
A little meadow shortly after leaving the trailhead.

After hiking through the woods, my first view of Clouds Rest seen ahead, right of center.

Lots of forest walking, relatively flat.

View down as I start the first notable uphill section.

Well-constructed trail.

Another shot back, Tuolumne Meadows below.

Gaining elevation along the trail.

I reached a saddle, where the trail dips down.

Descending for a while, a false summit of Clouds Rest seen ahead.

More woods walking.

Passing by a cute pond.

View back at the pond.

I ascended to a junction, keeping straight.

More ascending, Clouds Rest becoming visible again.

Along the northeast ridge of Clouds Rest.

Another short dip to reach the base of Clouds Rest.

Approaching the bare rock of Clouds Rest.

View back as I ascend.

Clouds Rest summit ahead.

Yosemite Valley and Half Dome.

Close-up toward Yosemite Valley and Half Dome.

Mount Clark to the south.

A view down into Yosemite Valley from Clouds Rest.
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