Frequently Asked Questions About Glacier Point:

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier Point:

Page Last Updated: 10/3/2025

Can you get married at Glacier Point?

Yes you can! You just need a special-use permit from Yosemite National Park which costs $150. You can choose to get married at Glacier Point Amphitheater, with a max group size of 50, including the couple and vendors, or you can get married anywhere else at Glacier Point if your group size is 10 or fewer. 

How do I married at Glacier Point Amphitheater?

Get at special-use permit from Yosemite which costs $150, you can have a maximum group size of 50 at Glacier Point Amphitheater, including the couple and vendors. Get a California marriage license from any county clerk, (Mariposa is closest to the park), have a licensed officiant perform the  ceremony and have witnesses sign the license. Book a Yosemite photographer who knows the park well. 

When is Glacier Point open?

Glacier Point is open seasonally from May through October, depending on snowfall. The Glacier Point Road is closed in winter, but you can reach it by hiking or snowshoe. To check the current status of the road at any time visit the Current Conditions page on the NPS website. 

What's the best time to visit Glacier Point?

The best time to visit Glacier Point is from late May through October, when Glacier Point Road is open. Sunrise and sunset offer the most beautiful light over Half Dome and the Sierra Nevadas. For fewer crowds, plan your trip on a weekday morning or evening.

How long is the Glacier Point Hike? 

No hike is required to reach Glacier Point, you can reach it with just a short walk from the parking lot. There are multiple Glacier Point hikes that start from and lead to Glacier Point such as Glacier Point Trail, 4-Mile Trail, and Panorama Trail.
• Glacier Point Trail – a .5 mile loop that takes you the full length of the paved walking path at Glacier Point, the classic Glacier Point view with towering Half Dome and the valley spread out beneath it. 
• 4-Mile Trail – A challenging 4.8 mile and 3,418ft elevation gain one-way hike from the valley floor up to Glacier Point.
• Panorama Trail - A long 9.1 mile and 2,276ft elevation gain round trip hike starting from Glacier point and going past the 380ft Illilouette Falls as well as Panorama Point with views of the Valley.

How do you get to Glacier Point Amphitheater?

You can reach Glacier Point by driving to the end of Glacier Point Road to the main parking lot, with just a short walk to the overlook. No hiking is required, but adventurous visitors can also take the strenuous Four Mile Trail, which climbs from the valley up to Glacier Point.

Glacier Point Amphitheater Info:

• Glacier Point Amphitheater elevation: ~ 7,214 ft. 
• One of the 12 Designated Wedding Ceremony Locations in the park.
• Maximum capacity of 50 people (includes guests & vendors); monitoring required for groups of 35-50. 
• Used by amateur astronomy clubs to host star parties  in cooperation with the National Park Service. 
• The Amphitheater has built-in seating and is ADA accessible (unlike many other ceremony spots). 

Where do you park at Glacier Point?

Glacier Point has a large parking lot right at the viewpoint, with regular and ADA-accessible spaces near restrooms and trails. Because it fills quickly during peak season (late May–October), couples planning a Glacier Point wedding should arrive early, carpool, or use shuttles. Remember, Glacier Point Road is closed in winter due to snow.