YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Across Snow and Silence: An 8-Mile Snowshoe to Dewey Point
An all-day, 8-hour, 8-mile round-trip snowshoe from the Nordic Center at Badger Pass to Dewey Point, ending with sweeping panoramas of El Capitan, Half Dome and alpine ridgelines.
Across Snow and Silence: An 8-Mile Snowshoe to Dewey Point.
This guided snowshoe hike threads through Yosemite's winter meadows and mixed conifer forest to Dewey Point, where a wide, cold silence opens onto classic Yosemite skyline views; the route is an 8-mile winter adventure best experienced as an all-day outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panoramas from Dewey Point
Dewey Point delivers expansive views of El Capitan and Half Dome along with distant summits such as Mt. Hoffman, Mt. Conness and Clark Ridge—rewarding endpoints for a winter day on the snow.
Across snowy meadows and mixed conifer forest
The trail traverses open winter meadows and stands of mixed conifers, offering alternating exposures and quiet stretches on the approach to the viewpoint.
An all-day, 8-mile winter outing
This is an 8-mile round-trip, all-day excursion that requires sustained effort in winter conditions and rewards hikers with high, wide alpine perspectives.
What the day feels like
A day of steady ascent and wide alpine outlooks
The itinerary moves steadily from the Nordic Center at Badger Pass through snow-laden meadows and forested sections toward Dewey Point; the rhythm of the day is deliberate—long periods of steady travel broken by expansive viewpoints at the rim.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is best suited for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a snowshoe hike—bring snow-appropriate footwear and clothing, plus items you typically carry on an all-day winter outing.
The outing is an all-day, approximately 8-hour commitment and covers roughly 8 miles round trip.
Meet at the Nordic Center at the Badger Pass Ski Area for trip check-in and departure.
This trip is operated by Badger Pass Ski Area; follow operator instructions for equipment and safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the hike?
The hike is an all-day, 8-hour outing covering approximately 8 miles round trip.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at the Nordic Center at the Badger Pass Ski Area.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes—children must be at least 14 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I rely on the Badger Pass shuttle for an early start?
If you are signed up for a 9:00 AM hike, do not rely on the Badger Pass Shuttle; it will not arrive until 9:30 AM and the hike cannot be delayed to wait for it.
What views can I expect from Dewey Point?
From Dewey Point you can see El Capitan, Half Dome, Mt. Hoffman, Mt. Conness and Clark Ridge.
Who operates the trip?
The Adventure Snowshoe Hike to Dewey Point is operated by Badger Pass Ski Area.