Granite cliffs, waterfalls and giant sequoias in the Sierra Nevada. Some roads close for snow from around November through May or June, and the Hetch Hetchy entrance is open only during daylight hours.
Hours
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year; Hetch Hetchy entrance open daylight hours only; call 209/372-0200 for road status
Cost
Private vehicle $35 (7 days); on foot or bike $20 per person; under 16 free; cashless, no cash accepted
Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.
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Section: Outdoors and Naturepark
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoia grove in southern Yosemite, protected since 1864, with a restored trail and boardwalk. Reach it by the free shuttle from Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza, which runs about late April through November.
Hours
Grove road open only to vehicles with a disability placard; all others use the shuttle
Granite cliffs, waterfalls and giant sequoias in the Sierra Nevada. Some roads close for snow from around November through May or June, and the Hetch Hetchy entrance is open only during daylight hours.
Hours
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year; Hetch Hetchy entrance open daylight hours only; call 209/372-0200 for road status
Cost
Private vehicle $35 (7 days); on foot or bike $20 per person; under 16 free; cashless, no cash accepted
Section: Family Outingsmuseum
Section: Family Outingspark
