Title: Washburn Point in Yosemite National Park - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Washburn Point Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Washburn-Point-Hotels.0-l553248635921433591-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Yosemite National Park](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Yosemite National Park](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Washburn Point Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Washburn-Point.d553248635921433591.Car-Rental-Guide)[Yosemite National Park Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Washburn Point Tours and Activities ![Yosemite National Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921433591/4acb47cb-5355-48df-8493-9968631cb620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yosemite National Park featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921433591/4acb47cb-5355-48df-8493-9968631cb620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washburn Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921433591/90f8d75e-cdd3-4cb4-8609-9c84284169cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washburn Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921433591/f38617ef-1a97-4485-90aa-dab1f4e7ba9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washburn Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921433591/69fb5338-f037-4df1-9865-1ea07a3ea953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Washburn Point Activities [Yosemite National Park travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Yosemite-National-Park.dx183032) Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635921433591&location=Washburn+Point&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) Private & custom tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635921433591&location=Washburn+Point&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) Adventure & outdoor [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635921433591&location=Washburn+Point&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) History & culture [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635921433591&location=Washburn+Point&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) Classes & workshops [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635921433591&location=Washburn+Point&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) --- --- #### Experience a surge of amazement when you visit this lookout that offers views of significant portions of this famous park. If one incredible view isn’t enough of an enticement to go to Yosemite National Park’s Washburn Point, prepare for views of three waterfalls and the iconic Half Dome from this location. Unlike other attractions in the park that require trekking to reach a perfect spot, the effort here involves descending only a few stairs from the parking lot to the observation point. Enjoy panoramic views of this landscape that perfectly displays the park’s beauty . The most prominent feature of the view is Half Dome, a rounded peak that appears to have been cleaved in two. Its uniqueness makes it a popular, as well as treacherous, hike with an elevation change of nearly 4,800 feet (1,400 meters) from the valley to the top of the dome. Notice how the top of the rock is smooth compared to other formations because its pinnacle was above the glaciers during the Ice Age. Bring your binoculars to look for hikers and climbers attempting to scale its heights. Look for two waterfalls across the canyon, Vernal and Nevada falls, plunging 317 feet (97 meters) and 594 feet (181 meters) respectively. Scan your binoculars to the far right and find Illilouette Fall. The view constantly changes from this vantage point depending on the time of day and degree of cloud cover. Continue about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north on the road from Washburn Point and you’ll arrive at Glacier Point overlook. This area also has spectacular views, but does require an easy and accessible round-trip walk of about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). View Yosemite Falls from this vantage point. Alternatively, hike up the challenging trail leading to Glacier Point from the valley floor. Find Washburn Point along Glacier Point Road and park in the lot, which accommodates about 30 cars. Access to this road by car is seasonal. It is normally open from May to late October. Washburn Point does not have facilities, but nearby Glacier Point has picnic spots and restrooms. ## Plan a trip to see Washburn Point Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The LEEF Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113840000/113831500/113831485/55239c28_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The LEEF Hotel Citrus Grove CA $729 per person Apr 2 - Apr 8 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews) Really good hotel, the only thing is that the room was really cold. The cold air went through down the door and even with the heater was really cold. But other than that everything was great. It was a virtual check in and out and it was a smooth experience. Clean and good amount space for 2 persons. The parking is $10 a day and didn’t have a problem parking or with any noises at night. 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Huge and Clean Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Glacier Point featuring a waterfall, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063471/a0a38dda-a0e6-4073-876f-f44a7290fc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Point Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline. [](https://expedia.ca/Glacier-Point-Yosemite-National-Park.d6063471.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mist Trail featuring hiking or walking, rapids and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532641117/0e81f4a1-9f92-4dbb-98d1-9186819784c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mist Trail Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls. 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