What You Need to Know
Parking & Congestion
Be prepared for two- to
three-hour delays, especially in
afternoons and on weekends.
Expect long lines at entrance
stations. On the busiest days,
parking areas can fill by mid-
morning.
Plan to arrive before 9 am and
leave after 5 pm.
Once you find a place to park,
stay parked. Use the valley’s free
shuttles to get around. See page 6
for shuttle routes.
Plan for delays and use restrooms
when available.
Entering a National Park
Yosemite is a place
where wilderness
prevails. The
National Park
Service is bound by
its mission to
protect Yosemite’s
natural and cultural resources for
the benefit and enjoyment of
future generations.
Regulations are in place to protect
park resources and for your safety.
If you see activities that could
harm people or park resources,
write down any descriptions or a
vehicle license plate number and
call the park dispatch office at
209/379-1992.
Visitor & Emergency Services
Fire – Police – Medical
Emergency
Call or text 911 for emergencies.
Medical Clinic (in Yosemite Valley): opportunities, pick up a Yosemite
Open Mon through Fri from 9 am to Accessibility Guide at any park
5 pm. Urgent care walk-ins from
1 pm to 3:30 pm with out-of-
pocket fees. Phone: 209/372-4637 planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or
Road, Weather,
& Park Information
Check road updates: 209/372-0200
Yosemite Village Garage
Offers 24-hour emergency roadside 209/379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks
assistance and propane service until advance notice is requested.
4:30 pm. NO gas is available here.
Phone: 209/372-1060
Lost & Found
For items lost or found at one of
Yosemite’s restaurants, hotels, or
lounges, call 209/372-4357. For
items lost or found in other areas
of the park, call 209/379-1001.
Keep in Touch www.nps.gov/yose
Flooding & Park Closures
Due to historic winter snowpack,
it is very likely that the Merced
River will reach flood stage off
and on from late April through
early July. At this stage, roads
and other critical infrastructure
begin flooding, making it unsafe
for visitors to be in Yosemite
Valley. Partial or full park closures
are possible at any time.
The Merced River in Yosemite
Valley is likely to remain high into
mid-July. This means that the river
will be unsafe for swimming,
rafting, and floating. Picnic areas
along the river may close or have
limited space.
Prohibited activities include:
• Feeding or approaching wildlife
• Collecting plants, reptiles,
or butterflies
• Hunting animals
• Picking up archeological items,
such as arrowheads
• Using metal detectors
• Driving vehicles into meadows
• Biking off of paved roads
• Camping outside of designated
campgrounds
• Possession of weapons inside
federal facilities
• Possessing or using marijuana,
including medical marijuana
• Using drones
Access for People with Disabilities
For a complete list of accessible
services, exhibits, and recreational
entrance station or visitor center,
view online at www.nps.gov/yose/
call a park Accessibility Coordinator
at 209/379-1035.
Sign Language interpreting
is available upon request.
Contact Deaf Services at
Assistive Listening Devices are
available upon advance request
at any visitor center.
Accessible parking spaces are
available throughout the park.
@YosemiteNPS
@YosemiteNPS
Protect Wildlife—and Yourself
Speeding kills bears. More Yosemite bears are killed by cars than any
other human-related cause of death. In almost every case, the driver was
speeding. The speed limit in Yosemite never exceeds 35 mph, and some
areas have lower speed limits posted. Drive carefully and watch for wildlife
on the road.
It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite. Getting
too close is dangerous for both to you and the animal. Wildlife can cause
injuries and transmit diseases. Getting used to human food causes animals
to lose their natural behaviors, and they can become more aggressive
toward people. Enjoy watching wildlife from a safe distance.
DISTANCE FROM WILDLIFE: 30 feet = about one bus-length.
Food Storage At Night
Bears can easily break into vehicles
Help keep wildlife wild. Never in search of food. Food, trash, and
intentionally feed any wild animal in other scented items may NOT be
Yosemite. Avoid accidentally sharing stored inside vehicles overnight.
your food by properly storing it. These items must be kept inside a
Allowing a wild animal to eat your
food locker, in an approved bear
food is harmful to the animal, can resistant container, or in a hotel
cause damage to your property, and room or cabin. Food may also be
can result in a hefty fine. stored inside a completely hard-
sided RV with all windows and vents
During the Day
closed.
While hiking or picnicking, always
keep your food within arm’s reach.
For more information about food
When you are away from your
storage and bears, visit
vehicle, keep all windows closed
www.KeepBearsWild.org
and any food or coolers hidden
from sight. Never leave food in a If you see a bear in the park,
pickup truck bed or strapped to the email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or
outside of a vehicle. call the Save-a-Bear hotline at
209/372-0322.
Where is My Pet Park Partners
Allowed in Yosemite?
Pets are allowed in
developed areas, on
fully paved roads,
sidewalks, and
bicycle paths (except
where signs prohibit pets), and in
all campgrounds except walk-in
campgrounds and group
campgrounds. Pets must be
restrained on a leash not more
than six feet long and may not be
left unattended. Other regulations
also apply.
Pets are NOT allowed on shuttle
buses or indoor lodging areas,
including lobbies and rooms.
Yosemite
Guide February 1, 2023
@YosemiteNPS Enjoy- March 28, 2023
your visit!
 Park Map
Historic winter snowfall has delayed seasonal opening dates
for some park roads and facilities.

To check current conditions, including seasonal road closures,

scan the QR code or visit go.nps.gov/conditions.
Crane Flat & Mariposa Grove
Yosemite Valley
Tuolumne Grove & Wawona

Known for its towering granite Visit two sequoia groves north of The Mariposa Grove is home to over
walls and features like El Capitan Yosemite Valley that are smaller 500 mature giant sequoias,
and Half Dome, the valley is alive in than the more famous Mariposa including the Grizzly Giant. Park at
Photo by Christine W Loberg
spring and early summer with Grove, but typically quieter. Hike the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza,
Lake Eleanor numerous roaring waterfalls. one mile down to the Tuolumne near Yosemite’s South Entrance.
To What Should I Do in Yosemite?
Visitors can choose from a number Grove, or 1.5 miles down to the Take a free shuttle up to the grove,
HETCH of scenic trails to walk, hike, or Merced Grove. Parking at each or follow the 2-mile Washburn Trail. A Ranger Recommends:
O’Shaughnessy
HETCHY & Lee Vining bicycle. Other popular activities trailhead is extremely limited. There are several miles of walking
Dam include rock climbing and rafting and hiking trails within the grove.
Distance from Yosemite Valley If you’re visiting Yosemite
(when conditions allow.) Enjoy a 16 mi/26 km (30 minutes) Stop in Wawona for more hiking,
Hetch Hetchy variety of ranger talks, tours, and for half a day:
Backpackers
Tioga Pass visitor services, and to visit the
Hetch Hetchy Tuolumne River Entrance art and photography classes. See Directions Take a scenic stroll around one
Campground Yosemite History Center.
Road page 8 for a schedule of programs. From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak of Yosemite Valley’s meadows and
Hetch Hetchy
(Wilderness Permit Required)
TUOLUMNE Flat Road (Hwy 120) to Tioga Road Distance from Yosemite Valley
Entrance MEADOWS Road Conditions visit Lower Yosemite Fall.
Tioga Road Junction at Crane Flat. 30 mi/48 km (1 hour)
White Opening Summer 2023 Traffic congestion is common in Stop at Tunnel View, El Capitan
Wolf Yosemite Valley, especially during Road Conditions Directions
Tuolumne Meadows Meadow, and Valley View for
closed in 2023 spring and summer and on The Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W) From Yosemite Valley, take Wawona
Tioga Road scenic viewpoints.
Opening Summer 2023 remains open year-round. Road (Hwy 41). Watch for signs for
Evergreen Road Tuolumne Meadows weekends. Arrive early in the
Yosemite Visitor Center morning to find parking, then take the Mariposa Grove just before the
Creek Porcupine park’s South Entrance. If you’re visiting Yosemite
To Flat Tenaya Lake advantage of the valley’s free
for a full day:
Groveland Hodgdon shuttles to spend more time Road Conditions
& Manteca Tioga Road Tioga Road
Meadow Opening Summer 2023 enjoying the park. Wawona Road (Hwy 41) remains Spend a couple of hours hiking to
Big Oak Flat Camp 4 open year-round. Shuttle service on Mirror Lake or the Vernal Fall
Tuolumne Tamarack Upper Pines
Entrance Grove the Mariposa Grove Road is footbridge.
Flat Yosemite Valley Lower Pines
Big Oak Flat YOSEMITE Visitor Center North Pines expected to begin in late spring. Take a Yosemite Valley Floor
Information VALLEY Tour. (See page 9.)
Station Big Oak Flat Road
Merced Crane Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride around
Grove Flat Merced River
the valley’s bike paths.
GLACIER
Tunnel View POINT
Arch Rock If you’re visiting Yosemite
Entrance Glacier Point Road
Glacier Point Road Opening Summer 2023 for two or more days:
El Portal
Road Hike a section of the Valley Loop
To El Portal Bridalveil Trail, or choose a more strenuous
Mariposa Creek
& Merced hike, like the Yosemite Falls Trail
or Mist Trail to Nevada Fall.
Yosemite
West Visit giant sequoias at the
Tuolumne Meadows Glacier Point Road
Wawona Road Hetch Hetchy Mariposa Grove, Tuolumne Grove,
There are NO first-come, & Tioga Road or Merced Grove.
first-served campsites in
Yosemite during the summer. Join a ranger talk or sign up for an
WAWONA Reservations are required for Road Conditions Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a source of Road Conditions
Yosemite History Center all campgrounds. See page 5 Re-opening Summer 2023. Ask a drinking water and hydroelectric Re-opening Summer 2023. Ask a art or photography class. (See
Wawona for more information. page 8 for a program schedule.)
Wawona Campground Visitor Center ranger or call 209/372-0200 (1,1) power for the City of San Francisco, ranger or call 209/372-0200 (1,1)
for current road status. is home to spectacular scenery for current road status. Visit Hetch Hetchy. Hike along the
North and offers many wilderness trails. Glacier Point Road is closed each reservoir to Wapama Falls.
Due to its high elevation, Tioga
South The area’s low elevation makes it a year from approximately November
Mariposa Grove Road is closed each year from
Entrance of Giant Sequoias good place to hike in autumn, through May or June. Opening in
approximately November through
winter, and spring, though it is 2023 is delayed due to road
0 5km 5 miles
May or June. Opening is delayed
typically very hot during summer. construction. At the time of
Yosemite National Park
this year due to historic snowpack.
Roads on map are In April 2023, snowpack in the Distance from Yosemite Valley publication, there is no estimated
simplified and do not
To reflect degree of windiness Tuolumne River basin was 244% of 40 mi/64 km (1 ½ hours) opening date.
Oakhurst average, the highest ever recorded.
& Fresno Directions Once open, expect 30-minute
In previous years with heavy From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak delays as the road project
NOTE: There are only 2 gas stations in Gas Station Entrance Station Campground Visitor Center Information Center snowpack, Tioga Road opened in Flat Road (Hwy 120 W.) Just outside concludes.
the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. late June or early July. At the time the Big Oak Flat Entrance, turn right
of publication, there is no estimated on Evergreen Road. A Park Guide for Ages 4 to 12

opening date.
Road Conditions
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center | 9am to 5pm When the road is open, services in The road is open daily from 8 am to
this remote area of the park will be 9 pm. Vehicles and/or trailers over
New! Yosemite Valley Welcome Center | Opening Summer 2023 very limited. 25 feet long and 8 feet wide are
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio | 9 am to 5 pm not permitted on the narrow, Visting Yosemite with kids?
winding Hetch Hetchy Road.
Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet
Big Oak Flat Information Station | 8 am to 5 pm at any open visitor center.
Complete the activities to earn a
junior ranger badge!
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center | Re-opening Summer 2023

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 Services Due to severe impacts from historic winter storms, seasonal
opening dates and operating hours are subject to change.

YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & CRANE FLAT & RELIGIOUS CAMPING &
MARIPOSA GROVE BIG OAK FLAT SERVICES LODGING
INFORMATION GIFTS, GEAR, FOOD &
BIKE RENTALS YOSEMITE COMMUNITY
& EXHIBITS & GROCERIES BEVERAGE INFORMATION INFORMATION
CHURCH CAMPING
& EXHIBITS & EXHIBITS
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Yosemite Village (Village Store) YOSEMITE VILLAGE YOSEMITE VILLAGE
9 am to 5 pm 8 am to 7 pm The Ansel Adams Gallery Degnan’s Kitchen Wawona Visitor Center Big Oak Flat Information Center Pastor Brent Moore, There is NO first-come, first-
Yosemite Museum Yosemite Valley Lodge 9 am to 5 pm Breakfast: 7 am to 11 am at Hill’s Studio 8 am to 5 pm Resident Minister served camping in Yosemite
10 am to 4 pm 8 am to 7 pm Lunch: 11:30 am to 6 pm 9 am to 5 pm 209/372-4831 during the summer. Reservations
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore www.YosemiteValleyChapel.org are available several months in
Wilderness Center Curry Village at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Peet’s coffee, pastries, light Yosemite History Center
breakfast, deli sandwiches, GIFTS CHAPEL SERVICES advance. Campgrounds are usually
8 am to 5 pm 7:30 am to 3:30 pm 9 am to 5 pm Open daily
& grab-and-go items. Sundays at 9:15 am & 11 am full from April to September.
Happy Isles Art & Nature Center Yosemite Museum Store Indoor & outdoor seating. Visit go.nps.gov/campground for
9 am to 4 pm, may close for lunch 10 am to 4 pm, closed for lunch Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore
SHOWERS & Village Grill ACTIVITIES at Big Oak Flat Information more information and a schedule of
Yosemite Conservation Heritage LAUNDRY Village Store 11:00 am to 6 pm
Zero Landfill Initiative: reservation release dates.
Station
Center 8 am to 10 pm Fast casual, burgers & sandwiches. 9 am to 5 pm
Propane Canisters Campground Reservations
10 am to 4 pm HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Conditions permitting
Outdoor seating. Closed Wed & Thurs www.recreation.gov (recommended)
Closed Mon & Tues Laundry THE AHWAHNEE Golf Course & Disc Golf Exciting news, campers: you can or 877/444-6777 (7 am to 9 pm PT)
8 am to 10 pm THE AHWAHNEE Regular Golf: Thurs – Mon now buy and exchange Little
Gift Shop
TOURS & 8 am to 8 pm
8 am to 6 pm GAS & Kamper 1 lb. propane canisters in
Coffee Bar Disc Golf: Tues & Wed Yosemite stores, including the Village OPEN CAMPGROUNDS
ACTIVITIES 7 am to 10 am
GROCERY
CURRY VILLAGE Sweet Shop 12 pm to 6 pm Store, Curry Village Gift Shop, Conditions permitting
7 am to 9 pm The Ahwahnee Bar Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Mountain Shop, Wawona Store, and
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Showers Tennis Courts In Yosemite Valley:
24 hours 11 am to 9 pm 8 am to 5 pm El Portal Market. Here’s how it
Tour and Activity Desk 8 am to Dusk Camp 4 | Reservations available one
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Casual dining & signature cocktails. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. works:
7:30 am to 7 pm Indoor & outdoor seating. Stable week in advance for May 21 to
Gift Shop 1. Purchase a canister.
AUTOMOTIVE 8 am to 10 pm Ahwahnee Dining Room
2-hour rides daily at 8 am, 10 am, October 30. Tent camping only, no
CURRY VILLAGE SERVICES 12 pm, & 2 pm. All-day rides EL PORTAL 2. Use up the fuel. pets allowed.
Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Thursdays at 8 am. Conditions
Mountaineering School Dinner: 5:30 pm to 9 pm 3. Bring the canister back to any Upper Pines Campground
Yosemite Village Garage CURRY VILLAGE permitting.
8:30 am to 12 pm, 1 to 4:30 pm Fine dining. Appropriate attire store that participates in the Little
Lower Pines Campground
24-hour roadside assistance. Yosemite Mountain Shop
respectfully required for dinner. GROCERY Kamper propane exchange program.
Raft Rentals Call 209/372-1060 8 am to 8 pm North Pines Campground
Conditions permitting No gas available in Yosemite Valley.
Dinner reservations strongly GIFTS, GEAR, 4. Trade in your empty canister for a
Gift & Grocery El Portal Market Outside of Yosemite Valley:
10 am to 4 pm recommended. Call 209/372-1489 & GROCERIES full one at a lower price.
8 am to 10 pm or visit www.opentable.com. 9 am to 7 pm Hodgdon Meadow Campground
In alliance with the Zero Landfill
Wawona Store & Initiative, Yosemite Conservancy, the
POST OFFICE Wawona Campground
HOUSEKEEPING CAMP YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Pioneer Gift Shop National Park Service and Yosemite
8 am to 8 pm GAS STATION Hospitality are working together to
Grocery Base Camp Eatery
Yosemite Village Post Office Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore reduce improper disposal of single- CAMPGROUNDS OPENING IN
8 am to 8 pm Breakfast: 6:30 am to 10:45 am
Mon – Fri: 8:30am to 5pm at Wawona Visitor Center El Portal Service Station use propane canisters and send less SUMMER 2023
Lunch/Dinner: 11 am to 9 pm
Sat: 10am to noon 9 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm waste to our local landfill. Help us Conditions permitting
Fast casual dining. Indoor seating.
Yosemite Conservancy Depot at 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. by doing your part! Bridalveil Creek Campground
Map of Yosemite Village Mountain Room Lounge Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza *This project was made possible in Crane Flat Campground
Yosemite Museum Visitor Center and Theater
Mon – Fri: 4:30 pm to 10 pm 9 am to 5 pm part by a grant from the National
& Indian Cultural
Exhibit
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore Sat & Sun: 12 pm to 10 pm GLACIER POINT Park Foundation through the
Tamarack Flat Campground
Museum
Beer on tap, signature cocktails, generous support of Subaru of White Wolf Campground
Store
The Ansel Adams Gallery
& appetizers. At the time of publication, there is
To Ahwahnee Hotel GAS STATION no set opening date for Glacier America. Yosemite Creek Campground
Valley Wilderness Center
Yosemite
Cemetery
Indoor & outdoor seating.
Administration Post Office Medical Clinic 10 Point Road or services at Glacier Porcupine Flat Campground
Girls Building
Club
5 Degnan’s Kitchen Mountain Room Restaurant Wawona Service Station Point. YOSEMITE
Dinner: 5 pm to 10 pm 8 am to 6 pm Glacier Point Gift Shop BIKE SHARE
10
Upscale casual dining. Diesel & propane available. 24-hour CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED IN 2023
10 Opening Summer 2023
Village
To Yosemite Falls Shuttle Reservations recommended. pay-at-the-pump with card. Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Stop 5 Store
Glacier Point Snack Stand The free Yosemite Bike Share is open
Visit www.opentable.com.
15 Opening Summer 2023 for the season! You can use the bike
share for short trips (up to two Sleeping inside a vehicle is only
Northside D
Shuttle
Stop 2
5
CURRY VILLAGE POST OFFICE hours) in Yosemite Valley. allowed in campsites. You may not
rive
Peet’s Coffee Corner TIOGA ROAD & 1. Get connected: Download sleep overnight in a parking lot or
6 am to 2 pm Wawona Post Office TUOLUMNE MEADOWS the Yosemite Bike Share mobile app along the side of the road.
Espresso beverages, pastries, & Mon - Fri: 9 am to 1 pm for Apple/iOS or Android in advance.
Hiking & Biking Trail light breakfast. Indoor seating. Sat: 9 am to noon At the time of publication, there is
#
Approx. Walking Time (minutes) no set opening date for Tioga Road 2. Get a bike: Use the app to unlock
Roadway
5 Seven Tents Pavilion
or services in Tuolumne Meadows. a bike at one of the Yosemite Bike LODGING
P Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Share stations, located at the
Authorized Vehicles (shuttles)
To Curry Village
Dinner: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
FOOD & White Wolf Lodge Yosemite Village Parking Area and
25 Fast casual dining. Indoor seating. BEVERAGE Closed in 2023 on the Village mall (between the
Lodging inside the park is operated
Shuttle by Yosemite Hospitality. Reservations
Stop 1 Jennie’s Ice Cream Wawona Hotel Dining Room High Sierra Camps Valley Wilderness Center and the may be made up to one year in
Sentinel Crossover
P 11 am to 8:30 pm Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Closed in 2023 Valley Visitor Center). advance and are strongly
Meadow Grill Lunch: 11 am to 3 pm Tuolumne Meadows Lodge 3. Get pedaling: Ride safely! Use recommended. Book a stay online
11 am to 8 pm Dinner: 5 pm to 9 pm Closed in 2023 the helmet provided with the bike at www.TravelYosemite.com or by
Rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee Fast casual taqueria. Lounge Service: 5 pm to 9:30 pm (or wear your own) and stay on calling 888/413-8869.
Tuolumne Meadows Grill
Outdoor seating. Summer BBQ roads and paved bike paths.
After more than 95 years in service, The Ahwahnee is continuing a multi- TBD
phase comprehensive rehabilitation plan to preserve the hotel’s historic Pizza Deck 5 pm to 7 pm Visit yosemite.org/yosemite-bike-
Tuolumne Meadows Store
integrity, while bringing the building to code with modern fire and seismic 11 am to 10 pm Every Saturday + share to learn more about this
TBD
safety standards. Scaffolding and construction noise may be present during Pizza whole & by the slice. Father’s Day (June 18) & July 4 program, see a map of bike paths
parts of the rehabilitation project. Outdoor seating. Tuolumne Meadows Post Office and plan your routes.
Golf Shop & Snack Stand
TBD
Due to these historic projects, Ahwahnee parking lot space has been Bar 1899 Opens July 1
reduced. Parking is valet only with a $30 nightly charge, $15 day-use or $10 11:30 am to 10 pm 7 am to 6 pm Tuolumne Meadows
with validation. This change will only be during this historic project and will Beer on tap, signature cocktails, Visitor Center & Bookstore
return to normal upon completion. & appetizers. Indoor seating. TBD

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 Yosemite Valley Shuttle System
Yosemite
Lower Village Mirror
Yosemite Lake
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) Fall
Yosemite The Ahwahnee
Falls Trail 5 4
East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route)
3
East Valley Shuttles 6 2
Temporarily Out of Service

Yosemite 1
Valley Lodge 7
Construction will impact shuttle service
! from May to October 2023.
During construction on Sentinel Drive, only the Valleywide
Sentinel
SentinelDrive
Drive
CLOSED
The FREE Yosemite Valley shuttles operate from 7 am to 10 pm
Shuttle (Green Route) will be in operation. Shuttles will
During Construction 12 19 18 17
daily and service stops in numerical order.
continue to service all stops. 14
During construction on shuttle stops from May to October,
some stops will be temporarily relocated nearby. 15
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route)
Services ALL stops. 11 Curry
Runs approximately every 22 to 32 minutes with a total
Village 16
round-trip time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Four Mile Trail
closed in winter
East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) El Capitan 8
Happy Isles
Temporarily Out of Service
During Construction & Mist Trail
ced Ri v
Due to construction on Sentinel Drive, East Valley Shuttles M er er 9
will be out of service from spring through fall of 2023. The
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) will continue to service all
stops during construction. 10
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 18 17
9 Valleywide Shuttle (one way)
10 11 12 14 15 16
Expect delays during busy periods.

VALLEYWIDE SHUTTLE ONLY Travel Recommendations

3 The Ahwahnee 6 Lower Yosemite Fall 9 El Capitan Meadow 12 Housekeeping Camp/ 16 Happy Isles/Mist Trail The Yosemite Area Regional
Transportation System (YARTS) is a
Bring plenty of food and water
for potential delays and stop
Yosemite Conservation
public transit system that provides and use restrooms when
Heritage Center
Trailhead, Art & Nature Center service into Yosemite National Park. available.
Lodging, Dining, Gift Shop Trailhead, Picnic Area, Scenic View
Scenic View Park your vehicle for the
Information, Lodging, Gift and Buses are air-conditioned, bike duration of your stay. Driving
4 Degnan’s Kitchen 10 Cathedral Beach
Grocery, Showers, Laundry friendly, wheelchair accessible, and from site to site increases traffic
equipped for rider comfort. Save congestion and can cause
gas, save time, save money, by frustration for you and your
Dining, Gift and Grocery
14 Curry Village taking YARTS! passengers.
Scenic View, Picnicking (eastbound)
Less than a 5-minute walk: Ride the free shuttle buses to
Post Office, Visitor Center, enjoy Yosemite Valley most
1 Yosemite Village Theater, Museum easily once parked.
Parking Lodging, Dining, Gift and 17 Mirror Lake
Grocery, Amphitheater, Arrive early and stay late, and
Showers visit Yosemite during the week.
Parking area fills early. Once Trailhead Enjoy the entire Yosemite
you find a spot, keep it, and
region—consider visiting
use the free shuttle. 7 Yosemite Valley
18 Lower Pines
gateway communities such as
Dining, shopping, and Lodge/Yosemite Mariposa, Groveland, Lee
information are only a 5–10 Falls Parking Campground
Vining, and Oakhurst.
minute walk from here.
5 Visitor Center Dining, Gift and Grocery, Campground, Amphitheater
Ride a YARTS bus to enter
the park.
& Museum
2 Village Store Trailhead

Visitor Center, Theater,

15 Upper Pines 19 Curry Village
8 El Capitan Picnic Area Campground (Westbound) For more information,
Dining, Gift and Grocery Museum 11 Four Mile Trail bus schedules, and tickets,
L ess than a 5-minute walk: L ess than a 5-minute walk: visit www.YARTS.com
Post Office, Visitor Center, Post Office, Dining, Gift and Campground Lodging, Dining, Gift and or call 877/989-2787.
Scenic View, Picnicking
Theater, Museum Grocery Trailhead Less than a 5-minute walk: Grocery, Amphitheater,
Trailhead Parking, Trailhead Showers

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 Events and Programs
Go to www.nps.gov/yose or the NPS app to see the
web events calendar for more program information.
Program offerings and hours are subject to change.

Programs in Yosemite Valley Programs in Wawona & Mariposa Grove

TIME PROGRAM FEE? HOSTED BY DURATION DAYS OFFERED TIME PROGRAM FEE? HOSTED BY DURATION DAYS OFFERED

Adventure Hike: El Capitan Loop Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. 9 am Coffee with a Ranger Meet at Pine Tree Market for coffee, general park updates, NPS 1 hr Sun & Wed
8:30 am $ YH 8 hrs Sun and a Q&A session with one of our rangers. Drop-ins welcome!
Meet at Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater. Ages 12 & up.

Adventure Hike: Nevada Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Nature Walk: Mariposa Grove Meet at the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Allow time to ride
8:30 am $ YH 8 hrs Tues & Fri 9:30 am NPS 1.5 hrs Daily
Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up. the shuttle from the parking area to the grove.

Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. B.A.R.K. Ranger Walk Meet across from Wawona Hotel at the Meadow Loop trailhead. Bring
9 am $ YH 4 hrs Thurs 1:30 pm NPS 45 min Wed & Sat
Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up. heat protective dog booties and training treats. Limit of 10 dogs, first come first served.
9 am Bike to Hike Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Curry Village Bike Pick-Up. $ YH 3 hrs Mon, Wed, Sat Jr. Ranger Walk
2:30 pm Meet at the Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio. NPS 45 min Daily
Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes, such as mosaics,
9 am colored pencils, and watercolors. Register at Yosemite.org/art. $ YC 4 hrs Mon – Fri
8 pm Campfire Program
Meet at Wawona campground amphitheater. Bring your own s’mores supplies! NPS 1 hr Wed & Sat
9 am The Ansel Adams Gallery Photography Walk Space is extremely limited, reserve in advance
at anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. Reservations open three days in advance. TAAG 1.5 hrs Tues & Thurs

9 am In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Space is limited, reserve in advance at $ TAAG 3 hrs Wed Special Programs & Events
anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413.
EVENT DATE & TIME LOCATION
9 am Climber Coffee Meet with climbing rangers to discuss current climbing Leave No Trace Sun
practices and search and rescue information. NPS 1 hr (Until June 25) Songs in the Key of Nature Yosemite Conservation
Presented by Michael Bryant & Robin Pliskin, Northern California Musicians. Join Robin & Michael for a Friday, June 16 Heritage Center
musical celebration of Nature’s Beauty in Song. 8 pm to 9:30 pm (Shuttle Stop #12)
10 am Jr. Ranger Walk Meet at Shuttle Stop #6. NPS 1 hr Daily
Leave No Trace & How to Utilize the Techniques Yosemite Conservation
Friday, June 30
Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes geared Mon – Thurs Presented by Mike Elliott, Leave No Trace Master Educator/Sierra Club Member Sierra Club Heritage Center
11 am YC 1 hr 8 pm to 9:30 pm
toward ages 4–11. Walk-ups only, limited space. (Except 6/19 & 7/4) Member & Volunteer, Mike introduces the methods & spirit behind keeping wilderness wild. (Shuttle Stop #12)

11 am Nature Journaling Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for an introduction YC 20 min Fri
to quick and easy nature journaling for all ages. Supplies provided!
Programs especially for children and their families Indicates facilities accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. Short, steep inclines may be encountered.
Ask a Climber: El Capitan Climbing rangers will be stationed at El Capitan Meadow, near the Daily $ Programs with a fee
12:30 pm bridge, to answer questions about big wall climbing. Drop in anytime between 12:30 and 4:30 pm. NPS 4 hrs Contact 209/379-5250 (v/txt) to request a sign language interpreter. Advanced notice of two
(Until July 2) NPS National Park Service
weeks is requested, but not required.
YH Yosemite Hospitality
Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes geared Mon – Thurs
1 pm YC 1 hr (Except 6/19 & 7/4) YC Yosemite Conservancy Assistive Listening Devices are available upon advanced request for any public program. Inquire at
toward ages 4–11. Walk-ups only, limited space.
TAAG The Ansel Adams Gallery any visitor center or tour desk.

1 pm Kids’ Science Friday Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for a pop-up YC 15 min Fri
children’s science program.

Discovery Hike: Mirror Lake Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. More Activities with Park Partners
1 pm $ YH 4 hrs Wed & Sat
Meet at Ahwahnee Front Desk. Ages 12 & up.

1 pm
Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. $ YH 4 hrs Mon Yosemite Conservancy The Ansel Adams Yosemite Hospitality
Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up.
Gallery
1 pm In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams Space is limited, reserve in advance at anseladams.com or $ TAAG 4 hrs Mon
Join Yosemite Conservancy for a
memorable experience in the park! The Ansel Adams Gallery, located in
In Yosemite Valley, reserve your spot
on a Valley Floor Tour, offered daily GET THE
OFFICIAL
by calling 209/372-4413.
Advanced registration is required for Yosemite Village, is open daily from at 10 am and 2 pm. Visit
1 pm
Ansel Adams’s Legacy and Your Digital Camera Space is limited, reserve in advance at
$ TAAG 4 hrs Thurs all Outdoor Adventures. Explore our 10 am to 5 pm. The Gallery may travelyosemite.com, stop by the

NPS APP
anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. website (yosemite.org) and follow close for lunch. Experience a variety tour desk at the Yosemite Valley
In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Space is limited, reserve in advance at us on social media to find the latest of fine arts, handcrafts, and a Lodge, or call 888/413-8869 to

NOW!
1 pm $ TAAG 3 hrs Sat collection of Ansel Adams’ original
anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. updates from our team, learn more book tours and activities.
about our organization, and browse photographs. The gallery also offers The Yosemite Mountaineering
2 pm Bike to Hike Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Curry Village Bike Pick-Up. $ YH 3 hrs Thurs
our full program calendar. half-day or full-day photography School offers guided hikes and rock
Curry Village Historic Tour Learn the rich history of Curry Village on this free walking tour. Custom Adventures classes and private guided tours led climbing in Yosemite Valley, as
2 pm YH 1 hr Daily
Meets at the Curry Village Amphitheatre. by a resident staff photographer.
Join a Yosemite Conservancy conditions allow. Call 209/372-
Ranger Walk: Wild About Bears Learn about bears in Yosemite with a ranger (no bear naturalist guide for a customized Classes leave from the Gallery and 8344 for more information.
2 pm NPS 1.5 hrs Wed, Fri, Sat require reservations; call 209/372-
sightings expected.) Meet at Shuttle Stop #6. experience that fits your interests
4413 or visit anseladams.com/ In Wawona, join pianist and singer
Jr. Ranger Discovery Table Drop in between 2 and 4 pm to get started or finish earning a and schedule. Experience the park Tom Bopp in the Wawona Hotel
2 pm Jr. Ranger badge. Located in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center (Shuttle Stop #5). NPS 2 hrs Daily on personalized day hikes, birding photography-education.
lobby from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm,
walks, stargazing programs and Exhibition at The Ansel Adams Tuesday through Saturday, as he
Paint & Sip Learn the basics of watercolor and create an iconic Yosemite landscape step-by- Gallery
2 pm step. Meet at the Mountain Room Lounge, register in advance at Yosemite.org/art. $ YC, YH 2 hrs Fri backpacking trips. Learn more and performs songs and tells stories
sign up: yosemite.org/custom- Intrepid: One Hundred (and Two) from Yosemite’s past.
2:30 pm Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes geared Mon – Thurs adventures. Years Photographing the High Sierra
YC 1 hr (Except 6/19 & 7/4)
toward ages 4–11. Walk-ups only, limited space. June 25 to July 29, 2023
Art Classes
4 pm Family Ranger Talk Meet in front of the Valley Visitor Center (Shuttle Stop #5). NPS 15 min Daily Head to Happy Isles Art and Nature
Center for an outdoor workshop Sierra Club
Yosemite Nature Notes Short Films: Live with a Yosemite Conservancy Guide with a professional artist, nature
Wed – Mon The Sierra Club’s Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (formerly LeConte
4 pm Enjoy short films from the series Yosemite Nature Notes and a thought-provoking talk by a YC 1 hr (Except 6/21 & 7/15) journaling strolls, children’s art
Yosemite Conservancy naturalist at the Yosemite Theater. Memorial Lodge) is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
activities, and nature exhibits.
Yosemite After Dark Explore the enchantment of Yosemite at night! Advanced registration is Pre-registration is recommended for Sierra Club volunteers welcome visitors to explore the exhibits, the natural
8:30 pm $ YH 1.5 hrs Nightly
required. Tickets/info at travelyosemite.com. art classes. Drop-ins are welcome as history library, and the children’s corner. For more information, call 209/372- Search “National Park
space is available. Open daily from 9 4542 or visit the Sierra Club website: Service” in app stores
Wed – Mon
9 pm Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky Reservations required. Register at Yosemite.org/adventures. $ YC 2 hrs am to 4 pm. www.sierraclub.org/yosemite-conservation-heritage-center.
(Except 6/24 & 6/26) or use the QR code.

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 Hiking

Cook’s Meadow Vernal Fall, via Mist Trail Nevada Fall, via Mist Trail Hetch Hetchy Valley Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Yosemite Valley Hetch Hetchy

FEATURES TRAIL/DESTINATION DESCRIPTION DISTANCE/TIME STARTING POINT ELEVATION FEATURES TRAIL/DESTINATION DESCRIPTION DISTANCE/TIME STARTING POINT ELEVATION

Lower Yosemite Fall A short trail rewards visitors with views of Upper 1.0 mi/1.6 km Shuttle Stop #6 Paved, mostly flat. Wapama Falls This hike follows the shoreline of the reservoir to 5 mi/8 km round trip, Begin at 1,000-foot
and Lower Yosemite Falls. This waterfall may be dry round-trip, Take longer loop to the base of Wapama Falls. The Wapama Falls 2 to 4 hours O’Shaughnessy Dam elevation gain
in late summer and early fall. Expect lots of spray 20 minutes the right for a more footbridge can sometimes close when water levels
in spring and early summer. gentle incline. are too high.
Cook’s Meadow Loop This short loop offers stunning views of Half Dome, 1.0 mi/1.6 km Shuttle Stop #6 Paved, flat.
Yosemite Falls, and other valley features. Visit in round-trip, Wawona
early morning or evening for a chance to see birds 20 minutes
and other wildlife.
Wawona Meadow Loop A relaxing and scenic stroll, this trail offers views 3.5 mi/5.6 km Begin across the Mostly flat, unpaved
Mirror Lake/Meadow Take a shorter walk on the paved bike trail to the 2 mi/3.2 km round-trip, Shuttle Stop #17 Mostly flat or gentle across Wawona Basin and opportunities to see round-trip street from Wawona
Dry in summer and fall front of the lake, at the base of Half Dome. 1 hour -OR- slopes. First section is wildlife. Bikes and leashed pets are allowed. 1.5 to 2 hours Hotel
Continue on the hiking trail for a longer loop. 5 miles/8 km, 2 hours paved.

Columbia Rock via Hike the first mile of the Yosemite Falls Trail for 2 mi/3.2 km round-trip, Camp 4, Steep and rugged; Giant Sequoia Groves
Yosemite Falls Trail views of Yosemite Valley from Columbia Rock. Be 2 to 3 hours Shuttle Stop #7 1,000-foot
prepared for dozens of switchbacks. elevation gain Tuolumne Grove Trail Follow the Old Big Oak Flat Road—one of the first 2.5 mi/4 km round-trip, Begin at Tuolumne 500-foot
roads into Yosemite Valley—down through sugar 1 to 2 hours Grove parking lot at elevation gain
Yosemite Falls Trail This trail leads to the top of North America’s tallest 7.2 mi/11.6 km Camp 4, Steep and rugged; pines and white firs to the Tuolumne Grove of Crane Flat on Tioga
waterfall. The upper half of the trail is steep and round-trip, 6 to 8 hours Shuttle Stop #7 2,700-foot Giant Sequoias. Road
rocky, but the arduous climb is worth it for the elevation gain
amazing views. Merced Grove Trail This trail follows an old road that curves down into 3 mi/4.8 km round-trip, Begin at Merced 300-foot
the Merced Grove, the smallest and most secluded 1 to 3 hours Grove parking lot on elevation gain
Vernal Fall Footbridge Hike the first section of the Mist Trail. Enjoy an 1.6 mi/2.6 km Happy Isles, Paved but steep; of Yosemite’s three sequoia groves. Big Oak Flat Road
excellent view of Vernal Fall from the footbridge. round-trip, 1 to 2 hours Shuttle Stop #16 400-foot elevation
gain
Mariposa Grove— Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, 0.3 mi/.5 km loop, Begin at Mariposa Mostly flat,
Big Trees Loop Trail this trail features the Fallen Monarch and interpretive 30 to 45 minutes Grove Arrival Area wheelchair accessible
Top of Vernal Fall Continue past the footbridge and follow the Mist 3 mi/4.8 km round-trip, Happy Isles, Strenuous; panels on the life and ecology of giant sequoias.
Trail up a steep granite stairway of over 600 steps. 2 to 4 hours Shuttle Stop #16 1,000-foot
This route can be extremely wet and slippery. Wear elevation gain
good shoes and use caution. Mariposa Grove— Hike past notable trees such as the Bachelor and 2.1 mi/3.4 km Begin at Mariposa 300-foot
Grizzly Giant Loop Trail Three Graces, the Grizzly Giant, and California round-trip, Grove Arrival Area elevation gain
Top of Nevada Fall Continue past the top of Vernal Fall to the top of 5 mi/8 km round-trip, Happy Isles, Strenuous; Tunnel Tree. 1.5 to 2 hours
Nevada Fall. A section of the John Muir Trail is 5 to 6 hours Shuttle Stop #16 1,900-foot
closed past Nevada Fall, so return via Mist Trail. elevation gain

Valley Floor Loop Trail A grand tour of the valley, this trail takes you 13 mi/21 km full loop, Lower Yosemite Fall, Mostly flat, with
through picturesque meadows, talus slopes at the 5 to 7 hours full loop Shuttle Stop #6 some gentle incline.
base of granite cliffs, and near the Merced River. Hiking Preparedness
Four Mile Trail to Hike this strenuous but rewarding trail for 4.8 mi/7.7 km one-way, Shuttle Stop #11 Very Strenuous; Ask a ranger about trail conditions before you go. Due to historic winter storms, many trails will remain snowy, flooded, and/or muddy well into the
Glacier Point outstanding views of Yosemite Valley below. Allow 3 to 4 hours one-way 3,200-foot summer. Even when snow has disappeared from the valley floor, hikers climbing to higher elevations may encounter reminders of winter. Snow-covered trails
Closed in winter & time to hike back down—there is no shuttle to elevation gain will be very difficult to navigate. Use extra caution around flowing water. Some creek crossings may be impassable. Never enter rivers or streams above
early spring return you to Yosemite Valley.
waterfalls. Adjust your expectations of what hikes will be possible this spring and summer and don’t rely on past conditions and trip reports.

Waterfall Scenic Views Lake One Hour or Less Wheelchair Accessible

Wilderness Permits
Wilderness permits are required
year-round for all overnight trips into
Yosemite’s Wilderness. All trailhead
quotas will be available online in
advance for the 2023 hiking season.
Visit go.nps.gov/wildpermits to learn
how to get a permit this spring—or to
plan for the summer ahead.
Please come prepared with your own
bear canister or rent one at any open
wilderness center.
Safety Information
Half Dome Permits Preventing Dehydration Pets Safety for All Seasons
Always carry more water than Pets are permitted on fully paved roads, Bring plenty of water for your entire hike. Drinking
Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center Permits are required 7 days a week when the cables are sidewalks, and bicycle paths only (except water is not available outside of developed areas.
8 am to 5 pm daily. up, typically from late May to mid-October, conditions you need. Prevent dehydration by
sipping lots of water throughout when signed as not allowing pets.) Pack essentials–including a flashlight, sunscreen,
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio permitting. weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, plenty
your hike and frequently eating Drones
8 am to 5 pm daily. Permits are available by pre-season and daily lotteries. of snacks, and reliable navigation tools.
salty snacks. The use of drones within the park
Big Oak Flat Information Station More information is available at go.nps.gov/hdpermits. Stay on established trails.
Rivers and Streams boundaries is illegal under all
8 am to 5 pm daily. For backpackers wanting to climb Half Dome as part of a circumstances.
Know your limits. Choose a trail that is the right fit for
wilderness trip, information can be found at Yosemite’s water is deceptively everyone in your group, and ensure you have plenty
Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station of time to make it back before sunset.
8 am to 5 pm daily. www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdwildpermits.htm dangerous. Visitors are strongly Bicycling
urged to keep a safe distance Bicycles are only allowed on paved roads  lways leave your travel and hiking plans, including
A
Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center from all falling or moving water. and bike paths. time of return, with a trusted person.
Opening Summer 2023 YOU are responsible for your safety.

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Hiking Programs
Events &
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Entrance
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Mariposa

Shuttle Map
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History
Yosemite

Services
Visitor Center
Campground

Yosemite Valley
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Glacier Point Road
El Portal
Tunnel View
POINT Trailhead
GLACIER Flat Grove
Crane Merced
Flat Road
River
VALLEY Big Oak Station
Merced YOSEMITE Information
Flat Big Oak Flat
Visitor Center Tamarack Grove
Tuolumne
Yosemite Valley
Meadow
Hodgdon Manteca
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Tenaya Lake
Flat Creek Tioga Road Entrance
Visitor Center Porcupine Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows Big Oak Flat
Tioga Road Evergreen Road
Tuolumne Meadows
Wolf
White
Entrance (Wilderness Permit Required)
MEADOWS Entrance
Tioga Pass TUOLUMNE Campground Hetchy
Tuolumne River Backpackers’
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Yosemite Guide
Yosemite Valley Shuttle Map See page 6 for more information on this free service.
Yosemite
Lower Village Mirror
Yosemite Lake
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) Fall
Yosemite The Ahwahnee
Falls Trail 5 4
East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route)
3
6 2
East Valley Shuttles Temporarily
Out of Service Yosemite 1
Valley Lodge 7
Sentinel Drive
Sentinel Drive
Construction will impact CLOSED
During Construction 12 19 18 17
! shuttle service from 14
May to October 2023. 15
See page 6 for more information. 11 Curry
Village 16
Four Mile Trail
closed in winter
El Capitan 8
Happy Isles
& Mist Trail
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VALLEYWIDE SHUTTLE ONLY
Yosemite Village Housekeeping Camp/ Happy Isles/
1 3 The Ahwahnee 8 El Capitan Picnic Area 12 16
Parking Yosemite Conservation Mist Trail
Heritage Center
4 Degnan’s Kitchen 9 El Capitan Meadow
2 Village Store 17 Mirror Lake
Visitor Center Curry Village
5 10 Cathedral Beach 14 (eastbound) Lower Pines
& Museum 18 Campground
6 Lower Yosemite Fall 11 Four Mile Trail Upper Pines
15 Curry Village
Campground 19
Yosemite Valley Lodge/ (Westbound)
7 Yosemite Falls Parking