At 13,053 feet, Mount Dana in Northern California’s Yosemite National Park will take you high above the rest of the world. It’s one of the California’s many “thirteeners,” or mountains that are more than 13,000 feet high. Despite its enormity, Mount Dana remains one of the most popular thirteeners among hikers, for a number of reasons.

Mount Dana sits on the eastern side of Yosemite National Park.

John Cudworth/Flickr It’s just south of Tioga Pass, and it’s only 61 feet lower than the summit of Mount Lyell.

It’s very accessible.

dangerismycat/Flickr It’s right next to Highway 210, so the mountain is easy to reach.

Mountaineers of all experience levels can summit Mount Dana.

dangerismycat/Flickr The peak is certainly high at over 13,000 feet, but the trailhead is also high. It’s around 10,000 feet up, which means you can be at the top in just a couple hours’ time.

Be prepared for rocks.

Dean Wm. Taylor/Flickr The terrain on Mount Dana is quite rocky, so be sure to stick to the trail if you don’t want to tread over too much rocky surface.

The view is stunning.

Steve Axt/Flickr With Glacier Canyon on one side and a reddish, metamorphic slope on the other, the views along the route are simply gorgeous.

Bring food, water, and a camera.

Jonathan Fox/Flickr You’ll definitely want to capture photos of the gorgeous view for posterity. Don’t forget to bring enough water and snacks for the journey to the top!

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John Cudworth/Flickr

It’s just south of Tioga Pass, and it’s only 61 feet lower than the summit of Mount Lyell.

dangerismycat/Flickr

It’s right next to Highway 210, so the mountain is easy to reach.

The peak is certainly high at over 13,000 feet, but the trailhead is also high. It’s around 10,000 feet up, which means you can be at the top in just a couple hours’ time.

Dean Wm. Taylor/Flickr

The terrain on Mount Dana is quite rocky, so be sure to stick to the trail if you don’t want to tread over too much rocky surface.

Steve Axt/Flickr

With Glacier Canyon on one side and a reddish, metamorphic slope on the other, the views along the route are simply gorgeous.

Jonathan Fox/Flickr

You’ll definitely want to capture photos of the gorgeous view for posterity. Don’t forget to bring enough water and snacks for the journey to the top!

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