Yosemite Guide

Yosemite National Park January 29 – March 18, 2025 10 Yosemite Valley Trails 8 Activities 6 Transportation 4 Visitor Services 2 Park Map 1 Yosemite Essentials Yosemite Guide 21 bears were hit by vehicles in Yosemite in 2024. In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 Non-emergency dispatch line 209/379-1992 Yosemite Valley Medical Clinic 209/372-4637; Open Mon to Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Urgent care walk-ins: 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Road Conditions 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) Roadside Assistance 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. 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. Accessibility For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, and recreational opportunities, download a Yosemite Accessibility Guide at go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Search for trails and other things to do, navigate with the park map, view the event 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”. www.nps.gov/yose @YosemiteNPS The National Park Service is dedicated to protecting Yosemite for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both visitors and park resources. Prohibited activities include: • • • • • • • • • • • Get the Official National Parks App Keep in Touch Park Regulations Emergency Services @YosemiteNPS 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 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. Properly dispose of pet waste. Service dogs are allowed anywhere that visitors can go. A service dog is trained to perform a specific task to assist a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to pet regulations. Enjoy your visit! Yosemite Essentials Keep Bears Wild Winter in Yosemite Store Food Properly Winter visitors should carry tire chains or cables and know how to use them. Opportunities for hiking are limited. Trails may be hazardously icy, covered in snow, or inaccessible during seasonal road closures. Ask a ranger about current trail conditions and closures before you go. Turn to page 9 for winter-friendly activities & page 10 for hiking in Yosemite Valley. Chain restrictions can go into effect at any time. All vehicles are required by law to carry chains when restrictions are in effect (NO exceptions.) For more information, visit go.nps.gov/chains. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to check for current chain restrictions and road closures before driving. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are closed to vehicles To avoid winter driving in Yosemite, travel to the park by YARTS bus and use free valley shuttles during your visit. Turn to pages 6 & 7 for more. from approximately November through May or June. The Tioga Pass Entrance is closed in winter, and there is no vehicle access to or from the east side of Yosemite. Day-Use Reservation Required to drive into the park on some weekends in February. In order to manage the Horsetail Fall event, a reservation is required for entry to Yosemite on: Feb. 8–9, Feb. 15–17, & Feb. 22–23, 2025. Find more information at go.nps.gov/reserve. 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. 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. 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. Special Restrictions in Place February 8 – 23 Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it’s backlit by sunset. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February. This event attracts many visitors to a small area, causing traffic congestion, parking issues, safety concerns, and impacts to natural and cultural resources. Expect to park far from the viewing area and walk. Wear warm clothing and bring a headlamp or flashlight. Stay out of closed areas and do not trample vegetation. Limited parking is available near El Capitan Picnic Area ONLY for visitors with a valid disability placard. Horsetail Fall Lower Yosemite Fall Viewing Area & Restrictions Yosemite Valley Lodge Yosemite Falls Parking Northside Drive 6 Mer ced 7 12 -w ay Camp 4 3 welcome center 2 e on No rt El Capitan Picnic Area hsid Viewing Area North e D riv Swinging Bridge Horsetail Fall The Ahwahnee 4 1 1.5 mi (2.4 km) walk each way to Viewing Area Speed Limit: 25 mph to park exits 5 e Riv r from Lower Yosemite Fall to El Capitan Crossover: No stopping, parking, or unloading. One lane closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians. Yosemite Village 8 Yosemite Village Parking e Sentinel Beach 11 Closed Area 3 mi (4.8 km) walk each way to Viewing Area El Capitan Crossover & Southside Drive o n e -w a y 9 El Capitan Crossover Cathedral Beach 10 h ut So rive e D s id from El Capitan Crossover to Swinging Bridge: No stopping, parking, unloading, or pedestrians on or adjacent to road. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal. 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. Park Map North Tire chains may be required on park roads. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current information about road closures and tire chain restrictions. YOSEMITE VALLEY GLACIER POINT & BADGER PASS Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. The Valley remains open and easily accessible in winter, but walkways and hiking trails may still be snowy and icy. Glacier Point Road is closed from approximately November to May. When Badger Pass is open, the road is open to vehicles ONLY to the ski area. Glacier Point can only be accessed by ski or snowshoe. WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE * Indicates campground open in winter. Most campgrounds are NOT open year-round. Turn to page 5 for more information. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION AT I O N A L PA N E T I M E RK YOS To & Lee Vining Tuo lum ne HETCH HETCHY Hetch Hetchy Road Riv er closed approx. November to May/June east of Tuolumne Grove to Tioga Pass TUOLUMNE MEADOWS White Wolf seasonal Tuolumne Meadows Evergreen Road Big Oak Flat Entrance Big Oak Flat Information Station seasonal seasonal Yosemite Creek seasonal Tenaya Lake Hodgdon Meadow* Closed approx. Nov. to May/June Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center seasonal CRANE Tuolumne Grove FLAT Merced Grove Yosemite Valley Welcome Center seasonal Big Oa k Crane Flat YOSEMITE VALLEY Camp 4* year-round Flat Ro ad seasonal Upper Pines* Lower Pines seasonal Arch Rock Entrance Take a Winter Walk Starting at shuttle stop 6, take a stroll around Cook’s Meadow for views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, the Merced River, and maybe even winter wildlife! For a longer walk, add a loop around Lower Yosemite Fall. Glacier Point Road Closed for Winter El Portal Road EL PORTAL Yosemite Bridalveil Creek seasonal West closed approx. November to May open to Badger Pass ONLY when ski area is open Badger Pass Ski Area seasonal Join a Ranger or Yosemite Naturalist for a Talk or Guided Walk Turn to page 8 for a weekly schedule of programs. Wawona Road Explore Exhibits & Art in Yosemite Village Stroll through Yosemite Village and check out the exploration center, museum, theater, and Ansel Adams Gallery. Yosemite History Center year-round Wawona* year-round WAWONA Wawona Visitor Center seasonal South Entrance MARIPOSA GROVE OF GIANT SEQUOIAS There are only two gas stations inside the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. No shuttles or vehicle access in winter Ice Skate at Curry Village Turn to page 9 for more information. Turn to page 11 for information about hiking in Yosemite Valley. Gas Station To Oakhurst & Fresno Campground TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Information Center Entrance Station 2 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park CRANE FLAT Yosemite Museum open 10 am to 4 pm daily Exhibits, cultural demonstrations, Indian Village, gifts Explore by Car Stop at scenic viewpoints like Tunnel View, Valley View, and El Capitan Meadow. North Pines GLACIER POINT Tunnel View Turn to page 9 for information about skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing at Badger Pass. Tioga Road is closed from approximately November to May or June. There is no access to or from the east side of the park. Yosemite’s high country is accessible only by ski or snowshoe. GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive south on the Wawona Road for 30 mi (48 km), or about one hour. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Wawona Visitor Center closed Yosemite History Center open daily VISITOR SERVICES Gas available 24 hours. Other services very limited: turn to page 5. THINGS TO DO Visit the Yosemite History Center Explore buildings, carriages, and an historic bridge from the early days of tourism in Yosemite. Outdoor exhibits open daily. Stroll along the Wawona Meadow Loop Starting across from the Wawona Hotel, enjoy a mostly-flat 3.5-mile loop around the scenic meadow. Trail may be snowy or muddy. THINGS TO DO year-round seasonal seasonal Exploration Center open 9 am to 5 pm daily Exhibits, park film, bookstore VISITOR SERVICES & THINGS TO DO Dining, shopping, & recreation. Turn to page 4 for hours & locations. open year-round Tamarack Flat Welcome Center open 9 am to 5 pm daily Maps, information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts From Yosemite Valley, drive south on Wawona Road for 9 mi (14 km.) Turn left onto Glacier Point Road, then continue 5 mi (8 km) to Badger Pass Ski Area. Turn to page 9 for information about the Badger Pass shuttle. VISITOR SERVICES year-round Snow Play Area To Mariposa & Merced Tioga Pass Entrance seasonal Porcupine Flat To Groveland & Manteca INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Use Yosemite Village Parking or shuttle stops 1, 2, 4, or 5. Tioga Road Closed for Winter Hetch Hetchy Entrance Park at Curry Village (shuttle stops 14 & 19), Yosemite Village (shuttle stop 1), or Yosemite Falls (shuttle stop 7.) Use free shuttles to get around Yosemite Valley: turn to page 6 for shuttle system map. GETTING HERE Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. Visit two quiet sequoia groves and a snow play area near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Hike to the Mariposa Grove There is NO shuttle service or vehicle access to the grove during the winter. From the parking area, hike 2 mi (3 km), with 500 ft (150 m) of elevation gain each way, up the road or the Washburn Trail to reach the front of the grove. Skis or snowshoes may be necessary, depending on conditions. GETTING HERE Located 16 mi (26 km), or 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley, via Big Oak Flat Road. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season VISITOR SERVICES Gas available 24 hours. Turn to page 5 for store hours. THINGS TO DO Visit Giant Sequoias Hike 1 mi (1.6 km) down to the Tuolumne Grove or 1.5 mi (2.4 km) down to the Merced Grove. Parking at each trailhead is extremely limited. Skis or snowshoes may be needed to access the groves in winter. Snow Play Area Turn to page 9 for information. HETCH HETCHY Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s wilderness. Open sunrise to sunset only. GETTING HERE Located 38 mi (61 km) or 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley. Take Big Oak Flat Road to the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Just after exiting the park, turn right on Evergreen Road. Follow signs to Hetch Hetchy entrance. Vehicles and trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Rd. VISITOR SERVICES No services available. Yosemite Guide January 29 – March 18, 2025 3 Visitor Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. Visit TravelYosemite.com for restaurant menus and more. YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio closed for the season • Yosemite Exploration Center • theater • bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Village bike rentals Mountain Room Lounge Mountain Room Restaurant 6 N h ort pool sid e Coo o Dr ( k’s ne w h garage Yosemite Valley Welcome Center ow Mead Se gift shop el D Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am – 7 pm Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm, Sun: closed Wawona Service Station staffed 9 am – 6 pm. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. Propane available during staffed hours only. 3 GLACIER POINT • Ahwahnee Dining Room • The Ahwahnee Bar • sweet shop • gift shop All services closed for the season. The Ahwahnee BADGER PASS SKI AREA Turn to page 9 for information about winter at Badger Pass. Yosemite Village Parking 1 r EL PORTAL El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm r (o ay) • gift & grocery • Meadow Grill • Mountaineering School • Mountain Shop ay ne w office, grocery laundry ew de D on thsi r( 7 Sou Curry Village eD Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Yosemite Chapel sid amphitheater El Portal Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. rth Camp 4 Housekeeping Camp front No front office & tour desk ) YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 2 4 er M Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. Yosemite Falls Parking 12 ced Rive r campground reservation office ice rink EXHIBITS & INFORMATION Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 7 am – 10:30 am (opens 6:30 am starting 3/14); Lunch/Dinner: 11 am – 8 pm (closes 9 pm starting 3/14.) Fast casual burgers, chicken, & more. Indoor & outdoor seating. Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm front office Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm Pizza Deck Starbucks Coffee 7 am – 3 pm (6:30 am – 6:30 pm starting 3/14) Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm (opens 4:30 pm starting 3/14); Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Wilderness Center closed for the season Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 9 pm (closes 10 pm starting 3/14) Upscale casual steakhouse. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. 11 GIFTS & GROCERIES FOOD & BEVERAGE Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am; Lunch: 11:30 am – 6 pm. Peet’s Coffee, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. Curry 19 14 Village Parking bike rentals • Bar 1899 • Seven Tents Pavilion • Coffee Corner • Jennie’s Ice Cream OTHER SERVICES amphitheater GIFTS & GROCERIES The Ansel Adams Gallery 10 am – 4 pm. Art, books, & gifts. Tour & Activity Desk 7:30 am – 3 pm (closes 7 pm starting 3/14.) Pool closed for the season Bike Rentals closed for the season THE AHWAHNEE 3 Yosemite Conservancy Store (Welcome Center) 9 am – 5 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Exploration Center) 9 am – 5 pm Yosemite Museum Store 10 am – 4 pm, may close for lunch Village Store 8 am – 8 pm (closes 9 pm starting 3/14.) Wide selection of groceries & gifts. pool & showers FOOD & BEVERAGE hours subject to change; check local listings Seven Tents Pavilion Open Fri/Sat/Sun. (Open daily 2/14 – 3/2 & starting 3/14.) Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Casual dining with rotating menu of hearty meals. Peet’s Coffee Corner Open Sat & Sun. (Open daily 2/15 – 3/2 & starting 3/15.) 6:30 am – 11 am (closes at 2 pm 2/15 – 3/2.) Coffee & light breakfast. Bar 1899 Open Fri/Sat. (Open some Sun; check local listings. Open daily from 2/14 – 3/1 & starting 3/14.) 4 pm – 9 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Coffee Bar 7 am – 10 am Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 (in an emergency, call 911) Mon to Fri: 9 am – 5 pm; Sat & Sun: closed Pizza Deck Open Fri/Sat/Sun. Fri: 4 pm – 9 pm; Sat: 12 pm – 9 pm; Sun: 12 pm – 4 pm. (Open daily 2/15 to 3/1: 12 pm – 9 pm.) Pizza whole & by the slice. The Ahwahnee Bar 11 am – 9 pm (11:30 – 11 pm starting 3/14.) Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Bike Rentals closed for the season Taqueria @ Meadow Grill closed for the season Tour & Activity Kiosk closed for the season Jennie’s Ice Cream closed for the season 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. GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat: 10 am – 12 pm; Sun: closed Yosemite Mountain Shop 8:30 am – 6:30 pm. (8 am – 8 pm starting 3/14.) Hiking/climbing gear & apparel. Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Lunch & Sunday Brunch may be available; check local listings. Fine dining. Appropriate attire respectfully required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. GIFTS Gift Shop 9 am – 7 pm (8 am – 9 pm starting 3/14.) Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm RELIGIOUS SERVICES Yosemite Community Church (Yosemite Chapel) Pastor Brent Moore Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org for information. Weekly Sunday services: 9:15 am Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Gift & Grocery 8 am – 8 pm (closes 9 pm starting 3/14.) OTHER SERVICES ADDITIONAL SERVICES Happy Isles Art & Nature Center closed for the season Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center closed for the season Housekeeping Camp Grocery closed for the season Housekeeping Camp Laundry 8 am – 8 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Big Oak Flat Information Station) closed for the season Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Store opens 3/14: 8 am – 5 pm. Gas available year-round, 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS INTERNET ACCESS WIFI In Yosemite Valley: free public wifi is available in Yosemite Village at Degnan’s Kitchen and the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. Registered hotel guests can also use wifi at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, and Curry Village. In Wawona: free public wifi is available at the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 OTHER SERVICES FOOD & BEVERAGE hours subject to change; check local listings Big Oak Flat Information Station closed for the season In El Portal: free public wifi is available at the El Portal Market. Village Grill closed for the season Gift Shop 8 am – 8 pm (closes 10 pm starting 3/14.) Gifts & limited grocery. CRANE FLAT All services closed for the season. 5 FOOD & BEVERAGE 4 Yosemite Conservancy Depot (Mariposa Grove) closed for the season Wawona Hotel closed during renovation w tour kiosk, bike rentals 2 Village Store Village Grill in nt Yosemite History Center Open daily Park Road Park Road (restricted access) Trail or Pedestrian Path 4 y turn to page 6 for more information ado aut d vehicl es on orize l Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Wawona) closed for the season Shuttle Stop Bike Path Degnan’s Kitchen 5 ay) Yosemite Medical Clinic nee Yosemite Valley Lodge 1 Me Mariposa County Library North Ahwah Lower Yosemite Fall The Ansel Adams Gallery wilderness center US Post Office CAMPING & LODGING CAMPING Most campgrounds do not remain open year-round. Visit go.nps.gov/campground for more information about camping in Yosemite. To make a campground reservation, visit Recreation.gov, or call 877/444-6777. Campgrounds open year-round: • Upper Pines (by reservation only) • Camp 4 (first-come, first-served in winter) • Wawona (first-come, first-served in winter) • Hodgdon Meadow (first-come, first-served in winter) All open campgrounds will be reservation-only February 8 – 23, during the Horsetail Fall event. 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. Mountaineering School closed for the season For information about backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. Tour Kiosk, Bike Rentals, Raft Rentals closed for the season 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. Ice Rink turn to page 9 for hours Pool closed for renovation Showers 24 hrs Yosemite Guide January 29 – March 18, 2025 5 Transportation Parking Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall 6 Cathedral Beach 10 19 12 Housekeeping Camp 11 El Capitan Meadow 18 Lower Pines Campground North 16 Happy Isles d River rce e M Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. Valleywide Shuttle (green) East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. 1 2 3 4 DESTINATION Yosemite Village Parking ALL Shuttles. Welcome Center ALL Shuttles. The Ahwahnee Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Degnan’s Kitchen Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. AT THIS STOP Parking, welcome center, Village Store. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Lodging, fine dining. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Exploration Center, museum, post office, gallery, wilderness center 5 Exploration Center Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Trailheads, picnic area. 7 Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Parking, lodging, camping, trailheads, casual dining. 8 El Capitan Picnic Area Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Picnic area. Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Bike paths may be icy or covered in snow. Use extra caution while biking in winter. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6) • Curry Village (20) • Welcome Center (4) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8) Enjoy several miles of scenic bike paths through Yosemite Valley. Bicycles are also permitted on park roads (cyclists must obey traffic laws.) Bicycles are NOT allowed on hiking trails. Helmets are required by law for children under 18. The speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. El Portal Locations • Market & Gas Station (2) Bicycles are available for rent in Yosemite Valley from spring through fall, as conditions allow (check page 4 for hours.) Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24) E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and electric motors less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) are allowed everywhere bicycles are allowed. Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service. Refer to map at left. Mariposa Grove Shuttle (free) Spring through Fall ONLY. No shuttle service or vehicle acess in winter. From the parking area, hike 2 mi (3 km), with 500 ft (150 m) of elevation gain each way, up the road or the Washburn Trail to reach the front of the grove. Skis or snowshoes may be necessary, depending on conditions. Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Summer only. Visit TravelYosemite.com. Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Summer only. Visit TravelYosemite.com. Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • Tuolumne Meadows Store (4) 49 STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION Tuolumne Meadows AT THIS STOP Sonora 9 El Capitan Meadow Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 10 Cathedral Beach Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 11 Four Mile Trailhead Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 12 Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center ALL Shuttles. 14 Curry Village—eastbound ALL Shuttles. 15 Upper Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 16 Happy Isles ALL Shuttles. Trailhead, Art & Nature Center (seasonal.) 17 Mirror Lake ALL Shuttles. Trailhead. Scenic area. YARTS 120 Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora Picnic area. departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal). Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Trailhead. to Merced Buck Meadows Yosemite Valley 140 YARTS Mariposa 18 Lower Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 19 Curry Village—westbound ALL Shuttles. Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. YARTS Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lee Vining Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced Valley Shuttles frequent daily service year-round 395 Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Wawona Mariposa Grove Shuttle 49 Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. 6 Gas stations are open 24 hours with pay-atthe-pump (card only.) Staffed hours listed on page 5. Bicycling in Yosemite EV charging is available at no cost, courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES • El Portal Gas Station outside the park gate 15 mi from Yosemite Valley • Crane Flat Gas Station 16.5 mi from Yosemite Valley • Wawona Gas Station 28 mi from Yosemite Valley 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060 Electric Vehicle Charging 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper Pines Campground Roadside Assistance Curry Village – westbound 14 Curry Village – eastbound Four Mile Trailhead Park only in designated parking spaces or in a paved turnout, pulled completely off the road. Vehicles parked on vegetation or blocking traffic are subject to citation and may be towed. 2 Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 7 8 9 3 There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. Wawona Rd Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area In Yosemite Valley, use one of three main parking areas: Curry Village 14 19 , Yosemite Village 1 , or Yosemite Falls 7 . Parking can completely fill by late morning on weekends and holidays. Once you find a parking space, keep it. Walk, bike, or ride a shuttle to trailheads and other destinations. The Ahwahnee Bus & Shuttle Service Gas Stations frequent daily service spring through fall only Fish Camp Public Transportation in Yosemite National Park 41 Oakhurst North to Fresno Yosemite Guide January 29 – March 18, 2025 7 Activities Program Schedule Visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar or the NPS app to view even more programs on the online calendar. Program offerings are subject to change. YOSEMITE VALLEY: PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES DAY & TIME PROGRAM 2 pm (15 min) daily Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stops 1/2/4.) HOST FEE? REGISTER? NPS free no; drop-in only YOSEMITE VALLEY: WALKS, TALKS, & TOURS DAY & TIME PROGRAM 2 pm (1 hr) daily Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Tour Learn about the history behind Yosemite’s famous luxury hotel on this complimentary one-hour tour. Meet on the hotel’s back lawn. Note: Valet parking only, use shuttle stop 3. YH 3 pm (1 hr) daily Guided Nature Walk Learn about Yosemite’s natural history and ecosystems with a Yosemite Naturalist. Meet at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater. YH HOST FEE? REGISTER? free free no; drop-in only no; drop-in only PROGRAM 9 am (1.5 hrs) Tu & Th The Ansel Adams Gallery Photography Walk Join a staff photographer for a brief field lecture in Yosemite Valley. Limited space; registration required. 9 am (3 hrs) W In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. 1 pm (3 hrs) Sa In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. 1 pm (4 hrs) M & Th In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams Join a staff photographer for a field class around Yosemite Valley. 1 pm (4 hrs) Tu Ansel Adams’s Legacy and Your Digital Camera Join a staff photographer for a field class to learn how to make better photographs with your DSLR camera. Contact Yosemite.org Locations Turn to page 4 for hours • Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater (Yosemite Village) • Happy Isles Art & Nature Center (closed in winter) • Retail locations throughout the park (some seasonal) Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Adventures resume with the Winter Wonderland in Yosemite Valley Day Hike on March 1, 2025. Check the calendar for guided hikes and backpacking trips in Yosemite: Yosemite.org/experience/outdoor-adventures Custom Adventures Private guided excursions, available year-round: Yosemite.org/custom-adventures HOST FEE? REGISTER? free yes; visit AnselAdams. com TAAG $ yes; visit AnselAdams. com TAAG $ yes; visit AnselAdams. com $ yes; visit AnselAdams. com $ yes; visit AnselAdams. com TAAG TAAG TAAG YOSEMITE VALLEY: EVENING PROGRAMS DAY & TIME PROGRAM 7 pm (30 min) M, W, F, Sa Evening Programs Yosemite naturalists present a variety of topics. Meet at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Cliff Room (between the lounge and gift shop.) 7 pm* (1.5 hrs) nightly Yosemite After Dark Grab a flashlight and join a Yosemite Naturalist for a nature walk at night! *begins at 7:30 pm starting 3/9 YH 8 pm (1 hr) Su, Tu, Th Walking Starry Skies Join a Yosemite Hospitality Guide for an unforgettable night of stargazing! YH Programs designed especially for children and their families. Yosemite Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Yosemite National Park’s resources and providing enriching visitor experiences in the park. Art Classes Art classes resume in Spring 2025. Join us for weekday workshops, kids’ classes, overnight art retreats, and more. Check the online calendar for upcoming classes at Yosemite.org/art YOSEMITE VALLEY: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES DAY & TIME Experience Yosemite with Park Partners HOST FEE? REGISTER? YH free no; drop-in only $ yes; tickets at TravelYosemite. com $ yes; tickets at TravelYosemite. com Programs ac