- Tuolumne Grove Nature TrailFollow the Old Big Oak Flat Road—one of the first roads into Yosemite Valley—steeply down 0.8 mile (1.3 km) through sugar pines and white firs to the “Entering the Tuolumne […]Read More
- Rancheria FallsThis trail continues past Wapama Falls to popular Rancheria Falls. This is an excellent hike to do in winter as there is usually still water in the waterfalls along the […]Read More
- Pohono TrailThe Pohono Trail rewards hikers with several viewpoints of Yosemite Valley from the south rim. East to west, these views include Taft Point, Dewey Point, Crocker Point, and Stanford Point. […]Read More
- Diana Fall/Diana PoolThe hike to Diana Fall and Diana Pool is an easy, mostly flat 1.4 mile (2.25 km) walk to a swimming hole flanked by cliffs and a charming roughly 20-foot […]Read More
- Mono Meadow TrailThe Mono Meadow and Mount Starr King Trails descend steeply to Mono Meadow–an area that is very wet throughout the summer. Expect log crossings over creeks and lots of mud. […]Read More
- McGurk Meadow TrailThe trail leads downhill 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to John McGurk. One mile (1.6 km) beyond the cabin […]Read More
- Yosemite Mountaineering School & Guide ServiceThe Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide service has been helping people get into the wilderness and creating memorable experiences in Yosemite since 1969. Based in Yosemite Valley in the Curry […]Read More
- El CapitanEl Capitan’s iconic granite walls dominate the west end of Yosemite Valley. At more than 3,000 feet (900+ m) above the valley floor, it is 2.5 times as tall as […]Read More
- Yosemite FallsAt a height of more than 2,425 ft Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. It flows approximately November through July, with peak flow in May. Look for the ice […]Read More
- Tunnel ViewThe view that Ansel Adams made famous, Tunnel View is a must stop for any first time visit to Yosemite Valley. Find it just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State […]Read More