Residing in the ever-famous Yosemite National Park in California, El Capitán is a mountain so colossal that you might feel like a speck of dust in comparison. With its granite walls standing proudly at over 2300m above sea level, this rock formation is one of the park’s most popular landmarks. In fact, the park was established in this area due to how popular the spot was, and the credit for that goes to the artists who depicted El Capitán’s formidability in their work. It was long believed that this monument could not be climbed, until in 1958, Warren Harding and his companions proved this feat possible. So if you would love a challenging upward hike, the El Capitán is ideal for you.