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For many arriving by road, this is the stunning first view, upon suddenly exiting the long and dark tunnel, of Yosemite Valley and its setting. A turn out with parking lot accommodates leaving vehicles behind, to take it all in. The trailhead, for the hiking trail up and south to Inspiration Point,
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portal, as one enters Yosemite Valley from points south. The view looks eastward into Yosemite Valley, and includes surrounding features, such as the southwest face of
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El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, from Tunnel View.
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The large viewpoint area is located directly east of the
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El Capitan
Half Dome
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"Scenic Vistas — the Wawona Tunnel View"

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