El Capitan is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world. It is taller than the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. The scale of the rock face is amazing and is difficult to comprehend. Not only is it large but it is beautiful. The view of El Capitan from the Tunnel View Lookout is great, and seeing it from the Yosemite Valley makes one feel very small. We thoroughly enjoyed seen El Capitan from many angles. It is one of the most popular rock faces for rock climbers as well. We are not rock climbers and did not consider doing that, but we were amazed that people are capable of climbing it.

El Capitan is Superior! I mean once you get through the tunnel, and a little further, you run up on this massive mountain just extruding out and its called: El Capitan! This large rock is nothing short of spectacular and stands head and shoulders over everything else. It has photo shots written all over it.

Fantastic. Found a park easy enough, stood in the paddock opposite El Capitan and just enjoyed the view. Best view is by the big log in a paddock opposite, we got to see the climbers on the mountain. It was amazing to find them dotted long and up the mountain and to think they sleep over night up there blows my mind. Spent a bit of time just looking as it was amazing. Def recommend this.

Been watching climbing documentaries for years, fascinated by the sheer brutal appearance of El Cap. Always my goal to visit Yosemite and this monolithic granite slab. Taking the average climber 3-6 days to reach the summit. I looked up at the face after dark, to see lights from sleeping hammocks all over the face. Went to the base and one of the route start points laid back on my rucksack and watched climbers ascending and descending until dusk. I found a new appreciation for these guys. Amazing couple of hours. I tried climbing the first holds, can’t believe how slippery the face is and it’s covered in ants.