Yosemite Guide

Yosemite National Park Yosemite Essentials 1 Park Map 2 Visitor Services 4 Transportation 6 Programs 8 Yosemite Valley Trails 10 May 7 – June 10, 2025 Pohono Trail near Glacier Point Yosemite Guide 21 bears were hit by vehicles in Yosemite in 2024. Emergency Services Park Regulations The National Park Service is dedicated to protecting Yosemite for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. Regulations are in place to protect both visitors and park resources. In an Emergency: Call or Text 911 Yosemite Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 Road Conditions 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) Prohibited activities include: • • • • • Roadside Assistance Call 209/372-1060 for 24-hour roadside assistance. Lost & Found Check at the nearest open information center or hotel front desk, or visit go.nps.gov/lost to report a lost item. • • • • General Park Information 209/372-0200 • You are driving in wildlife habitat. Follow posted speed limits, drive carefully, and watch for animals crossing the road. “Red Bear, Dead Bear” signs on park roads mark places where bears have been hit. • Accessibility For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, and recreational opportunities, download a Yosemite Accessibility Guide at go.nps.gov/AccessYosemite Get the Official National Park Service App www.nps.gov/yose @YosemiteNPS Using drones Feeding or approaching wildlife Collecting plants and animals Hunting animals Picking up archeological items, such as arrowheads Using metal detectors Driving vehicles into meadows Biking off of paved roads Camping outside of designated campgrounds Possession of weapons inside federal facilities Possessing or using marijuana, including medical marijuana Pets are NOT allowed on trails. Pets are only permitted on paved walking and biking paths, in most campgrounds, and in parking areas. Pets must be leashed at all times. Properly dispose of pet waste. Service dogs are allowed anywhere that visitors can go. A service dog is trained to perform a specific task to assist a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to pet regulations. Search for trails and other things to do, navigate with the park map, view the event calendar, and find your next park. Download Yosemite ahead of time to access park information when you’re offline. Download from your device’s app store: search “National Park Service.” Keep in Touch Enjoy your visit! @YosemiteNPS Yosemite Essentials Keep Bears Wild Store Food Properly To a bear, “food” includes trash, toiletries, and anything else with a scent. All must be properly stored. Vernal Fall Visiting Yosemite in Spring Rivers, streams, and waterfalls are beautiful but deadly. Some areas of the park are still snowy. Even when hiking conditions are great in Yosemite Valley, higher-elevation areas of the park may still be covered in snow. Winter trail closures may still be in effect. Check the Seasonal Closures information below for more information. Waterfalls and other moving water are at peak flow during spring snowmelt. Avoid severe injury or drowning: stay out of closed areas and use extra caution around flowing water. Rocks at the base of waterfalls and along rivers can be extremely slippery. Flowing water is icy cold, and currents are much stronger than they appear. Do not enter the water, and watch children carefully. Expect seasonal road closures. Expect Yosemite Valley to be busy. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road close to vehicles each winter and usually open by late spring. During road closures, some popular destinations and trailheads are not reachable. Check the Seasonal Closures information below for more information. Arrive early to avoid long lines at entrances and to find parking more easily. Park in one of three main Valley parking areas (Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls) and walk, bike, or use free shuttles to reach trailheads and other Valley destinations. Turn to page 6 for more. Seasonal Closures Seasonal opening dates are different each year, depending on conditions and staffing. Visitor Services Roads • Information Centers The Welcome Center in Yosemite Valley is open 9 am – 5 pm daily. Other locations in Big Oak Flat, Wawona, and Tuolumne Meadows open in spring; check the information on page 3. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current road information. • Visitor services are very limited outside of Yosemite Valley. Turn to pages 4 & 5 for information about dining, shopping, and other services. Visit go.nps.gov/conditions or scan the QR code for updated information on seasonal closures. • Glacier Point Road | Usually opens: May, if conditions allow. Closed to vehicles. No pedestrian or bicycle access during snow plowing. • Tioga Road | Usually opens: late May or June, if conditions allow. Closed to vehicles. No pedestrian or bicycle access in during snow plowing. No access to or from the east side of Yosemite when Tioga Road is closed. Trails • Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point The upper section (starting below Union Point) closes in winter due to very hazardous conditions. Usually opens: late May, if conditions allow. During the Day While hiking or picnicking, always keep your food within arm’s reach. When away from your vehicle, lock it and keep all windows closed, with food, drinks, and coolers hidden from sight. Never leave food in a truck bed or strapped to the outside of a vehicle. At Night Bears can easily break into vehicles. Food, trash, and other scented items may NOT be stored inside vehicles overnight. These items must be kept inside a food locker or in a hotel room or hard-sided cabin with doors and windows closed. Food may also be stored inside a completely hard-sided RV with all windows and doors closed. If you see a bear in the park, email yose_bear_mgmt@nps.gov or call the Save-a-Bear hotline at 209/372-0322. To learn more about food storage and bears, visit KeepBearsWild.org. • Vernal & Nevada Falls A section of the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the Panorama Trail junction (the “Ice Cut”) is closed in winter and early spring. Usually opens: May, if conditions allow. When closed, use the Mist Trail to reach Nevada Fall and points beyond. Map on page 11. • Half Dome Cables are expected to be in place May 23, if conditions allow. A permit is required: go.nps.gov/ HDpermits Other trails in Yosemite remain open year-round but may be inaccessible during seasonal road closures—or hazardous to travel due to snow and ice. Ask a park ranger about trail conditions before you go. Updates can also be found at go.nps.gov/ wildconditions. It is illegal to approach or feed any wild animal. Wildlife can cause injuries and transmit diseases. Human food is unhealthy for wild animals. Animals used to being fed can become dangerous and be killed as a result. Park Map Check for Seasonal Road Closures Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) to hear current information about roads in Yosemite. North YOSEMITE VALLEY WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE CRANE FLAT Your GPS Might be Wrong GPS navigation can give incorrect directions inside the park. Follow directional signs on park roads, and do not enter closed areas. View of Yosemite Falls from Cook’s Meadow Yosemite Valley is famous for its waterfalls, towering granite walls, and iconic features like El Capitan and Half Dome. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION AT I O N A L PA N E T I M E RK YOS To & Lee Vining Tuo lum ne HETCH HETCHY Hetch Hetchy Road Hetch Hetchy Entrance Riv er Tioga Road closed approx. November to May/June TUOLUMNE MEADOWS east of Tuolumne Grove to Tioga Pass White Wolf seasonal Tuolumne Meadows Evergreen Road Big Oak Flat Entrance Big Oak Flat Information Station seasonal seasonal Yosemite Creek seasonal Tenaya Lake Hodgdon Meadow Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center seasonal year-round CRANE Tuolumne Grove FLAT Merced Grove Big Oa k Crane Flat YOSEMITE VALLEY Camp 4 year-round Flat Ro ad seasonal GLACIER POINT Tunnel View turn to pgs 10 & 11 for a map of Yosemite Valley Upper Pines Lower Pines Dining, shopping, & recreation (turn to page 4.) Cook’s Meadow & Lower Yosemite Fall Shuttle stop 6. Scenic strolls through the heart of the Valley; see Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, the Merced River, and more. Glacier Point Road closed approx. November to May seasonal West Yosemite History Center open daily El Capitan Meadow Shuttle stop 9; enjoy views of El Capitan and watch rock climbers in action. seasonal Bridalveil Creek Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm daily. Maps, information, junior ranger booklets, lost & found, gifts. Bridalveil Fall Visit by car; take a short stroll to the base of the waterfall. year-round seasonal El Portal Wawona Visitor Center VISITOR SERVICES Mirror Lake Shuttle stop 17. Hike or bike to a scenic lake at the base of Half Dome. Wawona Road Yosemite History Center year-round Wawona year-round WAWONA Wawona Visitor Center seasonal South Entrance MARIPOSA GROVE OF GIANT SEQUOIAS There are only two gas stations inside the park and NO GAS in Yosemite Valley. Turn to page 7 for more information about fuel & EV charging. Gas Station To Oakhurst & Fresno Campground visit go.nps.gov/campground Information Center Entrance Station GLACIER POINT Glacier Point Road is closed from approx. November to May. Take in stunning views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the high Sierra from 3,000 feet above the Valley floor! Explore trails and scenic viewpoints along the Valley’s southern rim, like Taft Point and Sentinel Dome. GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive south on Wawona Road for 9 mi/14 km. Turn left onto Glacier Point Road and continue for 16 mi/26 km to Glacier Point. VISITOR SERVICES Gift shop opens soon after Glacier Point Rd opens. 2 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Located 16 mi/26 km, or 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley, on Big Oak Flat Road. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Big Oak Flat Information Station Opening in late May; check local listings for hours. Use Yosemite Village Parking or shuttle stops 1/2/4/5. Tunnel View Visit by car; take in an iconic view of Yosemite Valley. North Pines Road EL PORTAL Yosemite INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Turn to pages 10 & 11 for a map of the Valley and information about hiking. open year-round seasonal INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Yosemite Museum 10 am – 4 pm daily (closed for lunch.) Indoor/outdoor exhibits, cultural demonstrations, gifts. Hike to two quiet sequoia groves near the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Trails may be snowy in early spring. GETTING HERE GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive south on the Wawona Road for 30 mi (48 km), or about one hour. PLACES TO VISIT Yosemite Valley Welcome Center Tamarack Flat Arch Rock Entrance To Mariposa & Merced Closed approx. Nov. to May/June seasonal Porcupine Flat To Groveland & Manteca Tioga Pass Entrance Explore giant sequoias, meadows, and the South Fork Merced River near Yosemite’s South Entrance. Park at Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Falls and walk, bike, or ride a free shuttle to your destination (turn to page 6.) Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm daily. Exhibits, park film, bookstore. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Opening in late May; check local listings for hours. VISITOR SERVICES Gas available 24 hours. Other services very limited: turn to page 5. PLACES TO VISIT Yosemite History Center Explore the early days of tourism in Yosemite. Outdoor exhibits open daily. Wawona Meadow Loop Starting across from the Wawona Hotel, enjoy a mostly-flat, dog-friendly 3.5-mile loop around the scenic meadow. Look for wildflowers in spring! Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Visit Yosemite’s largest sequoia grove. Shuttle service tentatively begins in late May. When shuttles aren’t running, the grove can only be reached on foot. From the parking area, hike 2 mi/3 km one-way, with 500 ft/150 m of elevation gain, up the road or the Washburn Trail to reach the front of the grove. VISITOR SERVICES Gas available 24 hours. PLACES TO VISIT Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias The trailhead and limited parking are located on Tioga Road just north of the intersection at Crane Flat. Hike 1 mi/1.6 km down to the grove and enjoy a 0.5-mi/0.8-km loop around the nature trail at the bottom. Return the same way (500 ft/150 m of elevation gain.) Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias Yosemite’s smallest and quietest sequoia grove. The trailhead and very limited parking are located on Big Oak Flat Road, 3.5 mi/5.6 km west of the intersection at Crane Flat. Hike 1.5 mi/2.4 km down to the grove (elevation gain of 520 ft/160 m on return.) HETCH HETCHY TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tioga Road is closed from approximately November to May or June. The trip across Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows is the jumping-off-place for many hikes. Trails may still be wet, muddy, or snow-covered early in the season. GETTING HERE From Yosemite Valley, drive 16 mi/26 km north on Big Oak Flat Rd to Crane Flat. Turn right onto Tioga Rd after the gas station. INFORMATION & EXHIBITS Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center & Bookstore Opens for the season when Tioga Road is open. Check for posted hours. VISITOR SERVICES Little or no cell service. No gas. Other services may not be available yet; pick up snacks and supplies before making the long drive. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Walk across the O’Shaughnessy Dam, hike along the reservoir, or access Yosemite’s Wilderness. Pick up a free map brochure at the entrance station for information about trails. Open sunrise to sunset only. GETTING HERE Located 38 mi (61 km) or 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley. Take Big Oak Flat Road to the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Just after exiting the park, turn right on Evergreen Road. Follow signs to Hetch Hetchy entrance. Vehicles and trailers over 25 ft long and 8 ft wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Rd. Yosemite Guide May 7 – June 10, 2025 3 Visitor Services Seasonal operating dates and hours are subject to change. Visit TravelYosemite.com for restaurant menus and more. YOSEMITE VALLEY • Yosemite Exploration Center • theater • bookstore Yosemite Museum Yosemite Village bike rentals Mountain Room Lounge 6 No si rth pool Mountain Room Restaurant de C o Dr ( ’s M ook ne w hori Village Store Village Grill garage Yosemite Valley Welcome Center eadow Se gift shop nt i r (o ay) ay ne w office, grocery laundry ew de D on thsi r( Sou El Portal Market 9 am – 7 pm eD Yosemite Chapel Housekeeping Camp front ) Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center YOSEMITE VILLAGE 1 2 4 er 12 ced Rive r 5 Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 9 am – 5 pm front office Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater 9 am – 5 pm Pizza Deck Mountain Room Restaurant 5 pm – 10 pm (final seating at 9:30.) Upscale casual steakhouse. Indoor seating. Reservations recommended: OpenTable.com. Wilderness Center 8 am – 5 pm FOOD & BEVERAGE GIFTS & GROCERIES Degnan’s Kitchen Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am; Lunch: 11:30 am – 6 pm. Peet’s Coffee, deli sandwiches, & grab-and-go items. Indoor & outdoor seating. Wi-Fi. Gift Shop 8 am – 10 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Village Grill 11 am – 6 pm. Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, & soft serve ice cream. Outdoor seating only. 11 OTHER SERVICES The Ansel Adams Gallery 9 am – 5 pm Art, books, & gifts. Rotating exhibitions & photography classes listed on page 8. Big Oak Flat Information Station Opening in late May; check local listings for hours. 19 14 amphitheater Curry Village Parking CRANE FLAT Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Big Oak Flat Information Station) 9 am – 5 pm (closed Wed & Thurs) Crane Flat Gas & Grocery Store opens May 23: 8 am – 5 pm. Gas & diesel available year-round with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. TIOGA ROAD & TUOLUMNE MEADOWS Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center & Bookstore opening TBD Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center opening TBD Tuolumne Meadows Lodge opening TBD bike rentals • Bar 1899 • Seven Tents Pavilion • Coffee Corner • Jennie’s Ice Cream Tuolumne Meadows Store opening TBD Tuolumne Meadows Grill opening TBD pool & showers CURRY VILLAGE 14 19 GIFTS & GROCERIES Tour & Activity Desk 7:30 am – 7 pm • gift & grocery • Meadow Grill • Mountaineering School • Mountain Shop ice rink Base Camp Eatery Breakfast: 6:30 am – 10:30 am; Lunch/Dinner: 11 am – 9 pm Fast casual burgers, chicken, & more. Indoor & outdoor seating. Yosemite Museum 10 am – 5 pm, closed for lunch Curry Village El Portal Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. campground reservation office EXHIBITS & INFORMATION Mountain Room Lounge Mon to Fri: 4:30 pm – 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor & outdoor seating. GLACIER POINT EL PORTAL FOOD & BEVERAGE Starbucks Coffee 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Wawona Service Station staffed 8 am – 5 pm. Propane available during staffed hours only. Gas & diesel available with 24-hour pay-at-the-pump. The Ahwahnee M YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE 7 Wawona Post Office Mon – Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm, Sun: closed • Ahwahnee Dining Room • The Ahwahnee Bar • sweet shop • gift shop Glacier Point Gift Shop (Opens May 9, if Glacier Point Road is open) 9 am – 7 pm Not all visitor services are available year-round. Check information below for hours. Yosemite Falls Parking Golf Course (opens May 9, if conditions allow) 8 am – 6 pm 3 sid 7 Trail or Pedestrian Path Stable (opens May 23) Rides at 8:30 am, 11 am, & 2:30 pm. All-day ride available Thurs only: 8 am rth Basecamp Eatery & Starbucks Coffee Yosemite Conservancy Depot (Mariposa Grove) 9 am – 5 pm Golf Shop & Snack Stand (opens May 9, if conditions allow. Temporarily relocated to the Wawona Store.) 7 am – 6 pm No amphitheater Wawona Store 8 am – 8 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Wawona Hotel closed during renovation. No dining available. Yosemite Village Parking 1 Dr ne l front office & tour desk Camp 4 tour kiosk, bike rentals 2 Yosemite History Center Outdoor exhibits open daily Bike Path w z ed v e h i c l e s onl y turn to page 6 for more information ado aut 4 Shuttle Stop Park Road Park Road (restricted access) Degnan’s Kitchen 5 ay) Yosemite Medical Clinic nee Yosemite Valley Lodge 1 Me Mariposa County Library Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio & Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore Opening in late May; check local listings for hours. North Ahwah Lower Yosemite Fall The Ansel Adams Gallery wilderness center US Post Office WAWONA & MARIPOSA GROVE FOOD & BEVERAGE Tuolumne Meadows Post Office opening TBD White Wolf all services closed in 2025 INTERNET ACCESS Yosemite Conservancy Store (Welcome Center) 9 am – 5 pm Seven Tents Pavilion Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Casual dining with hearty, homestyle meals. Indoor seating. Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore (Exploration Center) 9 am – 5 pm Peet’s Coffee Corner 6 am – 2 pm. Coffee & light breakfast. Indoor seating. WI-FI In Yosemite Valley: free public Wi-Fi is available in Yosemite Village at Degnan’s Kitchen and the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. Registered hotel guests can also use Wi-Fi at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, and Curry Village. Yosemite Museum Store 10 am – 4 pm, may close for lunch Bar 1899 11:30 am – 10 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Indoor seating. In El Portal: free public Wi-Fi is available at the El Portal Market. Village Store 8 am – 10 pm. Large selection of groceries & gifts. Pizza Deck 11 am – 10 pm. Pizza whole & by the slice. Outdoor seating. FOOD & BEVERAGE OTHER SERVICES Coffee Bar 6:30 am – 10:30 am Medical Clinic 209/372-4637 (in an emergency, call 911.) Urgent care walk-ins: Mon – Fri, 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Taqueria @ Meadow Grill 11:30 pm – 5:30 pm (11 am – 8 pm starting May 17.) Tacos, burritos, & other Mexican favorites. Outdoor seating. Pool (Opens May 24) 11 am – 6 pm Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm ADA scooters and adaptive bicycles available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. THE AHWAHNEE 3 The Ahwahnee Bar 11:30 am – 11 pm. Beer on tap, cocktails, & light bites. Jennie’s Ice Cream (opens June 6) 11 am – 8:30 pm Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm GIFTS, GEAR, & GROCERIES Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm Gift & Grocery 8 am – 10 pm GIFTS Garage 8 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm. Propane available during regular operating hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060. Yosemite Mountain Shop 8 am – 8 pm. Outdoor gear & apparel. Gift Shop 8 am – 9 pm US Post Office Mon – Fri : 8:30 am – 5 pm; Sat: 10 am – 12 pm; Sun: closed Dining Room Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am; Lunch: 11:30 – 3 pm; Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Fine dining. Appropriate attire required for dinner. Dinner reservations strongly recommended: 209/372-1489 or OpenTable.com. Sweet Shop 7 am – 10 pm Parking at The Ahwahnee is valet-only during construction. Use shuttle stop 3. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Yosemite Community Church (Yosemite Chapel) Pastor Brent Moore Call 209/372-4831 or visit YosemiteValleyChapel.org for information. Sunday services: 9:15 am. Additional 11 am service starting Memorial Day weekend. 4 Experience Your America Yosemite National Park ADDITIONAL SERVICES Happy Isles Art & Nature Center 16 weekdays: 9 am – 4 pm. Book classes at Yosemite.org/art. In Wawona: free public Wi-Fi is available at the local branch of the Mariposa County Library. OTHER SERVICES Mountaineering School 8:30 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Guided hikes & rock climbing lessons. Reservations recommended: 209/372-8344. CAMPING & LODGING CAMPING There is NO first-come, first-served camping in Yosemite. To reserve a campsite, visit Recreation.gov or call 877/444-6777. Sleeping overnight in a parking lot or on the side of the road is NOT permitted. Sleeping inside a vehicle is only allowed at a registered campsite. Bike Rentals 8 am – 7 pm For information about backpacking and wilderness permits, turn to page 10. Raft Rentals 10 am – 4 pm (starting May 16, if river is safe for rafting) 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 TravelYosemite.com or by calling 888/413-8869. Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center 12 10 am – 4 pm (closed Mon & Tues) Hours subject to change. Tour Kiosk 8 am – 7 pm Housekeeping Camp Grocery 12 8 am – 8 pm. Gifts & limited grocery. Pool closed for renovation Housekeeping Camp Laundry 12 8 am – 10 pm Showers 24 hrs Ice Rink closed (winter only) Yosemite Guide May 7 – June 10, 2025 5 Transportation Parking Yosemite Valley Shuttle System Exploration Degnan’s Center Kitchen Lower 4 5 Yosemite Fall 6 Cathedral Beach 10 19 12 Housekeeping Camp 11 El Capitan Meadow 2 18 Lower Pines Campground North 16 Happy Isles d River rce e M Yosemite Valley shuttles are FREE and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. No ticket required. Valleywide Shuttle (green) East Valley Shuttle (purple) Serves east Valley destinations ONLY. Runs approx. every 18 – 22 min. Round-trip time of 50 min. Serves ALL stops. Runs approx. every 22 – 32 min. Round-trip time of 1.5 hours. 24-hour roadside assistance: call 209/372-1060 1 2 3 4 DESTINATION Yosemite Village Parking ALL Shuttles. Welcome Center ALL Shuttles. The Ahwahnee Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Degnan’s Kitchen Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. AT THIS STOP Parking, welcome center, Village Store. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Lodging, fine dining. Welcome center, Village Store, Exploration Center, museum, post office, shopping, dining. Exploration Center, museum, post office, gallery, wilderness center 5 Exploration Center Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 6 Lower Yosemite Fall Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Trailheads, picnic area. 7 Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Parking, lodging, camping, trailheads, casual dining. 8 El Capitan Picnic Area Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. Picnic area. Pets are NOT allowed on shuttles. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park • Yosemite Valley Shuttles (free) Daily, year-round service. Refer to map at left. • Mariposa Grove Shuttle (free) Shuttle service from the parking area to the grove tentatively begins in late May. Shuttles run from 9 am to 7 pm (last bus leaves the grove at 8 pm.) When shuttles are not running, the grove can only be reached on foot (turn to page 3.) • Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ($) Summer only. Visit TravelYosemite.com. El Portal Locations • Market & Gas Station (2) Rentals Bicycles are available for full-day and half-day rentals (turn to pages 4 & 5 for hours and locations.) Standard adult & children’s bikes are first-come, first-served. Bikes with trailers are available at Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village only. ADA bicycles are available by reservation: call 209/372-1208. Wawona Locations • Wawona Store (24) E-bikes with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and electric motors less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) are allowed everywhere bicycles are allowed. EV charging is available at no cost, courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. Yosemite Valley Locations • The Ahwahnee (6) valet-only during construction • Curry Village (20) • Welcome Center (4) • Yosemite Falls Parking (10) • Yosemite Valley Lodge (8) • Glacier Point Tour Bus ($) Begins in May, if conditions allow. Visit TravelYosemite.com for details and tickets. Tuolumne Meadows Locations when Tioga Rd is open • Tuolumne Meadows Store (4) 49 STOP SHUTTLES DESTINATION Tuolumne Meadows AT THIS STOP Sonora 9 El Capitan Meadow Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 10 Cathedral Beach Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 11 Four Mile Trailhead Valleywide Shuttle ONLY. 12 Housekeeping Camp & Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center ALL Shuttles. 14 Curry Village—eastbound ALL Shuttles. 15 Upper Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 16 Happy Isles ALL Shuttles. Trailhead, Art & Nature Center (seasonal.) 17 Mirror Lake ALL Shuttles. Trailhead. Scenic area. YARTS 120 Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus Yosemite Valley to Sonora Picnic area. departs 2–3x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lodging (seasonal), laundry (seasonal), exhibits & programs (seasonal). Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. departs 1x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Groveland Tioga Rd 120 Trailhead. to Merced Buck Meadows Yosemite Valley 140 YARTS Mariposa 18 Lower Pines Campground ALL Shuttles. Pines campgrounds. 19 Curry Village—westbound ALL Shuttles. Parking, lodging, dining, gift & grocery. YARTS Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com Lee Vining Mammoth Lakes Big Oak Flat Rd El Portal Yosemite Valley to Merced Valley Shuttles frequent daily service year-round 395 Glacier Point multiple departures daily year-round $ YARTS.com Glacier Point Tour Bus YARTS Yosemite Valley to Fresno departs 2x daily summer only $ YARTS.com departs 2x daily summer only $ TravelYosemite.com Wawona Mariposa Grove Shuttle 49 Service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are subject to all pet regulations. 6 Gas & diesel are available 24 hours with pay-atthe-pump (card only.) Staffed hours on page 5. • Travel to Yosemite via YARTS ($) The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit system that provides service into Yosemite. Enjoy yearround service from Merced and seasonal service from Sonora, Mammoth Lakes, and Fresno. Buses are air-conditioned, bike-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and equipped for rider comfort. Save gas, save time, save money, by taking YARTS! For bus schedules and tickets, visit www.YARTS.com or call 877/989-2787. Where to Ride Enjoy several miles of scenic, paved bike paths through Yosemite Valley. Bicycles are also allowed on park roads (cyclists must obey traffic laws.) Bicycles are NOT allowed on hiking trails. The speed limit on bike paths is 15 mph. Helmets are required by law for children under 18. Yosemite Valley Shuttle Stops STOP SHUTTLES • El Portal Gas Station outside the park gate 15 mi from Yosemite Valley (downhill) • Crane Flat Gas Station 16.5 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) • Wawona Gas Station 28 mi from Yosemite Valley (uphill) Bicycling in Yosemite Electric Vehicle Charging 17 Mirror Lake 15 Upper Pines Campground Roadside Assistance Curry Village – westbound 14 Curry Village – eastbound Four Mile Trailhead Park only in designated parking spaces or in a paved turnout, pulled completely off the road. Vehicles parked on vegetation or blocking traffic are subject to citation and may be towed. Welcome Center 1 Yosemite Village Parking 7 8 9 3 There are NO gas stations in Yosemite Valley. Wawona Rd Camp 4, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Yosemite Falls Parking El Capitan Picnic Area In Yosemite Valley, use one of three main parking areas: Curry Village 14 19 , Yosemite Village 1 , or Yosemite Falls 7 . Parking can completely fill by late morning on weekends and holidays. Once you find a parking space, keep it. Walk, bike, or ride a shuttle to trailheads and other destinations. The Ahwahnee Bus & Shuttle Service Gas Stations frequent daily service spring through fall only Fish Camp Public Transportation in Yosemite National Park 41 Oakhurst North to Fresno Yosemite Guide May 7 – June 10, 2025 7 Programs Program Schedule Visit go.nps.gov/YosemiteCalendar or the NPS app to view the online calendar. Program offerings are subject to change, depending on conditions and staff availability. Check listings at the welcome center and other information centers daily for additional programs. DAY & TIME YOSEMITE VALLEY: PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES DAY & TIME 10 am – 2 pm M–F 10:30 am (1.5 hrs) M&W 2 pm (15 min) Daily* YOSEMITE VALLEY: GUIDED HIKES WITH YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL Enjoy a group hike led by an expert Yosemite guide. All hikers must be 12 or older. Registration required; find more information and register at TravelYosemite.com/things-to-do/hiking PROGRAM Kids’ Open Art Studio Free self-guided kid’s art activities at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16.) Drop in anytime during open studio hours; no registration required. PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? 8:30 am (4 hrs) M, W, Sa Guided Discovery Hike: Vernal Fall Footbridge Difficulty: strenuous. YC free no; drop-in only 8:30 am (8 hrs) Tu, F Guided Adventure Hike: Nevada Fall Difficulty: strenuous. 8:30 am (8 hrs) Su, Th Guided Adventure Hike: El Capitan Loop Difficulty: moderate. $ yes; register at Yosemite.org 1:30 pm (4 hrs) M, W, Sa Guided Discovery Hike: Mirror Lake Difficulty: moderate. Birding and Wildlife Walk Look for birds, wildlife, and their signs while exploring Yosemite’s diverse species and habitats. Families welcome! Register in advance at yosemite.org/experience/naturalist-walks. YC Family Ranger Talk Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stops 1/2/4.) *Subject to change, based on staffing. NPS free no; drop-in only YOSEMITE VALLEY: WALKS, TALKS, & TOURS EVENING PROGRAMS AT THE YOSEMITE CONSERVATION HERITAGE CENTER Special presentations by guest speakers, hosted by the Sierra Club. Programs are free; no registration required. Visit SierraClub.org/yosemite-conservation-heritage-center to learn more. The Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center is located in Yosemite Valley, near Housekeeping Camp and shuttle stop 12. DAY & TIME PROGRAM HOST FEE? REGISTER? 7:30 am (2 hrs) M&W Birding in Yosemite Valley Listen, watch, and learn about Yosemite’s birdlife while enjoying an easy-paced walk from Yosemite Village.