Yosemite Guide

Experience Your America Yosemite National Park | Yosemite Guide July 19 – August 22, 2023 Cathedral Lakes 4 Services 8 Events & Programs 10 Trails 6 To Fresno Shuttles South Entrance Mariposa Grove Yosemite History Center Wawona Campground Yosemite West To Merced Arch RockEntrance Wawona Visitor Center WAWONA Wawona Road Bridalveil Creek Glacier Point Road El Portal Tunnel View Merced Grove Trailhead Big Oak Flat Information Station To Manteca 2 Crane Flat Big Oak Flat Road Hodgdon Meadow Tuolumne Grove GLACIER POINT YOSEMITE VALLEY Tamarack Flat Merced River Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Porcupine Flat Yosemite Creek Tioga Road Big Oak Flat Entrance Evergreen Road Hetch Hetchy Entrance Tenaya Lake Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Tioga Road White Wolf Tuolumne Meadows TUOLUMNE MEADOWS (Wilderness Permit Required) Park Map Hetch Hetchy Road Hetch Hetchy Backpackers’ Campground O’Shaughnessy Dam Tuolumne River Tioga Pass Entrance and Lee Vining HETCH HETCHY To Lake Eleanor Yosemite Valley Shuttle Map 1 Yosemite Essentials Yosemite Guide Keep this Guide with you to get the most out of your visit to Yosemite National Park! Turn to page 6 for more information on this free service. Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) Yosemite Falls Trail Yosemite Village Lower Yosemite Fall 5 4 2 6 Construction will impact shuttle service from May to October 2023. ! Mirror Lake The Ahwahnee 3 1 Yosemite Valley Lodge 7 Housekeeping 12 Camp During construction on shuttle stops from May to October, some stops will be temporarily relocated nearby. 19 14 18 17 15 Curry Village 11 Four Mile Trail 16 closed in winter El Capitan M er ced Ri v 8 er Happy Isles & Mist Trail 9 10 7 8 6 5 Valleywide Shuttle (one way) 9 10 3 4 2 1 19 East Valley Shuttle (one way) 11 18 12 17 14 15 16 VALLEYWIDE SHUTTLE ONLY Village Store 2 Yosemite Village Parking 1 Yosemite Valley Lodge/ Yosemite Falls Parking 7 Lower Yosemite Fall 6 Visitor Center & Museum 5 Degnan’s Kitchen 4 The Ahwahnee 3 El Capitan Meadow 9 El Capitan Picnic Area 8 12 14 10 Cathedral Beach 11 Four Mile Trail 15 Housekeeping Camp/ Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Happy Isles/ Mist Trail 16 Curry Village (eastbound) Upper Pines Campground Curry Village (Westbound) 19 Lower Pines Campground 18 Mirror Lake 17 Yosemite Essentials Parking & Congestion Bicycling in Yosemite Protect Wildlife—and Yourself Yosemite Valley has over 12 miles of paved bike paths. Biking can be a great way to get around on a busy day—and to enjoy the sights! Speeding kills bears. If you didn’t bring your own bike, stop by a bike rental stand or use Yosemite Conservancy’s free bike share program. Turn to pages 4 and 5 for more information. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite. Be prepared for delays of 2 to 3 hours from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Expect long lines at entrance stations. On the busiest days, parking can fill by 9 am. 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. Plan to arrive before 8 am and leave after 5 pm. Once you find a place to park, stay parked. Use the valley’s free shuttles to get around, or plan to walk or bike. Turn to page 6 for shuttle information. Plan for delays and use restrooms when available. Text YNPTRAFFIC to 333111 to sign up for traffic alerts. Bikes are allowed on paved roads and bike paths, never on hiking trails. Ride carefully and remember to share paths with pedestrians and other cyclists. Helmets are required for children under 18. Cyclists must obey traffic laws on park roads. E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and motors less than 750w (1hp) are permitted. 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. DISTANCE FROM WILDLIFE: 30 feet = about one bus-length. 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 Visitor & Emergency Services Fire – Police – Medical Emergency Call or text 911 for emergencies. Access for People with Disabilities For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, and recreational opportunities, pick up a Yosemite Medical Clinic (in Yosemite Valley): Open Mon through Fri from 9 am to Accessibility Guide at any park entrance station or visitor center, 5 pm. Urgent care walk-ins from view online at www.nps.gov/yose/ 1 pm to 3:30 pm with out-ofpocket fees. Phone: 209/372-4637 planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or call a park Accessibility Coordinator Road, Weather, at 209/379-1035. & Park Information Sign Language interpreting Check road updates: 209/372-0200 is available upon request. Yosemite Village Garage Contact Deaf Services at 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. Assistive Listening Devices are Phone: 209/372-1060 available upon advance request Lost & Found at any visitor center. For items lost or found at one of Accessible parking spaces are Yosemite’s restaurants, hotels, or available throughout the park. lounges, call 209/372-4357. For items lost or found in other areas of the park, call 209/379-1001. Keep in Touch 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. www.nps.gov/yose @YosemiteNPS 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 hardsided 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 If you see a bear in the park, from sight. Never leave food in a pickup truck bed or strapped to the email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or call the Save-a-Bear hotline at outside of a vehicle. 209/372-0322. Where is My Pet Allowed in Yosemite? Park Partners 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 28, 2023 @YosemiteNPS @YosemiteNPS Enjoy- March your visit! Park Map 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. Although the valley’s waterfalls roar in spring, by mid-summer they usually slow to a trickle. Visitors can choose from a number of scenic trails to walk, hike, or bicycle. Other popular activities include rock climbing and rafting (when conditions allow.) Enjoy a variety of talks, tours, and art and photography classes. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs. Yosemite is still being impacted by last winter’s historic snowfall, which delayed the seasonal opening of some roads and facilities. Some high-elevation areas of the park, outside of Yosemite Valley, may be snowy or flooded even in late summer. For the most up-to-date information on park roads and trails, scan the QR code or visit go.nps.gov/conditions. Yosemite Valley Visting Yosemite with kids or kids-at-heart? Yosemite National Park Start your day at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center for trail maps and other information. Then stop by the Yosemite Museum next door to explore the park’s cultural connections through live demonstrations and objects on display. Turn to page 4 for hours. A Park Guide for Ages 4 to 12 Lake Eleanor The Mariposa Grove is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. Park at the Welcome Plaza, near Yosemite’s South Entrance. Take a free shuttle up to the grove, or follow the 2-mile Washburn Trail. There are several miles of walking and hiking trails within the grove. Stop in Wawona for more hiking, visitor services, and to visit the Yosemite History Center and Chinese Laundry exhibit. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs in this area of the park. To HETCH HETCHY O’Shaughnessy & Lee Vining Dam Hetch Hetchy Entrance Hetch Hetchy Road Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour) Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground Tioga Pass Entrance Tuolumne River TUOLUMNE MEADOWS (Wilderness Permit Required) White Wolf Mariposa Grove & Wawona To Groveland & Manteca Yosemite Creek Hodgdon Meadow Big Oak Flat Entrance Big Oak Flat Information Station Camp 4 Tamarack Flat Yosemite Valley Welcome Center YOSEMITE VALLEY Crane Flat Big Oak Flat Road GLACIER POINT Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance To Mariposa & Merced El Portal Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour) Tenaya Lake Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Wawona Road (Hwy 41). After 9 miles, turn left onto Glacier Point Road. Tioga Road Tuolumne Grove Merced Grove Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Porcupine Flat El Portal Road Upper Pines Lower Pines North Pines Glacier Point Road Conditions Due to its high elevation, Glacier Point Road is closed each year from approximately November through May or June. Parking at Glacier Point is very limited, especially between 9 am and 5 pm. In Summer 2023, expect delays of up to 30 minutes as road construction is completed. Merced River The Merced Grove is closed starting July 10 for biomass removal. For more information on this project, please visit go.nps.gov/biomass. Visit two giant sequoia groves north of Yosemite Valley that are smaller than the more famous Mariposa Grove, but far less busy. Hike one mile down to the Tuolumne Grove, or 1.5 miles down to the Merced Grove. Parking at each trailhead is extremely limited. Glacier Point Road Bridalveil Creek Distance from Yosemite Valley 16 mi/26 km (30 minutes) Yosemite West Wawona Road There are NO first-come, first-served campsites in Yosemite during the summer. Reservations are required for all campgrounds. Turn to page 5 for more information. WAWONA Yosemite History Center Wawona Visitor Center Wawona Campground Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias 0 Gas Station Entrance Station 5km Campground Visitor Center Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Hwy 120) to Tioga Road Junction at Crane Flat. Hetch Hetchy Information Center If you’re visiting for a day or less: As you travel through the valley, stop at Tunnel View, El Capitan Meadow, or Valley View for scenic viewpoints. Stop by the Valley Visitor Center to pick up a trail map, get a passport stamp, and view the park film. Explore the park’s cultural connections at the Yosemite Museum. Take a scenic stroll around Cook’s Meadow and Lower Yosemite Fall. Take a Valley Floor Tour or attend a ranger talk to learn about the park. Distance from Yosemite Valley 40 mi/64 km (1½ hours) Take on a more challenging, all-day hike in Yosemite Valley. Road Conditions The road is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm. Vehicles and trailers over 25 feet long and 8 feet wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Road. Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W) to Crane Flat. Turn right onto Tioga Road (Hwy 120 E.) Big Oak Flat Information Station | 8 am to 5 pm Tioga Road & Tuolumne Meadows Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Opening date to be determined Turn to pages 4 & 5 for information about visitor services in Yosemite. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Turn to page 4 for visitor services, including bike and raft rentals and tour desks. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs and classes. 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. Hetch Hetchy is a great place to hike in cooler months, but it is typically very hot in the summer. Distance from Yosemite Valley 54 mi/87 km (1½ hours) Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio | 8 am to 5 pm Planning Your Yosemite Adventure Spend 2–3 hours hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall, the Mirror Lake Trail, or a section of the Valley Loop Trail. Enjoy a 40-mile scenic drive through Yosemite’s spectacular high country. Tioga Road (continuation of Hwy 120 through the park) climbs from 6,000 ft in elevation to nearly 10,000 ft at Tioga Pass, the park’s only entrance from the east. Along the way, visitors will find numerous trailheads, scenic vistas, lush subalpine meadows, and glacier-carved lakes. Services are extremely limited in this remote area of the park. Yosemite Valley Visitor Center | 9 am to 5 pm Turn to page 8 for a schedule of free art activities and other programs just for kids! Road Conditions Big Oak Flat Road remains open year-round. Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W.) Just outside the Big Oak Flat Entrance, turn right on Evergreen Road. 5 miles Roads on map are simplified and do not reflect degree of windiness To Oakhurst & Fresno NOTE: There are only 2 gas stations in the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. Big Oak Flat Road North South Entrance 2 Road Conditions Wawona Road remains open year-round. Take in stunning views of Yosemite Valley from 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Numerous trailheads and other scenic vistas are also accessible from Glacier Point Road. Services are limited at Glacier Point in 2023. Tuolumne Meadows campground closed in 2023 Evergreen Road Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Wawona Road (Hwy 41). Watch for signs for the Mariposa Grove just before the park’s South Entrance. Pick up a Junior Ranger Handbook at any open visitor center. Complete the activities while you explore the park, and earn your junior ranger badge! Road Conditions Tioga Road is expected to open by late July. Ask a ranger or call 209/372-0200 (1,1) to check the road’s status. If you’re visiting for multiple days: Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride on the valley’s 12 miles of paved bike paths. Visit Glacier Point and hike to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point. Explore the many miles of trails within the Mariposa Grove and visit the Yosemite History Center in Wawona. Enjoy an all-day scenic drive on Tioga Road to Olmsted Point, Tenaya Lake, and Tuolumne Meadows. Sign up for an art class at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center, or a photography course with The Ansel Adams Gallery. Learn to rock climb with an instructor, or rent a raft to float the Merced River through Yosemite Valley. Stay up late to stargaze, or sign up for an evening program in the park. Yosemite Guide July 19 – August 22, 2023 3 Services Historic winter storms in early 2023 caused severe damage to some of Yosemite’s roads and facilities. Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. YOSEMITE VALLEY INFORMATION & EXHIBITS GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES BIKE RENTALS Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Village (Village Store) 8 am to 7 pm Yosemite Museum 10 am to 5 pm Yosemite Valley Lodge 8 am to 7 pm Wilderness Center 8 am to 5 pm Curry Village 8 am to 7 pm Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am to 4 pm, may close for lunch Yosemite Museum Store 10 am to 4 pm, closed for lunch HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Tour and Activity Desk 7:30 am to 7 pm YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Gift Shop 8 am to 10 pm AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Swimming Pool 11 am to 6 pm Yosemite Village Garage 24-hour roadside assistance. Call 209/372-1060 No gas available in Yosemite Valley. CURRY VILLAGE Mountaineering School 8:30 am to 12 pm, 1 to 4:30 pm Raft Rentals Conditions permitting 10 am to 4 pm CURRY VILLAGE Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am to 8 pm Gift & Grocery 8 am to 10 pm POST OFFICE HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Yosemite Village Post Office Mon – Fri: 8:30am to 5pm Sat: 10am to noon Visitor Center and Theater Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore Museum Store Yosemite Cemetery Girls Club The Ansel Adams Gallery To Ahwahnee Hotel Valley Wilderness Center Administration Building Post Office Medical Clinic 10 Village Store Shuttle Stop 5 15 Shuttle Stop 2 Northside D rive # 5 P Authorized Vehicles (shuttles) To Curry Village 25 Sentinel Crossover Shuttle Stop 1 P Rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee After more than 95 years in service, The Ahwahnee is continuing a multiphase comprehensive rehabilitation plan to preserve the hotel’s historic integrity, while 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. 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. 4 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Mountain Room Lounge Mon – Fri: 4:30 pm to 10 pm Sat & Sun: 12 pm to 10 pm Beer on tap, signature cocktails, & appetizers. Indoor & outdoor seating. Peet’s Coffee Corner 6 am to 2 pm Espresso beverages, pastries, & light breakfast. Indoor seating. 5 Roadway YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE CURRY VILLAGE Yosemite Village Garage Hiking & Biking Trail Approx. Walking Time (minutes) Ahwahnee Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Dinner: 5:30 pm to 9 pm Fine dining. Appropriate attire respectfully required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended. Call 209/372-1489 or visit www.opentable.com. Mountain Room Restaurant Dinner: 5 pm to 10 pm Upscale casual dining. Reservations recommended. Visit www.opentable.com. 10 To Yosemite Falls The Ahwahnee Bar 11 am to 9 pm Casual dining & signature cocktails. Indoor & outdoor seating. BIG OAK FLAT ROAD RELIGIOUS SERVICES CAMPING & LODGING INFORMATION & EXHIBITS INFORMATION & EXHIBITS YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH CAMPING Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio 8 am to 5 pm Yosemite History Center Open daily ACTIVITIES Conditions permitting Golf Course & Disc Golf Regular Golf: Thurs – Mon 8 am to 6 pm Disc Golf: Tues & Wed 12 pm to 6 pm Tennis Courts 8 am to Dusk Stable 2-hour rides daily at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, & 2 pm. All-day rides Thursdays at 8 am. Conditions permitting. GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Wawona Visitor Center 8 am to 5 pm Yosemite Conservancy Depot at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza 9 am to 5 pm GAS STATION 10 Degnan’s Kitchen 5 Village Grill 11:00 am to 6 pm Fast casual, burgers & sandwiches. Outdoor seating. Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 6:30 am to 10:45 am Lunch/Dinner: 11 am to 9 pm Fast casual dining. Indoor seating. Grocery 8 am to 8 pm Map of Yosemite Village Yosemite Museum & Indian Cultural Exhibit Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am to 11 am Lunch: 11:30 am to 6 pm Peet’s coffee, pastries, light breakfast, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. Coffee Bar 7 am to 10 am Sweet Shop 7 am to 9 pm Showers 24 hours YOSEMITE VILLAGE THE AHWAHNEE Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm CURRY VILLAGE YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Village Store 8 am to 10 pm THE AHWAHNEE Laundry 8 am to 10 pm TOURS & ACTIVITIES The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 9 am to 5 pm SHOWERS & LAUNDRY Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center 10 am to 4 pm Closed Mon & Tues YOSEMITE VILLAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Seven Tents Pavilion Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Dinner: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Fast casual dining. Indoor seating. Jennie’s Ice Cream 11 am to 8:30 pm Meadow Grill 11 am to 8 pm Fast casual taqueria. Outdoor seating. Pizza Deck 11 am to 10 pm Pizza whole & by the slice. Outdoor seating. Bar 1899 11:30 am to 10 pm Beer on tap, signature cocktails, & appetizers. Indoor seating. Wawona Service Station 8 am to 6 pm Diesel & propane available. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. POST OFFICE Wawona Post Office Mon - Fri: 9 am to 1 pm Sat: 9 am to noon FOOD & BEVERAGE Wawona Hotel Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am Lunch: 11 am to 3 pm Dinner: 5 pm to 9 pm Lounge Service: 5 pm to 9:30 pm Summer BBQ Saturdays: 5 pm to 7 pm Golf Shop & Snack Stand 7 am to 6 pm Big Oak Flat Information Center 8 am to 5 pm Pastor Brent Moore, Resident Minister 209/372-4831 www.YosemiteValleyChapel.org GIFTS CHAPEL SERVICES Sundays at 9:15 am & 11 am Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station 9 am to 5 pm Closed Wed & Thurs GAS & GROCERY Crane Flat Gas & Grocery 8 am to 5 pm 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. 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. Here’s how it works: 1. Purchase a canister. EL PORTAL 2. Use up the fuel. GROCERY 3. Bring the canister back to any store that participates in the Little Kamper propane exchange program. El Portal Market 8 am to 5 pm GAS STATION El Portal Service Station 8 am to 5 pm 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. GLACIER POINT Glacier Point Gift Shop 9 am to 7 pm Conditions permitting. Glacier Point Snack Stand 11 am to 5 pm Conditions permitting. 4. Trade in your empty canister for a full one at a lower price. Tuolumne Meadows Post Office TBD Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center & Bookstore 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Opening date to be determined In Yosemite Valley: Camp 4 | Reservations available one week in advance for May 21 through September 30. Tent camping only, no pets allowed. Upper Pines Campground Lower Pines Campground North Pines Campground Outside of Yosemite Valley: Crane Flat Campground Wawona Campground CAMPGROUNDS OPENING IN SUMMER 2023 Conditions permitting Bridalveil Creek Campground Tamarack Flat Campground White Wolf Campground Yosemite Creek Campground Porcupine Flat Campground YOSEMITE BIKE SHARE 1. Get connected: Download the Yosemite Bike Share mobile app for Apple/iOS or Android in advance. Tuolumne Meadows Store 8 am to 8 pm Conditions permitting. OPEN CAMPGROUNDS Conditions permitting *This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of Subaru of America. White Wolf Lodge Closed in 2023 Tuolumne Meadows Grill 8 am to 6 pm Conditions permitting. Campground Reservations www.recreation.gov (recommended) or 877/444-6777 (7 am to 9 pm PT) Hodgdon Meadow Campground TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Closed in 2023 Visit go.nps.gov/campground for more information and a schedule of reservation release dates. In alliance with the Zero Landfill Initiative, Yosemite Conservancy, the 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. Help us by doing your part! The free Yosemite Bike Share is open for the season! You can use the bike share for short trips (up to two hours) in Yosemite Valley. High Sierra Camps Closed in 2023 There is NO first-come, firstserved camping in Yosemite during the summer. Reservations are available several months in advance. Campgrounds are usually full from April to September. 2. Get a bike: Use the app to unlock a bike at one of the Yosemite Bike Share stations, located at the Yosemite Village Parking Area and on the Village mall (between the Valley Wilderness Center and the Valley Visitor Center). 3. Get pedaling: Ride safely! Use the helmet provided with the bike (or wear your own) and stay on roads and paved bike paths. CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED IN 2023 Tuolumne Meadows Campground Sleeping inside a vehicle is only allowed in campsites. You may not sleep overnight in a parking lot or along the side of the road. 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. Visit yosemite.org/yosemite-bikeshare to learn more about this program, see a map of bike paths, and plan your routes. Yosemite Guide July 19 – August 22, 2023 5 Shuttles in Yosemite Valley Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) Lower Yosemite Fall Yosemite Falls Trail East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) Yosemite Village 5 ! The FREE Yosemite Valley shuttles operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily and service stops in numerical order. The Ahwahnee 4 3 2 6 Construction will impact shuttle service from May to October 2023. Mirror Lake 1 Yosemite Valley Lodge 7 During construction on shuttle stops from May to October, some stops will be temporarily relocated nearby. Housekeeping 12 Camp 19 14 Curry Village 11 Services ALL stops. Runs approximately every 22 to 32 minutes with a total round-trip time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Four Mile Trail El Capitan 8 Service resumes on or after July 20. Happy Isles & Mist Trail Services SELECT stops. M er ced Ri v er 9 Expect long delays and full shuttles on busy days throughout the summer. Some destinations may be reached more quickly by walking. Check signs posted at shuttle stops for estimated walking times. 10 Lodging, Dining, Gift Shop 9 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead, Picnic Area, Scenic View 4 Degnan’s Kitchen 2 Village Store 6 9 El Capitan Meadow 6 5 Valleywide Shuttle (one way) 10 12 Housekeeping Camp/ Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Scenic View Scenic View, Picnicking Less than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Visitor Center, Theater, Museum Dining, Gift and Grocery Visitor Center, Theater, Museum L ess than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Visitor Center, Theater, Museum L ess than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Dining, Gift and Grocery Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Scenic View, Picnicking 1 19 East Valley Shuttle (one way) 11 18 12 16 Happy Isles/Mist Trail Trailhead, Art & Nature Center 11 Four Mile Trail Campground Buses are air-conditioned, bike friendly, wheelchair accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! Park your vehicle for the duration of your stay. Driving from site to site increases traffic congestion and can cause frustration for you and your passengers. Ride the free shuttle buses to enjoy Yosemite Valley most easily once parked. Arrive early and stay late, and visit Yosemite during the week. Trailhead Trailhead Less than a 5-minute walk: Trailhead Parking, Trailhead Lodging, Dining, Gift and Grocery, Amphitheater, Showers 16 Bring plenty of food and water for potential delays and stop and use restrooms when available. 17 Mirror Lake 19 Curry Village (Westbound) 15 The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the entire Yosemite region—consider visiting gateway communities such as Mariposa, Groveland, Lee Vining, and Oakhurst. Ride a YARTS bus to enter the park. Campground, Amphitheater 15 Upper Pines Campground 14 17 Travel Recommendations 18 Lower Pines Campground Dining, Gift and Grocery, Trailhead 8 El Capitan Picnic Area 2 14 Curry Village (eastbound) 7 Yosemite Valley Lodge/Yosemite Falls Parking 5 Visitor Center & Museum 3 4 Information, Lodging, Gift and Grocery, Showers, Laundry Lodging, Dining, Gift and Grocery, Amphitheater, Showers Parking area fills early. Once you find a spot, keep it, and use the free shuttle. Dining, shopping, and information are only a 5–10 minute walk from here. 7 ALL SHUTTLES 10 Cathedral Beach Dining, Gift and Grocery 1 Yosemite Village Parking 8 VALLEYWIDE SHUTTLE ONLY 3 The Ahwahnee 16 closed in winter East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) ALL SHUTTLES 17 15 Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) Runs approximately every 18 to 22 minutes with a total roundtrip time of 50 minutes. 18 For more information, bus schedules, and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Yosemite Guide July 19 – August 22, 2023 7 Events & Programs Go to www.nps.gov/yose or the NPS app to view the web events calendar. Program offerings are subject to change. Programs in Wawona & Mariposa Grove TIME Photo by Evan Russel Programs in Yosemite Valley TIME PROGRAM FEE? HOSTED BY DURATION DAYS OFFERED 8:30 am Adventure Hike: El Capitan Loop Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater. Ages 12 & up. $ YH 8 hrs Sun 8:30 am Adventure Hike: Nevada Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up. $ YH 8 hrs Tues & Fri 9 am Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up. $ YH 4 hrs Thurs 9 am Bike to Hike Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Curry Village Bike Stand. $ YH 3 hrs Mon, Wed, Sat 9 am Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes, such as mosaics, colored pencils, and watercolors. Register at Yosemite.org/art. $ YC 4 hrs Mon – Fri (Except 7/28) 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 anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. $ TAAG 3 hrs Wed NPS 1 hr Daily Jr. Ranger Walk Meet at Shuttle Stop #6 for an easy walk with kid-focused activities related to Yosemite. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 11 am Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes geared toward ages 4–11. Walk-ups only, limited space. YC 1 hr Mon – Thurs (Except 7/20) 1 pm Kids’ Art Class Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center for art classes geared toward ages 4–11. Walk-ups only, limited space. YC 1 hr Mon – Thurs (Except 7/20) 1 pm Kids’ Science Friday Meet a