Yosemite Guide

Yosemite Essentials Protect Yosemite’s Wildlife Bears and other animals are active in the park, even in winter! Speeding kills bears. You’re driving through wildlife habitat. Follow speed limits, drive carefully, and watch for wildlife crossing the road. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal in Yosemite. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is very unhealthy for wild animals, and animals that are used to being fed can become aggressive toward people. Visiting Yosemite in Winter Options for hiking can be very limited. Trails may be hazardously icy, covered by snow, or even completely closed. Ask about trail conditions before you go, and carry traction devices and/or trekking poles. Expect road closures. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road close to vehicles each winter. During or after winter storms, short-term closures and tire chain restrictions may go into effect on all park roads. A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite 24 hours per day on February 10–11, 17–19, and 24–25. Due to the popularity of the Horsetail Fall (“Firefall”) phenomenon, some restrictions will be in effect. For details, visit go.nps.gov/horsetail. Tire Chains May Be Required on Park Roads DISTANCE FROM WILDLIFE: 30 feet = about one bus-length. Proper Food Storage is Required by Law Help keep wildlife wild. Never intentionally feed any wild animal in Yosemite. Avoid accidentally sharing your food by properly storing it. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear updated information about road closures and tire chain restrictions. Winter visitors should carry tire chains or cables and know how to use them. Chains or cables are installed on the drive wheels of a vehicle to provide traction on ice and snow. 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.) There are three levels of chain restrictions: 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. R1: Chains required (vehicles with snow tires OK.) All vehicles must carry chains. R2: Chains required (vehicles with snow tires and AWD/4WD OK.) All vehicles must carry chains. R3: Chains required (no exceptions.) For more information, visit go.nps.gov/chains, or scan the QR code. To avoid winter driving in Yosemite, use the YARTS bus service and free Valley shuttles during your visit. Turn to page 6 for transportation information. Visitor & Emergency Services In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 Non-emergency dispatch line 209/379-1992 Medical Clinic (Yosemite Valley) 209/372-4637 Open Mon to Fri from 9 am to 5 pm. Urgent care walk-ins from 1 pm to 3:30 pm with out-ofpocket fees. Yosemite Village Garage 209/372-1060 24-hour roadside assistance. Lost & Found Check at a visitor center, or visit go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost item. Keep in Touch Accessibility For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, and recreational opportunities, pick up a Yosemite Accessibility Guide at visitor centers, or download a digital copy at go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Sign Language interpreting is available upon request. Contact Deaf Services at 209/379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks advance notice is requested but not required. Assistive Listening Devices are available upon advance request at any visitor center. Accessible parking spaces are available throughout the park. www.nps.gov/yose @YosemiteNPS Park Regulations The National Park Service is bound by its mission to protect Yosemite’s natural and cultural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both visitors and park resources. Prohibited activities include: Using drones Feeding or approaching wildlife Collecting plants and animals Hunting animals Picking up archeological items, such as arrowheads Using metal detectors Driving vehicles into meadows Biking off of paved roads Camping outside of designated campgrounds Possession of weapons inside federal facilities Possessing or using marijuana, including medical marijuana During the Day While hiking or picnicking, always keep your food within arm’s reach. When you are away from your vehicle, keep all windows closed and any food or 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 in search of food. Food, trash, and other scented items may NOT be stored inside vehicles overnight. These items must be kept inside a food locker, in an allowed bear resistant container, or in a hotel room or cabin. Food may also be stored inside a completely hard-sided RV with all windows and vents closed. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails. Pets are only permitted on paved walking and biking paths, in most campgrounds, and in parking areas. Pets must be leashed at all times. Service dogs are allowed anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to pet regulations. Park Partners To report illegal activity, call park dispatch at 209/379-1992. Yosemite Guide February 1, 2023Enjoy - March 28, 2023 @YosemiteNPS your visit! Park Map Planning Your Yosemite Adventure Lake Eleanor To HETCH HETCHY O’Shaughnessy YOSEMITE VALLEY & Lee Vining Dam Hetch Hetchy Entrance Hetch Hetchy Road Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground Tioga Pass Entrance Tuolumne River (Wilderness Permit Required) TUOLUMNE MEADOWS White Wolf Tioga Road Tuolumne Meadows Closed approx. Nov. to May Evergreen Road To Groveland & Manteca Big Oak Flat Entrance Big Oak Flat Information Station Yosemite Creek Porcupine Flat campground closed in 2023 Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Tenaya Lake CRANE Tuolumne FLAT Grove Camp 4 Tamarack Flat Yosemite Valley Welcome Center YOSEMITE VALLEY Big Oak Flat Road Tunnel View Arch Rock Entrance Upper Pines Lower Pines North Pines Distance from Yosemite Valley 30 mi/48 km (1 hour) El Portal Bridalveil Creek Road Conditions The Mariposa Grove Road is closed for the winter, and shuttle service to the grove is unavailable. Wawona Road remains open year-round. Tire chains may be required; call 209/372-0200 (1,1). Closed approx. Nov. to May Badger Pass Ski Area Yosemite West winter only 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 Road WAWONA Yosemite History Center Wawona Visitor Center Wawona Campground South Entrance North Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias 0 5km GLACIER POINT & BADGER PASS SKI AREA Glacier Point Road is closed to vehicles from approximately November to May. In winter, this area of the park is popular for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. Badger Pass Ski Area offers downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in winter (when conditions allow.) Lessons, guided experiences, and equipment rentals are available. Turn to page 9 for hours and information. Roads on map are simplified and do not reflect degree of windiness. To Oakhurst & Fresno Gas Station Entrance Station Where to Find More Information Visitor Information Stations Start your visit here! Pick up trail maps, become a junior ranger, get help planning your trip, and find out about closures and trail conditions. Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am to 5 pm The welcome center is the Valley’s NEW hub for visitor information. The former visitor center is now the Yosemite Exploration Center, offering rotating exhibits, a theater, and the Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore. Both are located in Yosemite Village, near shuttle stops 2, 4, & 5. Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio Closed for the Season Big Oak Flat Information Station Closed for the Season Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Closed for the Season 2 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Campground Become a Junior Ranger! Kids (and kids-at-heart) can pick up a free Junior Ranger Handbook at any open visitor information station. Complete the activities while you explore the park, and earn your junior ranger badge! Visitor Information Station Look up Current Conditions Some park roads are closed for the winter. During or after winter storms, additional short-term road closures and tire chain restrictions can go into effect on all park roads. 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. 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. Skis or snowshoes may be necessary, depending on snowpack. Distance from Yosemite Valley 16 mi/26 km (30 minutes) Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Hwy 120) to Tioga Road Junction at Crane Flat. Road Conditions Tire chains may be required; call 209/372-0200 (1,1). HETCH HETCHY A source of water and hydroelectric power for San Francisco, Hetch Hetchy is also home to spectacular scenery. From here, visitors can walk across the dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. Distance from Yosemite Valley 40 mi/64 km (1½ hours) Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W.) Just outside the Big Oak Flat Entrance, turn right on Evergreen Road. Road Conditions The road is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Vehicles and trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Road. Tire chains may be required; call 209/372-0200 (1,1). Get the Official NPS App The free app features over 400 parks across the US! Search for trails and other things to do, navigate with the park map, view the program calendar, and find your next park. Download Yosemite ahead of time to access park information when you’re off the grid. Download from your device’s app store: search “National Park Service”. Ranger Recommendations Winter is a great time of year to enjoy a slower, quieter Yosemite experience. Some areas of the park are inaccessible, visitor services are more limited, and many popular hikes are not advisable when snow and ice cover trails. Remember to dress in warm, waterproof layers, be prepared for winter driving, check weather and road conditions frequently, and adjust plans and expectations as needed. Turn to page 4 for visitor services or page 8 for programs. 5 miles CRANE FLAT NOTE: There are only 2 gas stations inside the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. A Park Guide for Ages 4 to 12 Directions From Yosemite Valley, take Wawona Road (Hwy 41). Watch for signs for the Mariposa Grove just before the park’s South Entrance. Glacier Point Road El Portal Road Start your visit at the new welcome center 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. Programs and visitor services are limited in winter. Turn to page 4 and page 8 for more information. 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 hike two miles (each way) up the Mariposa Grove Road or the Washburn Trail to the grove. Stop in Wawona for more hiking, limited visitor services, and the Yosemite History Center. Merced River GLACIER POINT 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 can slow to a trickle during other seasons. In winter, hiking trails can be snowy, icy, and hazardous; ask about trail conditions before you go. WAWONA & THE MARIPOSA GROVE Hodgdon Meadow Crane Flat To Mariposa & Merced Closed approx. Nov. to May Yosemite National Park TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tioga Road is closed to vehicles from approximately November to May. In winter, Yosemite’s high country is accessible only by ski or snowshoe. When Tioga Road and the Tioga Pass Entrance are closed, there is no access to Yosemite from the east. Other park entrances remain open year-round. If you’re visiting for a day or less: As you travel through the valley, stop at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan Meadow, or Valley View for scenic viewpoints. Stop by the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center for maps and park information, then check out the Yosemite Exploration Center and Theater for exhibits and the park film. Next door, explore the park’s cultural connections at the Yosemite Museum. Take a scenic stroll around Cook’s Meadow and Lower Yosemite Fall. If you’re visiting for multiple days: Attend a tour, talk, class, or guided walk. Turn to page 8 for a schedule of programs and classes. Go ice skating at Curry Village. Try out downhill skiing, crosscountry skiing, or snowshoeing at Badger Pass Ski Area. Turn to page 9 for information. Visit a giant sequoia grove (skis or snowshoes may be needed in winter.) Yosemite Guide November 29, 2023 – February 6, 2024 3 Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. YOSEMITE VALLEY ehicles only authorized v Yosemite Exploration Center, Yosemite Village Theater & Bookstore Services Yosemite Museum The Ansel Adams Gallery Wilderness Center Post Office Medical Clinic Degnan’s Kitchen 5 authori zed v ehic les on ly 4 Yosemite Village Garage Village Grill North side Driv e( on ew North FOOD & BEVERAGE Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 YOSEMITE VILLAGE YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Degnan’s Kitchen Peet’s coffee, light breakfast, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Tour and Activity Desk See front desk at Yosemite Valley Lodge, or book activities online at TravelYosemite.com Yosemite Exploration Center 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Yosemite Museum 10 am to 4 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Village Store 2 ) ay Welcome Center Wilderness Center Closed for the Season Happy Isles Art & Nature Center Closed for the Season Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (Sierra Club) Closed for the Season Services GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School Meadow Grill Gift & Grocery Front Office YOSEMITE VILLAGE The Ansel Adams Gallery 10 am to 4 pm Closed Dec 25 Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Bike Stand Pizza Deck Amphitheater Yosemite Conservancy Store at Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Yosemite Exploration Center 9 am to 5 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Bar 1899 & Seven Tents Pavilion Coffee Corner & Ice Cream North Yosemite Museum Store 10 am to 4 pm, closed for lunch Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2/4/5 Village Store 8 am to 8 pm Yosemite Village; shuttle stops 2 & 4 Pool & Showers Map of services in Curry Village (Shuttle stops 14 & 19.) THE AHWAHNEE shuttle stop 3 Gift Shop 9 am to 7 pm Sweet Shop 7 am to 10 pm Yosemite Valley Lodge Services YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Pool shuttle stop 7 Nort hsid e Dr ive ( o ne w ay) Bike Stand Mountain Room Restaurant Gift Shop 8 am to 8 pm Gift & Grocery to Lower Yosemite Fall Lounge CURRY VILLAGE shuttle stops 14 & 19 Yosemite Mountain Shop Hiking, camping, & climbing gear. Front Office & Tour Desk Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Gift & Grocery 8 am to 8 pm Breakfast 7 am to 11 am Lunch 11:30 am to 6 pm Village Grill Closed for the Season shuttle stop 7 CURRY VILLAGE Mountaineering School Closed for the Season HOUSEKEEPING CAMP Map of services at Yosemite Valley Lodge (Shuttle Stop 7.) Experience Your America Yosemite National Park CRANE FLAT CAMPING & LODGING FOOD & BEVERAGE Big Oak Flat Information Station Closed for the Season CAMPING Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Big Oak Flat Information Station Open Fri – Tues, 9 am to 5 pm First-come, first-served camping is very limited. Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Store Closed for the Season. 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. Upper Pines by reservation only Wawona Hotel Dining Room Closed until Dec 13 Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Lunch 11:30 am to 2 pm Dinner 5:30 to 8:30 pm Lounge Service 5 pm to 9:30 pm CURRY VILLAGE shuttle stops 14 & 19 Seven Tents Pavilion Fast casual dining. Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Peet’s Coffee Corner 6:30 am to 11 am Bar 1899 Dec 15: 4 pm to 9 pm Dec 16 – 31: 12 pm to 9 pm Starting Jan 5: Fridays 4 pm to 9 pm & Saturdays 12 pm to 9 pm Sun Jan 14 : 12 pm to 9 pm Jennie’s Ice Cream Meadow Grill Pizza Deck Closed for the Season BIKE RENTALS Closed for the Season SHOWERS & LAUNDRY HOUSEKEEPING CAMP shuttle stop 12 Laundry 8 am to 10 pm CURRY VILLAGE shuttle stops 14 & 19 Showers 24 hours THE AHWAHNEE shuttle stop 3 Coffee Bar 7 am to 10 am AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES The Ahwahnee Bar Casual dining & signature cocktails. Yosemite Village Garage 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm 11:30 am to 9 pm Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside assistance. Call 209/372-1060 No gas available in Yosemite Valley. Ahwahnee Dining Room Fine dining. Appropriate attire respectfully required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended. Call 209/372-1489 or visit OpenTable.com Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Dinner 5:30 pm to 9 pm YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE shuttle stop 7 Base Camp Eatery Fast casual dining. Breakfast 6:30 am to 10:45 am Lunch & Dinner 11 am to 8 pm POST OFFICE RELIGIOUS SERVICES Mountain Room Lounge Beer on tap, cocktails, & appetizers. Pastor Brent Moore, Resident Minister 209/372-4831 www.YosemiteValleyChapel.org Mountain Room Restaurant Upscale casual dining. Reservations recommended (OpenTable.com) 5 pm to 9 pm Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio Closed for the Season Yosemite History Center Open daily GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop 8 am to 7 pm until Dec 13 8 am to 8 pm after Dec 13 Chapel Services Sundays at 9:15 am EL PORTAL El Portal Market 8 am to 5 pm El Portal Service Station 8 am to 5 pm 24-hour pay-at-the-pump with card. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Closed for the Season GLACIER POINT Closed for the Season Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore at Wawona Visitor Center Closed for the Season BADGER PASS SKI AREA Yosemite Conservancy Depot at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza 9 am to 5 pm, open until Dec 10 Turn to page 9 for hours & information. Golf Shop & Snack Stand Closed for the Season Rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee GAS STATION Wawona Service Station 9 am to 6 pm Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour pay-atthe-pump with card for gas & diesel. POST OFFICE Yosemite Community Church Mon – Fri 5 to 10 pm INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Yosemite Village Post Office Mon – Fri | 8:30 am to 5 pm Sat | 10 am to noon Starbucks Coffee 7 am to 5 pm Sat & Sun 12 pm to 10 pm North Closed for the Season 4 shuttle stops 2/4/5 Dinner 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Map of services in Yosemite Village (Shuttle stops 1, 2, 4 & 5) Curry Village TOURS & ACTIVITIES INFORMATION & EXHIBITS WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri | 9 am to 1 pm Sat | 9 am to noon ACTIVITIES Golf Course Closed for the Season Tennis Courts 8 am to dusk Stable Closed for the season 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. Campgrounds open year-round: Camp 4 first-come, first-served shared walk-in sites, no RVs or pets Hodgdon Meadow first-come, first-served Wawona first-come, first-served 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 a campsite. 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. 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. 4. Trade in your empty canister for a full one at a lower price. 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! *This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of Subaru of America. Yosemite Guide November 29, 2023 – February 6, 2024 5 Shuttles in Yosemite Valley The FREE Yosemite Valley shuttles operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily and service stops in numerical order. Shuttle Stops in Yosemite Valley Turn to page 4 for information about visitor services, including shopping and dining. Turn to page 10 for information about hiking in Yosemite. Due to construction, shuttle stops 2, 4, 5, 14, 15, 18, and 19 are subject to intermittent closures. Stops 1, 16, and 17 will remain available. Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) Services ALL stops. Runs approximately every 22 to 32 minutes with a total round-trip time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) Services SELECT stops. 1 Yosemite Village Parking 10 Cathedral Beach All Shuttles Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Parking, Yosemite Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining. Picnic area. Runs approximately every 18 to 22 minutes with a total round-trip time of 50 minutes. Village Store & Welcome Center 2 11 Four Mile Trailhead Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Trailhead. one Yosemite Valley Lodge & Camp 4 y wa 6 2 1 r e on wa 19 14 11 Four Mile Trailhead ey op Trai l 10 Valley Loop Trail 17 16 Happy Isles Due to construction, shuttle stops 2, 4, 5, 14, 15, 18, and 19 are subject to intermittent closures. M ist Stops 1, 16, and 17 will remain available throughout construction. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18 Tra il 17 East Valley Shuttle (one way) Valleywide Shuttle (one way) 11 19 12 14 15 Parking, lodging, casual dining, gift & grocery, recreation rentals (seasonal), amphitheater. Degnan’s Kitchen Yosemite Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining. 5 Yosemite Exploration Center & Museum All Shuttles Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines campgrounds. Yosemite Valley Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining. 6 16 Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY 7 8 Yosemite Valley Lodge & Yosemite Falls Parking 17 18 Lower Pines Campground All Shuttles Lower Pines, North Pines, Upper Pines campgrounds. 9 Bring plenty of food and water for potential delays. Stop and use restrooms when available. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park El Capitan Picnic Area Picnic area. Bring or rent a bicycle to enjoy the Valley’s many miles of bike paths. During winter, check for road closures and tire chain restrictions by calling 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1.) Mirror Lake All Shuttles Trailhead. Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Expect delays and full shuttles on holidays and busy weekends. Some destinations may be reached more quickly by walking. Gas is not available in Yosemite Valley. Stations are available in El Portal, Wawona, and Crane Flat. Turn to pages 4 & 5 for details. Happy Isles All Shuttles Trailhead (Mist Trail, John Muir Trail, Half Dome), Art & Nature Center (seasonal). Lower Yosemite Fall Parking, lodging, casual & upscale casual dining, gift shop, Camp 4, trailheads. In Yosemite Valley, park in one of three central parking areas (Curry Village, Yosemite Village, and Yosemite Falls.) Shuttle, bicycle, or walk to your destination. Ride a YARTS bus to the park. Upper Pines Campground Trailheads, picnic area. Getting to & Around Yosemite 6 15 16 Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY To avoid crowds and congestion, arrive early, stay late, and visit Yosemite during the week. Curry Village (eastbound) All Shuttles Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Cathedral Beach 10 Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal). Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY 15 Fo ur ay ew on 8 9 18 4 Curry Village ll Va 9 Pines Campgrounds Mirror Lake y Loop Trail Sou ths ide ew on Housekeeping 12 Camp Trail Loop lley Va Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center All Shuttles 14 The Ahwahnee Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Lodging, casual & fine dining. Valley L oop Tra il il Tra ile M El Capitan Picnic Area erced River M Dr 3 3 7 eD rth si d ay No Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 12 The Ahwahnee y Park Road Authorized Vehicles Only Bike & Pedestrian Path Hiking Trail Parking Area Lo 4 Parking, Yosemite Welcome Center, Village Store, Yosemite Exploration Center & Bookstore, Theater, Wilderness Center, Yosemite Museum, The Ansel Adams Gallery, post office, & fast casual dining. Val le East Valley Shuttle (Purple Route) 8 Yosemite Village 5 Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) El Capitan Meadow Lower Yosemite Fall il Tra Yosemite Valley Shuttle System il Tra lls Fa Va lle yL o op Yos em ite All Shuttles El Capitan Meadow Valleywide Shuttle (Green Route) ONLY Scenic area. The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite National Park. 19 Curry Village (westbound) All Shuttles Parking, lodging, casual dining, gift & grocery, recreation rentals (seasonal), amphitheater. 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 Guide November 29, 2023 – February 6, 2024 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 More Activities with Park Partners Start Time End Time Program 9 am 10:30 am The Ansel Adams Gallery Photography Walk Join a staff photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery for a brief field lecture in Yosemite Valley. The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am 12 pm In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Join a staff photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. The Ansel Adams Gallery 1 pm 1 pm 2 pm Fee? Reservations? Days Offered Required; visit AnselAdams.com/ photography-education Tues & Thurs $ Required; visit AnselAdams.com/ photography-education Wed Mon Activities in Yosemite Valley In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams Join a staff photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery for a field class around Yosemite Valley. The Ansel Adams Gallery $ Required; visit AnselAdams.com/ photography-education 5 pm Ansel Adams’s Legacy and Your Digital Camera Join a staff photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery for a field class to learn how to make better photographs with your DSLR camera. The Ansel Adams Gallery $ Required; visit AnselAdams.com/ photography-education Thurs 4 pm In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography Join a staff photographer at The Ansel Adams Gallery to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. $ Required; visit AnselAdams.com/ photography-education Sat No; drop-in only Sun, Mon, Sat 5 pm 1 pm Host Family Ranger Talk Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite. Topics vary daily. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stops 2 & 4.) 2:15 pm The Ansel Adams Gallery National Park Service 2 pm 3 pm Guided Nature Walk Meets at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater (shuttle stop 7.) 6 pm 7 pm Evening Programs Yosemite Naturalists present various Yosemite topics. Meet at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Cliff Room (shuttle stop 7.) Yosemite Hospitality 7:30 pm 9 pm Yosemite After Dark A guided nighttime walk with a Yosemite Naturalist. Yosemite Hospitality Yosemite Hospitality No; drop-in only Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs No; drop-in only Fri, Sat, Sun Required; tickets/info at TravelYosemite.com Tues, Fri, Sat $ Join Yosemite Conservancy for a memorable experience in the park! Advanced registration is required for all Outdoor Adventures. Explore our website (Yosemite.org) and follow us on social media to find the latest updates from our team, learn more about our organization, and browse our full program calendar. Find more information and book activities at TravelYosemite.com. Ice Skating at Curry Village shuttle stops 14 & 19 12 pm to 2:30 pm 3:30 pm to 6 pm 7 pm to 9:30 pm Valley Floor Tours 10 am & 2 pm Upcoming Outdoor Adventures January 27 Day Hike: Winter Wonder in Yosemite Valley Custom Adventures Plan a Custom Adventure with one of our naturalists. Learn more and sign up: Yosemite.org/customadventures. Programs in Wawona Start Time End Time 12 pm 1 pm 4 pm 5 pm Program Host Wawona Nature Walk Meet in front of the Wawona Hotel. Historic Wawona Hotel Tour Meet in front of the Wawona Hotel. Fee? Reservations? Yosemite Hospitality No; drop-in only Yosemite Hospitality No; drop-in only Days Offered Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 12/15 to 12/30 ONLY Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 12/15 to 12/30 ONLY Special Events & Programs The Ansel Adams Gallery, located in Yosemite Village, is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Experience a variety of fine arts, handcrafts, and a collection of Ansel Adams’ original photographs. The gallery also offers half-day or full-day photography classes and private guided tours led by a resident staff photographer. Classes require reservations; call 209/372-4413 or visit AnselAdams. com/photography-education. Gallery Exhibitions: Date Sat, Dec 16 Daily through Dec 17 Time 11 am to 2 pm Artists’ Reception for Anne Larson and John Sexton Join Anne Larson and John Sexton at The Ansel Adams Gallery for a reception for Sharing the Sublime: Photographs by Anne Larson and John Sexton. Sharing the Sublime runs November 10 through January 6. The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village (shuttle stops 2/4/5) 10 am to 5 pm Yosemite Renaissance 38 Yosemite Renaissance invites artists to sha