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Valley View, Yosemite National Park

4.9
#27 of 69 in Things to do in Yosemite National Park
Lookout · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
At Valley View, you'll think you're about to jump into a postcard. This roadside lookout offers great views of the Merced River and the towering Cathedral Rocks and Spires. Plan to see Valley View and other attractions that appeal to you using our Yosemite National Park online travel planner.
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  • By ELKW
    actually what you can see here is similar to the "tunnel view", EL capitan on the left and Bridalveil fall on the right, but here you can see water in front of the view, so I think here is more...  more »
  • By IN_Travelers47906
    Despite it being right on the loop drive, we didn’t discover Valley View until our 4th trip to Yosemite, when we saw lots of people there with cameras. It was early morning on a sunny day and we...  more »
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