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Yosemite GuideMay 8, 2024 - June 11, 2024 |
The May/June 2024 Yosemite Guide with information about trip planning, activities, scheduled events, and hours of operations for different facilities and services at Yosemite National Park (NP) in California. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
Yosemite Essentials
A peak-hours reservation is
required to drive into Yosemite
on some dates in 2024.
A reservation is required
between 5 am and 4 pm
on the following dates:
Visitors may enter
the park with:
April 13 to June 30
Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays only
• a Wilderness or
Half Dome permit
July 1 to August 16
Daily
• in-park camping, lodging,
or vacation rental
August 17 to October 27
Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays only
• regional transit or
a tour group
• a peak-hours reservation
To learn more, scan the QR code
or visit go.nps.gov/reserve.
In 2023, 17 bears were hit by
vehicles in Yosemite.
You are driving in wildlife habitat. Follow
posted speed limits, drive carefully, and watch
for animals crossing the road. “Red Bear,
Dead Bear” signs on park roads mark places
where bears have been hit this year.
It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal,
including squirrels and birds.
Book a reservation at Recreation.gov.
A portion of reservations were released in
January 2024; additional reservations are
released seven days in advance at 8 am
Pacific time. Reservations are valid for up to
three consecutive days.
Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is
unhealthy for wild animals. Animals used to being fed can become
dangerous and be killed as a result.
Proper Food Storage is Required by Law
Avoid accidentally sharing your
food by properly storing it or
keeping it within arm’s reach.
At Night
Bears can easily break into
vehicles. Food, trash, and other
scented items may NOT be stored
inside vehicles overnight. These
items must be kept inside a food
locker or in a hotel room or
hard-sided cabin with doors and
windows closed. Food may also
be stored inside a completely
hard-sided RV with all windows
and doors closed.
Spring in Yosemite: What to Expect
During the Day
While hiking or picnicking, always
keep your food within arm’s
reach. When away from your
vehicle, lock it and keep all
windows closed, with food,
drinks, and coolers hidden from
sight. Never leave food in a truck
bed or strapped to the outside of
a vehicle.
Large areas of the park may still be covered in snow. The best
places to hike in spring are Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy.
Ask a ranger about trail conditions before you go.
If you see a bear in the park, email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or call
the Save-a-Bear hotline at 209/372-0322. To learn more about food
storage and bears, visit KeepBearsWild.org.
Expect seasonal road closures. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road
close to vehicles each winter and may not open until May—or later.
Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear about current road
conditions and closures.
Waterfalls, rivers, and streams are at their most powerful. Use
extreme caution around any flowing water. Do not enter water above
waterfalls. Stay off of slick rocks, especially at the base of waterfalls.
Visitor & Emergency
Services
Accessibility
Non-emergency dispatch line
209/379-1992
For a complete list of accessible
services, exhibits, and
recreational opportunities,
download a Yosemite
Accessibility Guide at
go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite
Medical Clinic (Yosemite Valley)
209/372-4637 | Open Mon to Fri,
9 am – 5 pm (6 pm starting May
13.) Urgent care walk-ins with
out-of-pocket fees: 1 pm – 3:30
pm (4:30 pm starting May 13.)
Sign Language interpreting
is available upon request.
Contact Deaf Services at
209/379-5250 (v/txt). Two
weeks advance notice is
requested but not required.
In an Emergency:
Call or Text 911
Yosemite Village Garage
Call 209/372-1060 for 24-hour
roadside assistance.
Lost & Found Check at the
nearest open information center
or hotel front desk, or visit
go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost
item.
Keep in Touch
Assistive Listening Devices
are available upon advance
request at information centers.
Accessible parking spaces
are available throughout
the park.
www.nps.gov/yose
Park Regulations
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 both visitors and park
resources.
Prohibited activities include:
Using drones
Feeding or approaching wildlife
Collecting plants and animals
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
Pets are not
allowed on
hiking trails.
Pets are only permitted on paved
walking and biking paths, in
most campgrounds, and in
parking areas. Pets must be
leashed at all times.
Service dogs are allowed anywhere that
visitors can go. Emotional support,
therapy, and companion animals are
subject to pet regulations.
Park Partners
To report illegal activity, call park
dispatch at 209/379-1992.
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Park Map
Places to Explore
Lake Eleanor
YOSEMITE VALLEY
To
HETCH
HETCHY
O’Shaughnessy
& Lee Vining
Dam
Hetch Hetchy
Entrance
Hetch Hetchy
Backpackers
Campground
Hetch Hetchy
Road
Tioga Pass
Entrance
Tuolumne River
(Wilderness Permit Required)
White
Wolf
Tioga Road
Tioga Road
To
Groveland
& Manteca
Hodgdon
Meadow
Closed approx.
Nov. to May
CRANE Tuolumne
FLAT Grove
Big Oak Flat
Entrance
Big Oak Flat
Information
Station
Yosemite
Creek
Merced
Grove
Porcupine
Flat
Tunnel View
Arch Rock
Entrance
To
Mariposa
& Merced
The Mariposa Grove is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias and miles
of trails. Shuttle service from the parking area to the Grove is expected to
begin in late May (8 am to 7 pm.) When there is no shuttle, the Grove is
accessible only via a 2-mile hike (each way.) Stop in Wawona for more
trails, visitor services, and the Yosemite History Center (open daily.)
Upper Pines
Lower Pines
North Pines
Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour)
Directions From Yosemite Valley, drive south on Wawona Road. Watch
for signs for the Mariposa Grove just before the park’s South Entrance.
Merced River
GLACIER
POINT
El Portal
El Portal
Road
Bridalveil
Creek
Yosemite
West
Closed approx.
Nov. to May
GLACIER POINT
Glacier Point Road is CLOSED from approx. November to May.
Call 209/372-0200 (1,1) to check the current status of park roads.
Campgrounds in Yosemite
are reservation-only from
April to October. Not all
campgrounds are open
year-round. Turn to page 5
for more information.
WAWONA
Yosemite History Center
Wawona
Visitor Center
Wawona Campground
0
Gas Station
5km
5 miles
Campground
Information Center
Where to Find More Information
Information Centers
Look up Current Conditions
Start your visit here! Pick up trail maps, become a junior ranger, get help
planning your trip, and ask about closures and trail conditions.
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road close
each winter and may not open until the
end of May—or later.
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center
9 am to 5 pm daily
The welcome center is the Valley’s NEW hub for visitor information. The
former visitor center is now the Yosemite Exploration Center, offering
rotating exhibits, a theater, and the Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore.
Both are located in Yosemite Village, near shuttle stops 1, 2, 4, & 5.
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio
9 am to 5 pm daily
Big Oak Flat Information Station
Opens May 17, 8 am to 5 pm daily
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
9 am to 5 pm daily, when Tioga Road is open
Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour)
Directions From Yosemite Valley, drive south on Wawona Road. After
9 miles, turn left onto Glacier Point Road.
CRANE FLAT
Visit two giant sequoia groves north of Yosemite Valley that are smaller
and quieter than the Mariposa Grove. Hike one mile down to the
Tuolumne Grove (pictured at left), or 1.5 miles down to the Merced
Grove. Parking at each trailhead is extremely limited.
Distance from Yosemite Valley 16 mi/26 km (30 minutes)
Entrance Station
Hit the Trail
Yosemite features hundreds of
miles of trails, from short, paved
walkways to epic treks through vast
wilderness. Stop by an information
center to pick up free trail maps
and get ranger recommendations
tailored to you and your interests!
Turn to pages 10 & 11 for basic
trail information.
Join a Ranger for a
Talk or Guided Walk
Turn to page 8 for a weekly
schedule of free programs.
Book a Guided Tour
Turn to pages 8 & 9 for details.
Experience the Park
After Dark
Sign Up for an Art
or Photography Class
Engage with Yosemite in a whole
new way, and explore your creative
side! Turn to page 8 for details.
Ride a Bicycle
Explore miles of paved, scenic bike
trails through Yosemite Valley. Turn
to page 4 for bike rentals.
Watch for Wildlife
Roads on map are simplified
and do not reflect degree of
windiness.
To
Oakhurst
& Fresno
NOTE: There are only 2 gas stations inside
the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley.
Take in stunning views of Yosemite Valley from 3,000 feet above the
Valley floor. Other scenic overlooks and numerous trailheads are also
accessible from Glacier Point Road.
North
MARIPOSA GROVE
OF GIANT SEQUOIAS
South
Entrance
Stop at scenic viewpoints like
Tunnel View or El Capitan Meadow
as you travel through the Valley.
Stargaze on your own, or book a
guided nighttime program. Turn to
page 8 for the program schedule.
Glacier Point Road
Wawona Road
2
Start your visit at the new welcome center in Yosemite Village for trail
maps and park information. Then stop by the Yosemite Museum and the
new Exploration Center for exhibits and cultural demonstrations. Turn to
page 4 for hours.
WAWONA & THE MARIPOSA GROVE
Tenaya Lake
Big Oak Flat Road
Crane Flat
Tuolumne Meadows
Visitor Center
Yosemite Valley
Welcome Center
YOSEMITE
VALLEY
The first stop for many park visitors, Yosemite Valley is known for its
towering granite walls and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome.
The Valley’s many waterfalls roar in spring, usually peaking in May.
campground closed in 2024
Camp 4
Tamarack Flat
Explore by Car
Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs and classes.
Turn to page 11 for Yosemite Valley trails.
Tuolumne Meadows
Closed approx.
Nov. to May
Evergreen Road
Closed approx.
Nov. to May
TUOLUMNE
MEADOWS
Things to Do
To check the current status of park roads,
call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1.)
For planned or long-term closures to park roads,
trails, and facilities, scan the QR code or visit
go.nps.gov/conditions.
Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road to Tioga Road
Junction at Crane Flat. Turn right for Tuolumne Grove parking, or
continue on Big Oak Flat Road for 3.5 miles to Merced Grove parking.
HETCH HETCHY
A source of water and hydroelectric power for San Francisco, Hetch
Hetchy is also home to spectacular scenery. From here, visitors can walk
across the dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s wilderness.
Distance from Yosemite Valley 40 mi/64 km (1½ hours)
Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W.)
Just outside the Big Oak Flat Entrance, turn right on Evergreen Road.
Hetch Hetchy Road is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Vehicles and
trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on the narrow,
winding Hetch Hetchy Road.
Visit meadows around dawn and
dusk for the best chance of
spotting birds and other wildlife.
Remember it’s illegal to feed or
approach any wildlife in the park.
Explore Beyond
Yosemite Valley
Wander through one of the park’s
giant sequoia groves, hike along a
reservoir to a roaring waterfall at
Hetch Hetchy, or explore the peaks
and meadows of the High Sierra.
Some park roads and trailheads are
closed or inaccessible until late
spring; ask a ranger about current
conditions.
Become a Junior
Ranger
Kids (and kids-at-heart) can pick up
a free Junior Ranger Handbook at
any open information center.
Complete the activities while you
explore the park, and earn your
junior ranger badge!
Yosemite National Park
Get the Official NPS App
The free app features over 400 parks across
the US! Search for trails and other things to
do, navigate with the park map, view the
program calendar, and find your next park.
Download Yosemite ahead of time to access
park information when you’re offline.
Download from your device’s app store:
search “National Park Service”.
TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS
Tioga Road is CLOSED from approx. November through May.
Call 209/372-0200 (1,1) to check the current status of park roads.
Tioga Road is a 45-mile scenic drive through Yosemite’s high country, with
access to trailheads, scenic vistas, and popular destinations like Tenaya
Lake and Tuolumne Meadows.
A Park Guide for Ages 4 to 12
The reopening date varies each year, depending on snowpack and winter
damage to the road and other infrastructure. For information and
updates, visit go.nps.gov/tioga.
Yosemite Guide May 8 – June 11, 2024
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Services
Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change.
YOSEMITE VALLEY
Campground
Reservation Office
5
authori
zed v
ehic
les
on
ly
North
Bike
Rentals
2
North
side
Driv
e(
on
ew
Village
Grill
Pizza
Deck
Garage
)
ay
Welcome
Center
Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am, Lunch: 11:30 am – 6 pm
Coffee, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Bike
Rentals
Village Grill 11 am – 6 pm. Burgers, hot dogs, & more. Outdoor seating.
Gift &
Grocery
Mountain
Room
Restaurant
to Lower
Yosemite
Fall
Lounge & Cliff Room
Bar 1899 &
Seven Tents
Pavilion
Garden
Terrace
Front Office
& Tour Desk
Basecamp
Eatery &
Starbucks
Coffee
Pool &
Showers
to Shuttle Stop 1
CURRY VILLAGE shuttle stops 14 & 19
Seven Tents Pavilion Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am, Dinner: 5:30 pm –
8:30 pm. Casual dining with rotating menu of hearty meals. Indoor seating.
Peet’s Coffee Corner 6 am – 2 pm
Coffee
Corner
Amphitheater
YOSEMITE VILLAGE shuttle stops 1/2/4/5
Pool
way
)
North
Village
Store
to
Lower Yosemite Fall
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Bike
Rentals
to
The Ahwahnee Hotel
4
Services
northeast corner
of parking area
Degnan’s
Kitchen
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Yosemite Valley Lodge
ive (
one
Front
Office
to
Shuttle Stops
14 & 19
e Dr
Medical
Clinic
Services
Mountain Shop &
Mountaineering
School
Gift &
Meadow
Grocery
Grill
hsid
Wilderness Center
Post Office
Curry Village
Nort
ehicles only
authorized v
Yosemite Exploration Center,
Yosemite Village
Theater & Bookstore
Services
Yosemite
Museum
The Ansel Adams Gallery
YOSEMITE VALLEY
North
to
Shuttle Stop 7
Bar 1899 11:30 am – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites.
Pizza Deck 11 am – 10 pm. Pizza whole or by the slice. Outdoor seating.
Taqueria @ Meadow Grill 11:30 am – 5:30 pm (11 am – 8 pm starting
May 12.) Tacos. Outdoor seating.
Jennie’s Ice Cream (Opens May 24) 11 am – 8:30 pm
THE AHWAHNEE shuttle stop 3
Coffee Bar 6:30 am – 10:30 am
The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 11 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites.
INFORMATION & EXHIBITS
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm
Book tours & activities anytime at TravelYosemite.com.
Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 1/2/4/5
YOSEMITE VILLAGE shuttle stops 1/2/4/5
Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour & Activity Desk 7:30 am – 7 pm
The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am – 5 pm
Yosemite Valley Lodge Pool (Opens May 25, conditions permitting)
11 am − 6 pm
Yosemite Conservancy Store at Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm
Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm
Theater closed May 20 & June 3. Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 1/2/4/5.
Yosemite Museum 10 am – 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 1/2/4/5.
Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 1/2/4/5.
Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am – 4 pm; may close for lunch.
Shuttle stop 16.
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
Open Wed – Sun, 10 am – 4 pm. Shuttle stop 12.
OTHER SERVICES
Laundry (Housekeeping Camp) 8 am – 10 pm. Shuttle stop 12.
Showers (Curry Village) 24 hrs. Shuttle stops 14 & 19.
Village Store Tour & Activity Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm
Curry Village Tour & Activity Kiosk 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Curry Village Raft Rentals (Opens May 17, conditions permitting)
10 am – 4 pm
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE shuttle stop 7
Curry Village Bike Stand 8 am – 7 pm
Yosemite History Center Open daily.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Wawona Hotel Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am, Lunch: 11 am –
3 pm, Dinner: 5 pm – 9 pm, Lounge Service: 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Summer BBQ (starting May 25) 5 pm – 7 pm (Saturdays + Memorial Day)
OTHER SERVICES
Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am – 8 pm
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Wawona) 9 am – 5 pm
Yosemite Conservancy Depot (Mariposa Grove) 9 am – 5 pm
Golf Closed for repairs; opening date to be determined
Golf Shop & Snack Stand Pending golf course reopening
Village Store Bike Stand 8 am – 7 pm
GLACIER POINT
Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am – 8 pm. Hiking/climbing gear & apparel.
Curry Village Gift & Grocery 8 am – 10 pm
HOUSEKEEPING CAMP shuttle stop 12
Rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee
bringing the building to code with
modern fire and seismic safety
standards. Scaffolding and
construction noise may be present
during parts of the rehabilitation
project.
TIOGA ROAD
CRANE FLAT
Big Oak Flat Information Station (Opens May 17) 8 am − 5 pm
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station
Open Fri – Tues, 9 am – 5 pm
Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Store reopens May 24; hours 8 am − 5 pm.
Gas available year-round. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card.
Tennis Courts 8 am – dusk
EL PORTAL
Stable (Opens May 24) Rides at 8:30 am, 11 am, 2:30 pm
Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm
El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm
Wawona Service Station staffed 9 am – 6 pm. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump
with card. Propane available during staffed hours only.
El Portal Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump
with card.
After more than 95 years in service,
The Ahwahnee is continuing a
multi-phase comprehensive
rehabilitation plan to preserve the
hotel’s historic integrity, while
Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Due to these historic projects,
Ahwahnee parking lot space has
been reduced. Parking is valet only
with a $30 nightly charge, $15
day-use or $10 with validation. This
change will only be during this
historic project and will return to
normal upon completion.
Zero Landfill Initiative: Propane Canisters
Exciting news, campers: you can
now buy and exchange Little
Kamper 1 lb. propane canisters in
Yosemite stores, including the
Village Store, Curry Village Gift
Shop, Mountain Shop, Wawona
Store, and El Portal Market.
In alliance with the Zero Landfill
Initiative, Yosemite Conservancy, the
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Yosemite Community Church (The Chapel) Pastor Brent Moore
Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org for information.
Sunday Services: offered weekly at 9:15 am. Additional 11 am service
starting Memorial Day weekend.
Grocery 8 am – 8 pm
Glacier Point Road is closed from approximately November to May—or later,
depending on conditions. Reopening dates for the road and for the Glacier
Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to be determined. Stop by an open information
center for updates.
Tioga Road is closed from approximately November to May—or later,
depending on conditions. Reopening dates for the road and for visitor services
to be determined. Stop by an open information center for updates.
Starbucks Coffee 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
CURRY VILLAGE shuttle stops 14 & 19
Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stand 8 am – 7 pm
Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 6:30 am – 10:45 am, Lunch & Dinner: 11 am
– 9 pm. Fast casual burgers, chicken, & more. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 10 pm
Upscale casual steakhouse. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com.
Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm
Gift Shop 8 am – 10 pm
BIKE RENTALS
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE shuttle stop 7
Mountain Room Lounge Mon – Fri: 4:30 pm – 10 pm, Sat & Sun: 12 pm
– 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites.
THE AHWAHNEE shuttle stop 3
Mountaineering School (Curry Village) 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm –
4:30 pm. Guided hiking & rock climbing experiences. Shuttle stops 14 & 19.
Yosemite Village Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm
Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside
assistance: call 209/372-1060. No gas available in Yosemite Valley.
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio 9 am – 5 pm
Village Store 8 am – 10 pm
Gift Shop 8 am – 9 pm
Hours subject to change, depending on conditions.
INFORMATION & EXHIBITS
Yosemite Museum Store 10 am – 5 pm, may close for lunch
Curry Village Pool closed for renovation.
Yosemite Village Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm,
Sat: 10 am – 12 pm. Shuttle stops 1/2/4/5.
WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Exploration Center 9 am – 5 pm
Ahwahnee Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am, Lunch: 11:30 am –
3 pm, Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Fine dining. Appropriate attire respectfully
required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended:
209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com.
National Park Service and Yosemite
Hospitality are working together to
reduce improper disposal of singleuse propane canisters and send less
waste to our local landfill. This
project was made possible in part by
a grant from the National Park
Foundation through the generous
support of Subaru of America.
CAMPING & LODGING
CAMPING
A reservation is required for all campgrounds between April and
October. Visit go.nps.gov/campground for reservation booking windows
and other campground details.
Check for availability and book a reservation at Recreation.gov, or by
calling 877/444-6777.
Sleeping inside a vehicle is only allowed at a registered campsite. Sleeping
overnight in a parking lot or on the side of the road is NOT permitted.
For information about backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10.
LODGING
Lodging inside the park is operated by Yosemite Hospitality. Reservations
may be made up to one year in advance and are strongly recommended.
Book a stay online at www.TravelYosemite.com or by calling 888/413-8869.
For general information
about staying overnight in
Yosemite or nearby
communities, scan the
QR code or visit
go.nps.gov/sleeping
Yosemite Guide May 8 – June 11, 2024
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Shuttles in Yosemite Valley
Shuttle Stops in Yosemite Valley
CONSTRUCTION WILL DISRUPT SHUTTLE SERVICE THIS SPRING.
Turn to page 4 for information about visitor services, including shopping and dining. Turn to page 10 for information about hiking in Yosemite.
Expect temporary closures at Stop 14 (Curry Village), 15 (Upper Pines), 16 (Happy Isles),
17 (Mirror Lake), 18 (Lower Pines), and 19 (Curry Village.) During the closure, pickup and
dropoff will be available at Curry Village registration parking, near the Curry Village front office.
Use this stop for all east Valley destinations. Construction is expected to last about two
weeks in May (exact closure dates to be determined.)
Yosemite Village
2
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route)
7
8
ey
9
El Capitan
Meadow
op
Trai
l
10
Temporary pickup
Fo
ur
and dropoff at Curry
Village registration.
ay
ew
on
8
6
5
4
3
Valleywide Shuttle (one way)
10
18
Curry
Village
11
3
17
2
1
16
19
14
4
M
ist
17
15
16
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Trailhead.
All Shuttles
Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal).
Degnan’s Kitchen
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Yosemite Exploration Center & Museum
When closed, use temporary pickup and dropoff location at Curry
Village registration parking, near the Curry Village front office.
15
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration
Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The
Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining.
Services ALL stops.
Runs approximately every 22 to 32 minutes with a total
round-trip time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
East Valley Shuttle
Lower Yosemite Fall
8
All Shuttles
Trailhead.
El Capitan Picnic Area
Picnic area.
18
Lower Pines Campground
All Shuttles
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
El Capitan
Meadow
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Scenic area.
Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Mirror Lake
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Parking, lodging, casual & upscale casual
dining, gift shop, Camp 4, trailheads.
9
6
17
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Runs approximately every 18 to 22 minutes with a total
round-trip time of 50 minutes.
For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com
or call 877/989-2787.
All Shuttles
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Yosemite Valley Lodge &
Yosemite Falls Parking
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Buses are air-conditioned, bike friendly, wheelchair accessible, and
equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking
YARTS!
Happy Isles
Trailhead (Mist Trail, John Muir Trail, Half Dome), Art & Nature Center.
Services SELECT stops.
The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public
transit system that provides service into Yosemite National Park.
All Shuttles
Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines campgrounds.
16
Trailheads, picnic area.
Valleywide Shuttle
Upper Pines Campground
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
7
Curry Village (eastbound)
Parking, lodging, casual dining,
gift & grocery, recreation rentals
(seasonal), amphitheater.
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
The FREE Yosemite Valley shuttles operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily and
service stops in numerical order.
Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite
Conservation Heritage Center
12
All Shuttles
Tra
il
6
Four Mile Trailhead
14
The Ahwahnee
Yosemite Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration Center &
Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The Ansel
Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining.
5
18
11
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Happy
Isles
East Valley Shuttle (one way)
12
Village Store &
Welcome Center
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
Lodging, casual & fine dining.
19
Stops 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 &
19 subject to temporary
closure. Shuttles turn
around at Curry Village.
7
9
12
14 15
Cathedral
Beach
Valley Loop Trail
Pines
Campgrounds Mirror
Lake
Trailhead
D
ll
Va
Lo
Valley L
oop
Tra
il
il
Tra
ile
M
Sou
ths
ide
on
ew
El Capitan
Picnic Area
Housekeeping
Camp
Picnic area.
Parking, Yosemite Welcome Center, Village
Store, Yosemite Exploration Center &
Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center,
Yosemite Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery,
post office, & fast casual dining.
11 Four Mile
r
ay
Parking Area
Trail
Loop
lley
Va
Parking, Yosemite Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite
Exploration Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite
Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining.
3
a
Cathedral Beach
Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY
2
y Loop Trail
r
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rth
si d
erced River
M
No
ew
10
All Shuttles
All Shuttles
1
on
North
Yosemite Village Parking
The Ahwahnee
y
Park Road
Bike & Pedestrian Path
Trail
Yosemite Valley
Welcome Center
Val
le
Yosemite Valley
Lodge
& Camp 4
East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route)
4
5
6
il
Tra
Yos
em
ite
Va
lle
yL
o
Lower
Yosemite
Fall
op
Yosemite Valley
Shuttle System
il
Tra
lls
Fa
1
Lower Pines, North Pines, Upper Pines campgrounds.
19
Curry Village (westbound)
All Shuttles
Parking, lodging, casual dining, gift & grocery, recreation rentals
(seasonal), amphitheater.
STOP SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE
When closed, use temporary pickup and dropoff location at Curry
Village registration parking, near the Curry Village front office.
Yosemite Guide May 8 – June 11, 2024
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Events & Programs
Visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar or the NPS app to view the
web events calendar. Program offerings are subject to change.
Programs in Yosemite Valley
Start
Time
End
Time
Programs in Wawona
Hosted
Fee? Reservations?
by
Program
Days
Offered
Walks, Talks, & Tours
7:30 am
9:30 am
Birding in Yosemite Valley Experience the birdlife in Yosemite Valley with a local birding
enthusiast. Listen, observe, and learn detailed information about the birds you come across.
Yosemite
Conservancy
8:30 am
9:30 am
Ranger Walk Join a ranger for a naturalist walk and take a closer look at Yosemite.
Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center.
9 am
11 am
12:30 pm
Required; visit
Yosemite.org/adventures
W
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
M & Tu
starting May 13
Climber Coffee Join climbing rangers to discuss climbing management issues, preventative
search and rescue, and other current events surrounding the climbing community. Meet at
Camp 4 near the registration kiosk.
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
S
4:30 pm
Ask-a-Climber Drop in to view climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and
discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. Located on the west side of
El Capitan bridge (near shuttle stop 9.)
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
Daily
2 pm
3 pm
Discovery Walk Join a ranger for an easy walk and learn more about what makes
Yosemite special. Topics vary daily. Meet in front of the Yosemite Museum.
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
Tu & W
except 5/8 & 6/5
2 pm
3 pm
Ranger Walk: Wild About Bears Learn about bears in Yosemite with a ranger. No bear
sightings are expected. Meet in front of the Yosemite Museum (Yosemite Village.)
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
W, F, Sa
starting May 17
Curry Village Historic Tour Explore the exciting history of the Curry Village Historic
District on this hour-long guided tour. Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater.
Shuttle stops 14 & 19.
Yosemite
Hospitality
No; drop-in only
Ask a Yosemite Naturalist A drop-in live Q&A with a naturalist at the Yosemite
Exploration Center (former visitor center) in Yosemite Village.
YC, YH, NPS
No; drop-in only.
Yosemite
Conservancy
Required; visit
Yosemite.org/adventures
Su, M, T, W, F, Sa
No; drop-in only
Th, F, Sa
3 pm
3 pm
4 pm
4 pm
Sunset Walk Experience the magic of Yosemite while the setting sun lights up your
favorite granite features. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the park.
$
$
8 pm
8:30 pm
Evening Programs Yosemite Naturalists present a variety of topics on natural and
cultural history. Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater.
Yosemite
Hospitality
8:30 pm
10 pm
Yosemite After Dark Grab a flashlight and join a Yosemite Naturalist for a nature
walk at night!
Yosemite
Hospitality
$
Required; tickets/info at
TravelYosemite.com
Nightly
9 pm
11 pm
Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky Minimal light pollution makes Yosemite Valley a perfect
place for stargazing! Learn about stars, planets, constellations, night sky lore, and more.
Yosemite
Conservancy
$
Required; visit
Yosemite.org/adventures
Su, M, T, W, F, Sa
Programs for Families
No; drop-in only
Daily
Required; visit
Yosemite.org/adventures
W
Yosemite
Conservancy
No; drop-in only.
Limited space.
M, Tu, W, Th
starting May 28
Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley
Welcome Center.
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
Daily
2 pm
Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes
geared toward ages 4 - 11.
Yosemite
Conservancy
No; drop-in only.
Limited space.
M, Tu, W, Th
starting May 28
2 pm
4 pm
Junior Ranger Discovery Table Drop in anytime to get started or finish
earning a Jr. Ranger badge. Located in front of Yosemite Valley Exploration
Center, near shuttle stop 5.
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
Daily
starting May 17
2:30 pm
2:45 pm
Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley
Welcome Center.
National Park
Service
No; drop-in only
Daily
10 am
11 am
10:30 am
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