The main characteristic of Yosemite National Park, riding a California, are their impressive granite rocky mountains.
And in this regard, there is one mountain that stands out above the rest, the one known as El capitán.
Become the great icon of Yosemite park, El capitán It is a rocky granite promontory, with its vertical walls 910 meters high, the result of glacial action.
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What is it and why is it called El Capitan (Yosemite)
The name of El capitán It dates back to 1851, when the Spanish made a free translation of the term with which the native Indians called this mountain, which came to mean the Tribal chief.
Climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite
The Captainn It has gained worldwide fame thanks to its enormous difficulty in climbing.
Now, since the first climbers reached its summit in 1958, many climbers have climbed it, to the point that in July 2008 the speed record for the ascent was surpassed, being achieved in just 2 hours and 37 minutes.
And if you are not an expert climber, you will like to know that it is also possible get on the captain walking through different s that surround it and lift you to the top.
How and where to see El Capitan in Yosemite
When you arrive for visit Yosemite National Park, it will be easy for you see The Captain.
This rocky promontory is located in its most visited area, known as the Yosemite Valley, already in the deepest part of the valley.
On the road that leads you through Yosemite valley, you will find it in front of you, as you drive by car and you are reaching the central area of the car, where the Visitors Center.
In order to enjoy the best panoramic views of El Capitan, you can stop the car on the edge of the road to take the best photos.
How to get to El Capitan in Yosemite
El Captain is in the Yosemite National Park, 4 hours by car from the city of San Francisco.
Hello José Luis, I wanted to know if there are stores to buy food in the park.
Hello, I'm leaving in August for the west coast and I'm spending 2 nights in Yosemite at the Furnacke Ranch. I would like to know what route I can do in the park to make the most of my time.
Floreta, spending two nights in Yosemite, you will have time to fully enjoy it.
There are four areas to visit:
– Yosemite Valley, where you find the great rocky mountain El Capitan, and also the Visitor Center.
– to the north, the mountain route, known as Tioga Road, where you must reach the large meadow of Tuolumne Meadows.
– and to the south, go up to the Glacier Point viewpoint, with beautiful panoramic views of the valley,
– and on the way to the south exit, the Mariposa Grove area with its giant sequoias.
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