Popsugar Living Travel Yosemite Backpacking Tips Backpacking Into Yosemite's Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne — See the Stunning Photos June 11, 2017 by Julia Sievert View On One Page Photo 11 of 12 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 11 Yosemite’s high country from its most challenging but beautiful side . . . The ascent began with a couple switchbacks at 4,500 feet that turned into steeper and steeper sections toward the peak. Previous Next Start Slideshow TravelUnited StatesTravel Tips