View of Yosemite Valley – Sentinel Bridge loop from Badger Pass Ski Area

View of Yosemite Valley – Sentinel Bridge loop from Badger Pass Ski Area

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View of Yosemite Valley – Sentinel Bridge loop from Badger Pass Ski Area

03:24

64.3km

1,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.8 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.1 km

View of Yosemite Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you bike from the park entrance or further, the grueling climb really rips all the self control out of you. I cried, seeing this spot for the first time.

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20.8 km

Tunnel View - Great view of the valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over the Yosemite Valley to El Captain.

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20.8 km

Tunnel View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Depending on which way you're heading this could be your first, or last, view of Yosemite Valley. Regardless of direction you'll want to stop and savour the incredible view.

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29.7 km

View of Yosemite Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super awesome ride!

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30.0 km

Sentinel Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Sentinel Bridge offers a classic view of Half Dome's partly-rounded profile in the distance, beautifully framed by trees and water.

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30.8 km

Yosemite Village

Highlight • Settlement

Yosemite Village is open year-round and can get busy as the park attracts millions of visitors annually. The village features a visitor center, the Ansel Adams Gallery, the Yosemite Museum, …

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36.0 km

Merced River

Highlight • River

In the southern portion of Yosemite, this river is a boisterous cataract plunging down a steep channel. But here, it's more of a meandering channel and rich home for birds …

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64.3 km

End point

Parking

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