Yosemite Guide

Yosemite Essentials Visiting Yosemite in Fall 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. Bike rentals are available until late October. Turn to pages 4 & 5 for more information. Lower Yosemite Fall in spring Lower Yosemite Fall in fall Yosemite’s waterfalls are seasonal. Waterfalls are fed by snowmelt and peak in spring. By late summer, waterfalls slow to a trickle or dry up completely. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite. Hazy or smoky conditions may occur due to wildfires. Look for showy fall colors on the Valley’s oaks, maples, and dogwoods in October. Most areas of the park are open in fall, but snow and road closures are possible by November. Visitor services are limited this time of year, especially outside of the Valley. Check pages 4 & 5 for hours of operation. 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. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Getting used to human food causes animals to lose their natural behaviors, and they can become more aggressive toward people. Enjoy watching wildlife from a safe distance. DISTANCE FROM WILDLIFE: 30 feet = about one bus-length. 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. Follow speed limits, 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 allowed 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 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, they usually slow to a trickle by late summer. Visitors can choose from a number of scenic trails to walk, hike, or bicycle. Enjoy a variety of talks, tours, and art and photography classes. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs. Be prepared for winter weather and seasonal road closures in late fall. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road may close for the season by mid-November, depending on conditions. For the most current road conditions, including short-term closures and tire chain restrictions, 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. Yosemite Valley Visting Yosemite with kids or kids-at-heart? Yosemite National Park Start your day at an information station or the new Welcome Center (opening this fall) in Yosemite Village for trail maps and other information. Then stop by the Yosemite Museum 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 and miles of hiking trails. Park at the welcome plaza, near Yosemite’s South Entrance, and take a free shuttle up to the grove (shuttle service available through November, conditions permitting). Stop in Wawona for more hiking, visitor services, and the Yosemite History Center. To HETCH HETCHY O’Shaughnessy & Lee Vining Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour) Dam Hetch Hetchy Road Hetch Hetchy Entrance Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground Tuolumne River Evergreen Road Closed approx. Nov. to May TUOLUMNE MEADOWS (Wilderness Permit Required) White Wolf To Groveland & Manteca Tioga Pass Entrance Tioga Road Porcupine Flat campground closed in 2023 Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Tenaya Lake Hodgdon Meadow CRANE Tuolumne Grove Big Oak Flat Entrance Camp 4 Tamarack Flat FLAT Big Oak Flat Information Station Yosemite Valley Welcome Center YOSEMITE VALLEY Big Oak Flat Road Crane Flat To Mariposa & Merced Upper Pines Lower Pines North Pines Glacier Point Merced River GLACIER POINT Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance El Portal El Portal Road Closed approx. Nov. to May NO overnight parking starting Oct 15 Bridalveil Creek Wawona Road First-come, first-served campsites in Yosemite are very limited. Not all campgrounds are open year-round. Turn to page 5 for more information. WAWONA Yosemite History Center Wawona Visitor Center Wawona Campground Gas Station Entrance Station Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Opening Fall 2023 The NEW Yosemite Valley Welcome Center opens this fall! (Exact date to be determined.) Located in Yosemite Village near the parking area and Village Store, the welcome center is the new destination for visitor information and trip planning. Once open, hours will be 9 am to 5 pm. The Yosemite Valley Visitor Center will be closed from October 11 to November 20, as it is transformed into the new Yosemite Exploration Center. When both centers are closed, information stations will be available in Yosemite Village. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park 5km Visitor Center Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour) If you’re visiting for a day or less: Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Wawona Road (Hwy 41). After 9 miles, turn left onto Glacier Point Road. As you travel through the valley, stop at Tunnel View, El Capitan Meadow, or Valley View for scenic viewpoints. Road Conditions Glacier Point Road is closed each year from approx. Nov. through May, depending on conditions. Call 209/372-0200 (1,1) for road conditions. Stop by the Valley Visitor Center to pick up a trail map, get a passport stamp, and view the park film. The Merced Grove is closed for restoration work until fall. For more information on this project, please visit go.nps.gov/biomass. Take a scenic stroll around Cook’s Meadow and Lower Yosemite Fall. 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. Spend 2–3 hours hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall, the Mirror Lake Trail, or a section of the Valley Loop Trail. Distance from Yosemite Valley 16 mi/26 km (30 minutes) Take a tour or attend a program to learn more about the park. Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Hwy 120) to Tioga Road Junction at Crane Flat. If you’re visiting for multiple days: 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. Hetch Hetchy Campground Turn to page 4 for visitor services. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs and classes. Distance from Yosemite Valley 40 mi/64 km (1½ hours) 5 miles Roads on map are simplified and do not reflect degree of windiness To Oakhurst & Fresno Planning Your Yosemite Adventure Take in stunning views of Yosemite Valley from 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Numerous trailheads and other scenic vistas, such as Taft Point and Sentinel Dome, are also accessible from Glacier Point Road. 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. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias 0 NOTE: There are only 2 gas stations in the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. Crane Flat North South Entrance Road Conditions The Mariposa Grove Road will be closed for repairs, tentatively for one week, starting Oct 2—there will be no vehicle or shuttle access to the grove during this time. Access the grove via the 2-mile Washburn Trail. Check the park website or stop by an information center for updates. Explore the park’s cultural connections at the Yosemite Museum. Glacier Point Road Yosemite West 2 Mariposa Grove & Wawona Tuolumne Meadows Closed approx. Nov. to May NO overnight parking starting Oct 15 Yosemite Creek 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 The road is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm (5 pm starting November 1.) Vehicles and trailers over 25 feet long and 8 feet wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Road. Information Center 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. Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio 8 am to 5 pm Big Oak Flat Information Station 8 am to 5 pm Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Closed for the Season Take on a more challenging, all-day hike in Yosemite Valley. 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. Stay up late to stargaze, or sign up for an evening program in the park. Distance from Yosemite Valley 54 mi/87 km (1½ hours) Tioga Road & Tuolumne Meadows Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W) to Crane Flat. Turn right onto Tioga Road (Hwy 120 E.) Road Conditions Tioga Road is closed each year from approx. Nov. through May, depending on conditions. Call 209/372-0200 (1,1) for road conditions. Yosemite Guide September 27 – November 28, 2023 3 Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. YOSEMITE VALLEY NEW! Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Opens Fall 2023. Date TBD. Will operate 9 am to 5 pm. See page 2 for information. Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 9 am to 5 pm, closes Oct 11. Reopens Nov 20 as the Yosemite Exploration Center. See page 2 for information. Yosemite Museum 10 am to 5 pm Wilderness Center 8 am to 5 pm Open until Oct 22 Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 9 am to 4 pm, may close for lunch Open until Oct 27 Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (Sierra Club) 10 am to 4 pm Open until Sept 30 TOURS & ACTIVITIES YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Tour and Activity Desk 7 am to 3 pm CURRY VILLAGE Mountaineering School 8:30 am to 12 pm, 1 to 4:30 pm Open until Nov 6 YOSEMITE VILLAGE YOSEMITE VILLAGE The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 9 am to 5 pm closed Oct 11 to Nov 20 Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stand 8 am to 7 pm Open until Oct 29 Curry Village Bike Stand 9 am to 6 pm until Oct 1 9 am to 5 pm starting Oct 2 Open until Oct 29 THE AHWAHNEE Degnan’s Kitchen Peet’s coffee, light breakfast, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. Coffee Bar 7 am to 10 am The Ahwahnee Bar Casual dining & signature cocktails. Indoor & outdoor seating. Breakfast 7 am to 11 am Lunch 11:30 am to 6 pm Village Store 8 am to 9 pm until Oct 1 8 am to 8 pm starting Oct 2 Village Grill Fast casual, burgers & sandwiches. Outdoor seating. Ahwahnee Dining Room Fine dining. Appropriate attire respectfully required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended. Call 209/372-1489 or visit OpenTable.com 11 am to 6 pm Open until Oct 22 THE AHWAHNEE Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm Dinner 5:30 pm to 9 pm CURRY VILLAGE Sweet Shop 7 am to 9 pm YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm Peet’s Coffee Corner Espresso beverages, pastries, & light breakfast. Indoor seating. YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Base Camp Eatery Fast casual dining. Indoor seating. 6 am to 2 pm until Oct 21 6:30 to 11 am starting Oct 22 Open until Nov 27 CURRY VILLAGE Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am to 8 pm until Oct 21 8:30 am to 6:30 pm starting Oct 22 Gift & Grocery 8 am to 10 pm until Oct 21 8 am to 8 pm starting Oct 22 Breakfast 6:30 am to 10:45 am Seven Tents Pavilion Fast casual dining. Indoor seating. Lunch & Dinner 11 am to 9 pm until Oct 15 11 am to 8 pm starting Oct 16 Breakfast | 7 am to 10 am Dinner | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Open until Nov 27 Starbucks Coffee 7 am to 5 pm Meadow Grill Casual taqueria, outdoor seating. Mountain Room Lounge Beer on tap, cocktails, & appetizers. Indoor & outdoor seating. 11 am to 5 pm Open until Oct 29 HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Grocery 8 am to 8 pm Open until Oct 9 POST OFFICE Pizza Deck Outdoor seating. Mon – Fri | 5 pm to 10 pm 11 am to 10 pm until Oct 21 11 am to 9 pm starting Oct 22 Open until Nov 27 Mountain Room Restaurant Upscale casual dining. Reservations recommended (OpenTable.com) Sat & Sun | 12 pm to 10 pm Bar 1899 Beer on tap, signature cocktails, & appetizers. Indoor seating. Yosemite Village Post Office Mon – Fri | 8:30 am to 5 pm Sat | 10 am to noon HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Girls Club Laundry 8 am to 10 pm The Ansel Adams Gallery To Ahwahnee Hotel Valley Wilderness Center Administration Building Post Office Medical Clinic 10 Degnan’s Kitchen 5 CURRY VILLAGE 15 5 Northside D rive AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Yosemite Village Garage 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside assistance. Call 209/372-1060 No gas available in Yosemite Valley. YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH CAMPING Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio 8 am to 5 pm, open until Oct 15 Big Oak Flat Information Station 9 am to 5 pm, Fri to Tues Open until Oct 15 Yosemite History Center Open daily GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Wawona Visitor Center 9 am to 5 pm NEW! Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Opening Fall 2023 # Approx. Walking Time (minutes) Roadway EL PORTAL Wawona Service Station 8 am to 6 pm until Oct 31 9 am to 6 pm starting Nov 1 Propane available during regular operating hours. Diesel 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 P Authorized Vehicles (shuttles) Experience Your America Yosemite National Park To Curry Village 25 P GROCERY 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 Open until Oct 15, conditions permitting. Gift Shop 9 am to 7 pm Snack Stand 11 am to 5 pm Lunch 11 am to 3 pm until Oct 14 11:30 am to 2 pm starting Oct 15 TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Dinner 5 to 9 pm until Oct 14 5:30 to 8:30 pm starting Oct 15 White Wolf Lodge High Sierra Camps Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Tuolumne Meadows Grill Tuolumne Meadows Store Tuolumne Meadows Post Office Lounge Service 5 pm to 9:30 pm Disc Golf Tues & Wed | 12 pm to 6 pm 5 GAS & GROCERY GAS STATION Golf Course Open until Oct 22 Hiking & Biking Trail Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station 9 am to 5 pm Crane Flat Gas & Grocery 8 am to 5 pm 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Store open until Oct 29. ACTIVITIES Yosemite Village Garage GIFTS Yosemite Conservancy Depot at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza 9 am to 5 pm Regular Golf Thurs – Mon | 8 am to 6 pm Sentinel Drive 4 10 Village Store Showers 24 hours INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Golf Shop & Snack Stand 8 am to 4:30 pm Open until Oct 22 10 To Yosemite Falls INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Yosemite Exploration Center (formerly Yosemite Valley Visitor Center) Yosemite Museum Opening Nov. 20, 2023 & Indian Cultural Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore Exhibit Yosemite Cemetery CAMPING & LODGING Wawona Hotel Dining Room 11:30 am to 10 pm until Oct 21 11:30 am to 9 pm starting Oct 22 Open until Nov 26 Museum Store RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOOD & BEVERAGE 5 pm to 10 pm Map of Yosemite Village SHOWERS & LAUNDRY CRANE FLAT 11 am to 9 pm Yosemite Museum Store 10 am to 5 pm, closed for lunch BIKE RENTALS Yosemite Village Bike Stand Closed for the season FOOD & BEVERAGE GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES INFORMATION & EXHIBITS WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Tennis Courts 8 am to dusk Stable Closed for the season Closed in 2023 Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Information Station Closed for the season Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center 8 am to 5 pm Open until Oct 15 Pastor Brent Moore, Resident Minister 209/372-4831 www.YosemiteValleyChapel.org Chapel Services Sundays at 9:15 am Thanksgiving Service Thursday, Nov 23 at 9:15 am 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. 2. Use up the fuel. 3. Bring the canister back to any store that participates in the Little Kamper propane exchange program. First-come, first-served camping is very limited. Campgrounds open year-round: Upper Pines by reservation only Camp 4 by reservation only until Sept 30 Hodgdon Meadow by reservation only until Oct 23 Wawona by reservation only until Oct 23 Visit go.nps.gov/campground for more information and a schedule of reservation release dates. Campground Reservations www.recreation.gov (recommended) or 877/444-6777 (7 am to 9 pm PT) 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. 4. Trade in your empty canister for a full one at a lower price. LODGING 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! 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. *This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of Subaru of America. Rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee 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 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. Yosemite Guide September 27 – November 28, 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 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 Services SELECT stops. Runs approximately every 18 to 22 minutes with a total roundtrip time of 50 minutes. M er ced Ri v er 10 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead, Picnic Area, Scenic View L ess than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Theater, Museum 6 6 5 Valleywide Shuttle (one way) 10 9 El Capitan Meadow 12 Housekeeping Camp/ Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center Scenic View Scenic View, Picnicking L ess than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Dining, Gift and Grocery Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Scenic View, Picnicking 19 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 1 East Valley Shuttle (one way) 14 Curry Village (eastbound) 7 Yosemite Valley Lodge/Yosemite Falls Parking Visitor Center, Theater, Museum 2 Information, Lodging, Gift and Grocery, Showers, Laundry Lodging, Dining, Gift and Grocery, Amphitheater, Showers 5 Visitor Center & Museum 3 4 ALL SHUTTLES 10 Cathedral Beach Less than a 5-minute walk: Post Office, Visitor Center, Theater, Museum Dining, shopping, and information are only a 5–10 minute walk from here. Information, Dining, Gift and Grocery 7 VALLEYWIDE SHUTTLE ONLY Dining, Gift and Grocery Welcome Center opening Fall 2023 8 9 4 Degnan’s Kitchen 2 Village Store & NEW! Welcome Center Happy Isles & Mist Trail 9 Expect long delays and full shuttles on holidays and weekends. Some destinations may be reached more quickly by walking. Check signs posted at shuttle stops for estimated walking times. Lodging, Dining, Gift Shop 16 closed in winter East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) 1 Yosemite Village Parking Curry Village 11 Services ALL stops. 3 The Ahwahnee 17 15 Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ALL SHUTTLES 14 18 For more information, bus schedules, and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Yosemite Guide September 27 – November 28, 2023 7 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 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 Programs in Wawona & Mariposa Grove 9 am Bike to Hike Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Curry Village Bike Stand. 9 am Climbers Coffee An informal gathering at Colombia Boulder in Camp 4 with the Climbing Ranger Team, sharing climbing information and community building through coffee. 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. 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. 9 am In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Space is limited, reserve in advance at anseladams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. $ $ YH 3 hrs Mon, Wed, Sat NPS 2 hrs Sun until 10/29 YC 4 hrs Mon – Fri until 10/27 TIME PROGRAM 12:30 pm 1 pm $ Ask-a-Climber Come join Climbing Rangers in El Capitan Meadow to view rock climbers in action on the Big Stone (telescopes provided) and ask all of your climbing-related questions. Weather permitting. Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village. Ages 12 & up. 1.5 hrs Tues & Thurs TAAG 3 hrs Wed NPS 4 hrs Daily until 10/29 YH 4 hrs $ YH 4 hrs Wed & Sat 1 pm In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams Space is limited, reserve in advance at AnselAdams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. $ TAAG 4 hrs Mon 1 pm Ansel Adams’s Legacy and Your Digital Camera Space is limited, reserve in advance at AnselAdams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. $ TAAG 4 hrs Thurs 1 pm In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Space is limited, reserve in advance at AnselAdams.com or by calling 209/372-4413. $ TAAG 3 hrs Sat 2 pm Family Ranger Talk Meet in front of the Valley Visitor Center (Shuttle Stop 5). NPS 15 min Sun, Mon, Sat 2 pm Curry Village Historic Tour Join us for a free walking tour of Curry Village and learn about its rich history. Meets at the Curry Village Amphitheatre. 3:30 pm 4 pm Yosemite Valley Sunset Walk Reservations required. Register at Yosemite.org/adventures. $ $ Guided Nature Walk Led by trained Yosemite naturalists. Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheatre. YH 3 hrs Thurs YH 1 hr Daily YC 1.5 hrs Fri & Sat 11/10 to 11/25 ONLY YH 1 hr Mon, Tues, Wed 5 pm Yosemite Valley Sunset Walk Reservations required. Register at Yosemite.org/adventures. $ YC 1.5 hrs Thurs, Fri, Sat 9/28 to 11/4 ONLY except 9/30 7 pm Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky Reservations required. Register at Yosemite.org/adventures. $ YC 1.5 hrs Fri & Sat 11/10-11/25 ONLY YH 1 hr Fri, Sat, Sun YC 1.5 hrs Thurs, Fri, Sat 9/28 to 11/4 ONLY except 9/30 7 pm Evening Programs Yosemite Naturalists present on various topics! Meets at the Curry Village Amphitheater through Oct 31 and Yosemite Valley Lodge Cliff Room starting Nov 1. 8 pm Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky Reservations required. Register at Yosemite.org/adventures. 8:30 pm Yosemite After Dark Explore the enchantment of Yosemite at night! Advanced registration is required. Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. 8 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park $ $ YH 1.5 hrs NPS 1 hr Wed & Sun until 10/21 EVENT Sept 28, Oct 2, Oct 12 12 pm to 2 pm Bilingual (Español) Pop-up Jr Ranger Geology Program at Glacier Point. Come learn about geology in Yosemite at Glacier Point! ¡Ven a aprender sobre geología en Yosemite en Glacier Point! (National Park Service) Sun, Oct 22 11 am to 1 pm Reception | Tom Killion’s High Sierra: Original Woodblock Prints Artist Tom Killion will be at a reception for his show on October 22nd at The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village. The show runs from September 24 through November 9. (The Ansel Adams Gallery) Tues, Oct 31 7 pm & 8 pm Discovery Hike: Mirror Lake Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Ahwahnee Front Desk. Ages 12 & up. Bike to Hike Tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com. Meet at Curry Village Bi