Yosemite National Park, USA
From series “Best Extreme Places on Earth for Thrill Lovers”
An excellent place to test your own courage is located in the state of California. It is the Yosemite National Park. Through its territory extends a lot of the interesting hiking trails. The extent of the most popular and dangerous among them is 8 km. The end point of this trail is the summit of a granite rock, the ascent to the most dangerous stage of the hike. 400 polished granite steps lead to the summit. An awkward movement is enough to fall from the steep staircase.
The official data call five dead, which crashed on the climb to the rock. The locals claim, however, that the real statistics are much cruel. Another danger that the travelers can encounter during a hike in mountain massifs are the black bears, which are very curious to the people. The food or fire smell can attract the wild animals, so the tents in the national park can only be opened in the specially equipped and protected areas. If you are not afraid of wild animals and steep slippery stairs, Yosemite National Park can be an ideal getaway for you. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 12 km (
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Fuel station: 'Tuolumne Meadows Gas Station' in 13 km
Supermarket: 'Village Store' in 12 km
Parking: 'Tenaya Lake Parking Lot' in 2.85 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ahwahnee Dining Room' in 11 km
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