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Trip Planner:   USA  /  California  /  Yosemite National Park  /  Valley View

Valley View, Yosemite National Park

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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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Valley View reviews

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  • By 57Dodgerman
    Another must stop and take pictures pullout. Iconic photographs have been taken here over the years. 
    Another must stop and take pictures pullout. Iconic photographs have been taken here over the years.  more »
  • By aswathic2022
    recommend doing this after the Tunnel view, again to understand the landscape of Yosemite valley. This is a really nice view that highlights view that highlights El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral.....  more
    recommend doing this after the Tunnel view, again to understand the landscape of Yosemite valley. This is a really nice view that highlights view that highlights El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral.....  more »
  • By PacificNWFamily
    This time when we stopped at Valley View, there was an open air Valley Floor Tour vehicle stopped for all the participants to take in the views. It was crowded, but we could still get great views of....  more
    This time when we stopped at Valley View, there was an open air Valley Floor Tour vehicle stopped for all the participants to take in the views. It was crowded, but we could still get great views of....  more »
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