Autumn/Fall Activities

Distance: 2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m)  Difficulty: Moderate Time: 2 hours Begin at: Tioga Pass Entrance The trailhead for this easy, very scenic hike […]

Distance: 0.5 miles (.8 km) round trip from trailhead; 1.5 miles (2.4 km) round trip from Yosemite Village Elevation gain: Minimal  Difficulty: Easy Time: 15 – 60 minutes Begin at: […]

Distance: 9.2 miles (14.8 km) round trip Elevation gain: 2017 ft (614 m) Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Time: 4-6 hours Begin at: Porcupine Creek Parking on Tioga Road North Dome […]

Two beautiful lakes on one trail with epic views from every angle. The trail climbs steadily to Upper Cathedral Lakes. Near the top of the climb, it passes a spur […]

You can have a beautiful wedding in Yosemite National Park at well-known locations such as the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, The Big Trees Inn in Wawona, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls and […]

Marriage Licenses are obtained at the Mariposa County Clerk’s office in the Hall of Records (across the street from the Court House). The hourse are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through […]

Distance: 13 miles (18.5 km) full loop; 7.2 miles (11.6 km) half loop Elevation gain: Mostly level Difficulty: Moderate Time: 5-7 hours full loop, 2.5-3.5 hours half loop Begin at: […]

Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km) round trip Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m)  Difficulty: Moderate Time: 1-2 hours Begin at: Tuolumne Grove parking lot Follow the Old Big Oak Flat […]

Follow this trail through conifers and across granite to cross a tributary of Yosemite Creek to Ten Lakes. Take care on this crossing early in the season when the creek […]

Walk along the gravel road and pass the locked gate (signed Glen Aulin and Soda Springs).  Soda Springs—carbonated, cold water bubbling out of the ground—is protected within a log enclosure.  […]