Taft Point, Scenic viewpoint in Yosemite National Park, United States.
Taft Point stands at an elevation of 2285 meters, offering direct views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan from its granite ledge.
President William Howard Taft discovered this location during his three-day visit to Yosemite National Park with John Muir in October 1909.
Native American tribes considered the Yosemite Valley region, including Taft Point, as sacred grounds for their traditional ceremonies and gatherings.
The one-mile trail to Taft Point begins near Glacier Point Road and requires 20 to 30 minutes of hiking through meadows and forest terrain.
The granite surface features deep natural fissures that extend straight down to the valley floor, with only the final crack protected by safety railings.
Location: Mariposa County
GPS coordinates: 37.71300,-119.60500
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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