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Theodore Solomons Trail: Glacier Point to Illilouette Creek

Overview

The 270-mile Theodore Solomons Trail is an alternative to the busy JMT. This covers my first day southbound from the northern terminus: Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.

Trail Stats

Duration
1.9 hr
Length
7.0 km
Elevation Gain
537 m
High Point
2214 m
Low Point
1833 m
Grade
—

Photos

Theodore Solomons Trail: Glacier Point to Illilouette Creek
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Almost to Camp
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We climbed up through an area scarred by a past wildfire
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A typical cascade as we hiked along Illilouette Creek
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Illilouette Falls, and the basin we would be traveling in for the next two days in the distance
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Look closely and you can see a glimpse of Illilouette Falls. Our destination was in the distance.

Trailhead for the Panorama Trail
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The trail here is difficult to detect, because it actually starts over the granite directly next to this sign.

View of Half Dome, Nevada and Vernal Falls from near Glacier Point
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