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YOSEMITE SUMMIT 2026 SCHEDULE
The Summit is Sunday, May 16th to Friday, the 21st, with Travel on May 16th and May 22nd.
You can always e-mail karl@yosemitesummit.org with questions and he’ll get back to you!
Keep in mind: the following plan outlines our daily hikes and activities for Yosemite Summit 2026. While we prayerfully and thoughtfully prepare this itinerary, please keep in mind that the schedule is always subject to change. Weather, road openings, trail conditions, and even the Spirit’s leading can shape our days in ways we can’t fully anticipate.
Every Summit is unique—sometimes it’s a surprise snowfall, a road closure, or an unexpected opportunity that shifts our plans. These unplanned moments often become some of the most meaningful memories of the week. So while this guide gives us a clear path forward, part of the adventure is embracing the unexpected together.
As Proverbs 16:9 reminds us: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Sunday – Welcome to Yosemite
- Hike: Lower Yosemite Fall Loop (1 mile, paved) + Cook’s Meadow Loop (1 mile, flat boardwalks).
- Lodge: Settling in at the Lodge & Orientation
Monday – South Yosemite
- Morning: Mariposa Grove (Big Trees Loop 2 miles; optional Grizzly Giant spur 0.5 extra).
- Afternoon: Chilnualna Falls (Lower Falls only, 1 mile roundtrip).
Tuesday – Glacier Point Road
- Morning: Westfall Meadow (3.5 miles, solitude & reflection).
- Lunch: Washburn Point & Glacier Point (Lunch with Half Dome views).
- Afternoon: Sentinel Dome (2.2 miles roundtrip) for sunset.
Wednesday – Valley Loop Wanderings
- Start: Yosemite Valley Lodge.
- Route: Valley Loop Trail west to El Capitan Meadow (~3 miles) → cross river at Swinging Bridge → follow south-side trail east to Yosemite Chapel (~3 miles).
- Mileage: ~6 miles total.
Thursday – Farewell in Yosemite Valley
- Morning Stop 1: Tunnel View
- Morning Stop 2: Yosemite Village (Ansel Adams Gallery + gift shop).
- Morning Stop 3: The Ahwahnee Hotel (Final chill before heading home).
- Final Quick Stop: Pastoral Valley
Friday – Flying Home from Sacramento
Everyone flies home on Friday. If your flight is super early, you’ll need to book a shuttle or use Uber, otherwise, I’ll provide drop off if your flight is around mine and when I return the rental van.
I am excited to be going on Yosemite Summit again and to be soon meeting the guys God brought together for this event.
Every year things happen that make that year unique, I’m excited to see what He does this year in our lives.
Be praying about what God is going to do on this Summit!
Karl Bastian
