Buena Vista Trail,
Yosemite National Park

Located 10.8 miles from Fish Camp, California (CA)
4 Stars
23,719 Steps 1  (10.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Yosemite Buena Vista Trail

Elevation

The Buena Vista Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,052 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,119 ft. and an elevation range of 2,933 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
10.9 mi6,119 ft9,052 ft2,933 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.9 hrs238.22,858 ft259 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.3 hrs21.6259 ft2,858 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Buena Vista Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Tamarack Flat, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Yosemite Falls, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tenaya Lake, CA
  4. West Topo Map: El Capitan, CA
  5. Topo Map: Half Dome, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Merced Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Wawona, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Mariposa Grove, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sing Peak, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Buena Vista Trail?
The length of the trail is 10.9 miles (17.6 km) or 23,719 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Buena Vista Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.9 hours in one direction and in 4.3 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.