Sierra Point, Yosemite, California

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Sierra Point is a point located in Yosemite National Park at the eastern end of the valley, below Grizzly Peak, on what is essentially the southern shoulder of Half Dome. The trail used to be quite popular, but was closed due to a rock slide in the 1970s. While a portion of the trail is still missing, it is still possible to reach the point. In fact, the trail is only about a half mile long and about 1000 feet off the valley floor. It is mostly an easy hike, but should not be attempted by beginning hikers due to the difficulty of the missing portion. In fact, the National Park Service does not recommend that anyone take this trail. Despite this warning, many people still reach the point each year as it is easily accessible from the Vernal Falls trail in Happy Isles, and still has the original railing at the top. It is popular in part because it is the only point in the valley from which four waterfalls can be seen at once: Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Yosemite Falls, and Illilouette Falls.