-foot elevation gain challenge. On the way down, I came down the mist trail to capture some amazing shots of Vernal and Nevada Falls. Let me know if you have any questions and don't forget to subscribe to ‪@theyosemiteguyd‬ Much Love! :)

[@robbied106]

My favorite part was when you said this video is brought to you by Mother Nature 😂

[@theyosemiteguyd]

She's my favorite. She only pays me emotionally though. 😀

[@GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama]

Thanks for bringing us with you!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@jkyontz]

Thanks for taking me along on another great hike. The spine spot would have sketched me out for sure.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thanks for coming along! You were so quiet though. 😀 j/k. I really do appreciate you watching. Next video I'll include my lunch with some fresh ghost chilis I just grew. I wanna see if I can get smoke to come outta my ears. 😀

[@masodimontagna3771]

Tough path but what a wonderful path, first beautiful forest (crowded with people I would say 😁 ) then going up you get to a spectacular panoramic view and then you get to a magnificent waterfall .. top ..💪👍nice shirt😊

[@theyosemiteguyd]

It was a magical day. 😀

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Hey 👋 Sorry I'm late watching. I'm traveling, but I'll be sure to check in when I can. Beautiful hike. It's great you broke away from the crowds 😊 Great episode, as always!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Hi, I'm glad you got to see it. Hope you have fun and safe travels. 😊

[@JeffLongfellow-cz1id]

I think the Hawaiian Shirt and Good Looks played a role on that tough trail but you are one hell of a hiker! Great video and commentary once again Matt! Hope all is well with you and your family! Jeff and Lisa Longfellow from the Pohono Trail!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

I appreciate it! You guys were so awesome. And the amount of trails you did in the time you were here is a testament to your hiking badassery. Much love!

[@archiescottincny]

Don't know how funny this will be. So many wonderful views and exciting trails in Yosemite you are blessed to have that so close. The blue sky was extra vibrant and those majestic cedars were amazing. Hope your hip feels better, I'm due a replacement and have found anti inflammatories give some relief but only for so long. You were setting a good example, I spied another BF hiker at 13:29. Thanks for including the trail map I also looked at the 3D google and salute your cardio stamina. Always a high point of my day when I see you've posted. Best wishes for continued health and happy trails to you !

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thx man. Hip is all good. It seemed to fix itself as I was going down. 😀 And I had a more detailed trail map I wanted to include at the end but forgot cause it was so late last night while I was editing the video. Hope you get that hip fixed up though. That's no joke. Well, I guess it would be a joke if I said I hope you find a donor match soon for your hip. But seriously, I do wish you the best! And the guy at 13:29 was just drying his socks, but a lot of hikes I do get someone to take their shoes off. 😀

[@archiescottincny]

@@theyosemiteguyd I'll get the replacement, 1st Doc I saw was not for me. Did explain some of the imaging results but had a god complex. I'm bone on bone so my trail mileage is awful. Glad i can watch you powering around on mother natures finest.... You edited in 1 night, you are speedy. Take care ! Have fun

[@tj8720]

You are amazing!! Love seeing all your videos!! Keep posting more Also my motivation to hit the trail 1 hour 30 mins to top of Nevda falls, that’s insane 😂🙏🏻

[@theyosemiteguyd]

So glad you are enjoying the videos. They've been a lot of fun to make. And thank you for the motivational comment! :)

[@ddennis5150]

Beautiful hike. Love the video. So impressed you could do this all in one day. You’re my motivation

[@theyosemiteguyd]

That's awesome. Thanks for watching!! :)

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Amazing view…thanks

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Yeah man. Thx for watching! 😁

[@donniereiter3646]

Amazing video bro the waterfalls looking better than ever for this time of the year summer time

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thx man! Yeah the water flow this year is something special. More great videos to come. 😀

[@Faroutamazingadventures]

Love the big rock formations as you hike the trails! Also love the Half Dome view as you hike! Happy hiking!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thx man! I've been enjoying all your picturesque travels as well.

[@Faroutamazingadventures]

@@theyosemiteguyd thanks! 😃

[@CheyenneLade]

Just did half dome with cables down this past weekend. Now I’m motivated by your vlog to do this same hike to Cloud’s Rest. Thanks for keeping me motivated!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

That's an exciting way to go up! I'm thankful the videos are reaching the right people. You'll love Cloud's Rest!

[@writereducator]

You've got some serious fortitude to do this in one day. Hat off.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Thx man. Yeah it's a doozy for sure. I'm gonna head up there tomorrow from the tuolumne side. Should be a great day! :)

[@wellseasonedhiker]

Nice video. was thinking about doing this day hike as well. very helpful.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

It’s one of my favs but I like to feel the pain. It’s is a really really tough day hike. Probably won’t be ready for another week and a half though do to snow towards the top still.

[@wellseasonedhiker]

@@theyosemiteguyd Yeah... I'm wired that way too. Might be a guy thing. But I like to torture myself. I would never bring along a friend for this one - has to be solo so you can get into your own head. Sentinel Sat. shows it's snow free but I won't be ready to get up there for another week anyway. Once again, good job on the vid. You were totally the "guy'd" on this one. Take care.

[@carldaniel6510]

I did this hike in 2021 - something I'd been wanting to do since the mid 1980's. What an epic hike! The scenery from the Clouds Rest trail is superb (even on the Yosemite scale). I have this crazy notion to do Happy Isles to Clouds Rest to Tenaya Lake to Mount Watkins to Mirror Lake - 28 miles, 7200' of climb - as a day hike. Was hoping to do it last year - but there was a fire on the Snow Creek trail during my scheduled visit, closing the trail. Hoped to do it this year, but the snow made it impossible until too late in the year (I want to do it on June 21 when there's 16 hours of daylight). Maybe next year! Thanks for the video!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Man, I like your style!! That sounds like an amazing route. I love pushing the limits on my day hikes. And that seemed to be the theme for all my early summer hiking... too much snow. Thanks for watching!! :)

[@jimiok5919]

Cool commentary always, love your enthusiasm. As a collector of Hawaiian silk shirts, I had to to subscribe to your channel. Love all your videos thanks!

[@theyosemiteguyd]

I sure do love a good Hawaiian shirt. :) Thanks for watching!!

[@JCtrades984]

Thanks for this. I attempted this in July and got a little bit past the plateau where I was just completely exhausted. Came back down to the spot had a sandwich and then came back down. I didn't make it to the final sign and coming down my legs were just shot felt disabled. Was sore for like a week before I could walk normal. 😂. Still enjoyed every minute of it and will probably do the easy side next attempt.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Yes, it's a tough one! I feel you about the sore legs 😊 It's always great to get out into nature!

[@rickcalderon8424]

great hiking how bout a video on the ins n outs of where your base camping and getting to the trail heads I am looking forward to walking in your footsteps much thanks

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Great suggestion. I know I need to be a bit more informative on the trail heads and such. I'm lucky to live close enough to do day hikes and drive home same day. My hometown of oakhurst is a great place to stay if you can't get accommodations inside the park though.

[@gregargyle8772]

I have done that hike 5 times from Tenaya Lake and spent the night at the top. U don't need a tent and the walk back down is super fast.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

I love starting at the Tenaya Lake trailhead. Such a cool trail. Have you done Glen Aulin area? I highly reccomend it. :)

[@MarkDaniel_]

Great video! I hiked Half Dome for the first time a few weeks ago. This hike is next on my list. Is Little Yosemite Valley still the last spot to filter water?

[@theyosemiteguyd]

Half dome is awesome. I'll probably do that sometime next month. There's water 3.8 miles from the top clouds rest on the half dome side. But you should really do it starting at sunrise lakes trailhead. It's 15 miles round trip and a really cool trail.

[@louiemunoz9840]

Great video. I haven't been to Yosemite in years which is a shame since i live in Merced. How long did the hike take you? I didn't know there was another way to the top. I thought the only way was to cross the spine.

[@theyosemiteguyd]

It took me 5 hours to get up there and closer to 4 hours to come down. And starting from sunrise lakes trailhead is definitely the better way to get to clouds rest. I just like to feel the pain I guess. 😀

[@kurtcameron7562]

Stopped watching at barefoot lol wtf