Take a tour of small wineries on the madera wine trail and move through sce. Its the most scenic stretch of the trail until you approach the shoulder. Valley shuttle valley visitor center shuttle system. For backcountry trails away from roads please use a detailed topographic map not these maps. Hiking map for yosemite valley and glacier point, yosemite. This spectacular, rainbowstreaked trail skirts 317foot vernal fall and 594foot nevada fall and extends to little yosemite valley. Shop for yosemite national park books and maps at rei free u. Explore the majesty of yosemite national park with national geographics trails illustrated map. Some maps are large, so look at the map size if your internet connection is slow. This trip is a great early season adventure up to the rim that overlooks one of the worlds scenic treasures, yosemite valley. Its also handy to know how to get your bearings according to star formations, in case you get lost after dark.
See valley map below yosemite national park yosemite valley visitor center tuolumne meadows visitor center mono basin scenic area visitor center information station. Cathedral range map of rafferty peak to mount lyell including vogelsang peak and mount florence. Five and sevenday guided trips take you from one high sierra camp to another. At the camp, bear to the left onto the dirt road and continue 12 mile to the swinging bridge.
Peak district one of the first national parks to be designated as such in 1951, this one comes in two colours. I find the recently updated national geographic trails illustrated maps cleaner and easier to read than, for example, the tom harisson maps with the exception the super detailed 1. Navigate the map to the area you wish to locate maps. Best yosemite national park hike, trail map national. According to the books, what is now yosemite west and the henness ridge area was part of the yosemite lumber company. Yosemite national park maps by region and trail maps in addition to our interactive map above, find detailed pdf maps of specific regions and trails for your outdoor adventure.
No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or to the suitability. Tuolumne meadows backpacking trip wildland trekking. If youre doing yosemite just by car, the free maps below will be sufficient. Bring a small backpack with at least 2 liters of water some situations require more, snacks, lunch, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and extra layers. Lory state park area trails map colorado parks and wildlife.
Yosemite is the most visited national park in all of california, which is why natgeo makes 5 maps for this region so we can all spread out a little. Usgs topographic maps or detailed trail maps are available at visitor centers. She includes elevation charts and a small map with each hike description. Jun 03, 2011 this is the hike youll talk about as all the others fade into pleasant memories. This paper describes a project which provides an interactive online map of yosemite national park. When you reach the gate after driving five miles, walk around it to the right and continue a short distance until you reach the bridge.
Hiking distances given below are total, roundtrip distances unless otherwise stated. The trail is a road for about half a mile but very few cars use it. This is the hike youll talk about as all the others fade into pleasant memories. It lets you orient yourself in relation to landmarks. Hikes and trails in yosemite national park modern hiker. Hikers may not pass through yosemite valley on a single wilderness permit. M e r c e d r i v e r lower yosemite fall upper yosemite fall vernal fall nevada fall bridalveil fall b r i d a l v e i l c r e e k illilouette fall valley visitor.
A variety of digital map files is available via the. Rockefeller state park preserve trail map new york state parks. If the longform tables are driving you crazy, rotate your phone to landscape mode. Cooks meadow, swinging bridge, visitor center, view of sentinel fall, staircase fall and royal. Because youll be staying at the high sierra camps each evening where youll enjoy the comforts of a tent cabin and chef prepared meals, you wont have to carry a heavy backpack with the tent, food or cooking supplies. The chosen trail is displayed in the map along with a profile and a list of useful information and tips. True north the north pole, which is of no use to hikers whatsoever, except for those doing a polar hike. Trails start at 4,000 feet and often climb to above 7,000 feet in as little as four miles. Just like chocolate, there are those who prefer the dark to white, and vice versa. Map of trails in yosemite valley and along the glacier point road, yosemite national park, with links to route descriptions.
This yosemite map shows most major park roads with notes about seasonal closings. Department of the interior alley hiking map this publication provided by the yosemite fund through a generous gift from the jeangerard foundation. Its the most scenic stretch of the trail until you approach the shoulder of half dome. Download a free copy of the official yosemite national park map before your yosemite vacation. Jun 15, 2015 yosemite owns the whole damn department with more than 800 miles worth of hiking trails, glaciercut rock formations, unlimited panoramic vistas, and too many waterfalls to count. While they may appear to be close to each other, the topography makes them not quite as close as youd think. Huntsville state park trails map pdf texas parks and wildlife. Join our yosemite hiking tours and let our professional hiking guides get you up close and personal with yosemites serenity and the wide open blue sky. Explore the north rim of yosemite valley on this three or four day excursion into john muirs famous range of light. All shuttles follow the same route, serving stops in numerical order. Download the official map to find your way around yosemite national park including park roads, trails, lakes, visitor centers, and the entrances. That said, some people i know dont like shaded relief trails illustrated maps for.
Begin at the bridalveil fall parking area a paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of the waterfall, which fows all year. The interactive hiking map of the yosemite national park is a web based hiking. Merced lake to island pass backpacking map, yosemite. We examine the broad outlines of route from tuolumne meadows to yosemite valley on the john muir trail. Hite cove 4wd road offers hiking, sightseeing, gold panning, fishing and camping in the fall. Trail map from merced lake to vogelsang high sierra camp. If you would enjoy a guided hike or other nature program, contact the park naturalist office at. The main valley, known as yosemite valley is one of the most beautiful canyons in all california. If youre doing a lot of hiking or any overnight trip, youll want to purchase a detailed trail map, such as the national geographic trails illustrated map or the fantastic tom harrison map. These maps are usually rendered in a raster format, e. This waterfall may be dry in late summer and early fall. Interactive hiking map of yosemite national park juliana neumannwilliams 1 andreas neumann 2 swiss federal institute, dr.
Yosemite national park encompasses nearly 1,200 square miles of incredible scenery, ranging from deep valleys, high cliffs, ancient giant sequoias, tall waterfalls, and expansive wilderness. Loaded with helpful information on camping, hiking, lodging, transportation, regulations, and safety, this map is an invaluable tool for casual park visitors and avid adventurers alike. Topo hiking map covering babcock lake, emeric lake, boothe lake, fletcher lake, evelyn lake, ireland lake. Yosemite west, according to the books by hank johnston, details the area much better then i can.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is yosemite park hdq which is approximately 1 miles away and has an elevation of 3,966 feet 2,858 feet lower than yosemite falls. Go back to see more maps of yosemite national park. Be prepared for rapidlychanging weather conditions. Tyler state park trails map pdf texas parks and wildlife. Your presence here indicates an interest in knowing where youre going, a trait that gives you a survival edge over many yosemite visitors. Even without real hiking, the breathtaking views from driveto overlooks like tunnel view, glacier point, and washburn point, along with easy you can wear sneakers trails like happy isles, bridalveil fall trail, and lower yosemite fall trail are enough to create a memorable trip itinerary. A topographical map indicates changes in elevation through contour lines and gives details of hiking trails. Yosemite national park offers an abundance of activities and sightseeing destinations.
What better way to experience yosemite national park than from a dirt trail in the back country. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Looking for the best hikes in yosemite national park. Not only do you climb 4,800 feet out of yosemite valley and past vernal and nevada falls, but the last 900 feet. Topographic hiking maps for yosemite backcountry listed below. Yosemite mariposa tourism 5158 highway 140, mariposa, ca 95338 2099667081 8664253366 yosemite. Hikers may not backtrack from one trailhead to another trailhead on any night of their trip either partially or fully unless exiting at their. The triple c trail partially dams little chinquapin. South fork merced river can be accessed from the jersey dale area where campers can enjoy hiking and four wheel drive activities. Guided high sierra camp hike yosemite national park ca. Because youll be staying at the high sierra camps each evening where youll enjoy the comforts of a tent cabin and chef prepared meals, you wont have to carry a heavy backpack with. In addition to our interactive map above, find detailed pdf maps of specific regions and trails for your outdoor adventure.
Yosemite hiking tours guided yosemite hiking yosemite. No trip to yosemite national park is complete without a hike. Up top, youll savor solitude and views of the cathedral range in the west clear to the nevada desert in the east. With more than 800 miles of yosemite hiking trails, youll find the right hiking trails in yosemite for your family or group. To make your yosemite group hiking reservation, call 209. Best hikes in yosemite hiking and backpacking trails in. Visiting yosemite national park by road free wilderness permits are required yearround for all overnight trips into yosemite wilderness. Our topo hiking map shows us that continuing up the john muir trail from little yosemite valley opens up the options of turning off at half dome, clouds rest, or further up the mountain at sunrise high sierra camp to sunrise lakes and on to tenaya lake alongside highway 120.
You can also see an overview of the main hiking trails, but be sure to pick up an actual trail map before you head out into the. While there are certainly hikes that are only for the most experienced and fit hikers like summiting the sheer face of half dome, there are many hikes suitable for intermediate hikers, families with children, inexperienced hikers, and everything in between. Unlike chocolates, neither has a particularly soft centre. Zigzag through the opening at the right and continue walking as far as you want. For trail descriptions, see the listings pages for yosemite valley and the glacier point road. Hiking map for yosemite valley and the glacier point road. The trip to the grove is all downhill, but of course, youll have to hike back up with an elevation gain of 400 feet. Halfday and fullday group hikes are offered from late may through early october for hikers of all experience levels.
Things that you can see andor get to with no hiking or only very brief hikes include. The red line marks the route of the mist trail, which will take you if only. Yosemite national park topographic map and nearby trails. First protected in 1864, the park is a testament to the power of the glaciers, the strength of granite, and the tranquility of the high sierra. Savage lundy trail is a 3 mile trail and is the most difficult trail in the area. Yosemite hiking trails explore hiking trails in yosemite. Bear mountain state park trail map new york state parks. Select the maps that will help you plan and execute your backpacking trip, set up a directory on your computer named for the trip or location of the maps. Yosemite national park encompasses 1,169 square miles of gorgeous and rugged terrain, so its crucial to know not only the best way to get here, but how to. The 211milelong john muir trail takes you through the sierra nevada mountains from yosemite valley to the top of mount whitney.
A guide to hiking at yosemite national park howstuffworks. If youre doing a lot of hiking or any overnight trip, youll want to purchase a detailed trail map, such as the national geographic trails illustrated map or the fantastic tom harrison map neither of these maps is detailed enough for offtrail travel, so youll want the largescale. Interactive hiking map of yosemite national park juliana williams. These maps take the wonderful intuitiveness and visualization from a beautiful topographical map that jake built from the ground up and couple it with short descriptions of all 78 day hikes that youd get from a book to get you a sense of the trail. Best yosemite national park hike, trail map adventure. Click mark point in the options to see the usgs map grid of the various scaled maps. All boundaries and trails are shown as approximate. All trails are open yearround, during daylight hours. Trails, or multiuse trails, are used by pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters and more. One of the most visited, most famous, and most gorgeous parks in the united states, yosemite national park is a mustsee for anyone who loves the outdoors. Hes podcasting once a day from his evening camp, and well be updating this map daily with a new waypoint showing where hes pitching his tent. All trails allow hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated.
Some are part of the bikeway network, some are paved and some are not. Take a look at the proximity of glacier point and curry village on a paper map and it looks like theyre just 14 mile apart. California yosemite national park yosemite valleyglacier point road hiking map. East end of yosemite valley trails around tuolumne meadows and the tioga road. Jawdropping granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, giant sequoia groves and alpine meadows are just some of the wonders awaiting anyone who wants to make the trip. Yosemite hikes home trail maps yosemite trail maps. The day hikes of yosemite national park map guide was designed to simply answer the question, where should we hike today. Yosemite maps for visitors discover yosemite national park. Hike yosemite national park your backpacking, hiking. Difficulties are only a general guideline, for an adult in good condition, and do not take into account trail length.
The park is americas second oldest, and its many miles of trails, spread over one thousand miles of california wild, makes backpacking. Creek to create a unique wetland area in the middle of the forest. Badger pass skiing yosemite yosemite blog hiking around yosemite is yosemite open yet. An overall map shows the trailheads covered by the book. Nov 05, 2019 yosemites most popular path, mist trail, deserves every bit of attention it gets. Briceburg hiking trail west discover yosemite national park. A guide to 61 of the parks greatest hiking adventures regional hiking series by suzanne swedo. Along the trail, hikers can travel through different. Yosemite national park encompasses 1,169 square miles of gorgeous and rugged terrain, so its crucial to know not only the best way to get here, but how to successfully find your way around once youre in the park. The differences between all three varieties of north are usually indicated on the map that hikers use, but as weve seen, the variation of magnetic north is constantly changing, so the variation mentioned on a map is likely to be inaccurate. The designated park area follows the coastline, so bluffers who casually drop into conversation that its widest point is 16km 10 miles and its narrowest a mere 100m 328ft will be held in high esteem by their audience. The northern dark peak is muddy and peaty, whereas the southern white peak is rocky. Suzanne swedos book provides detailed information on each hike. Welcome to the map portion of steve howes solo thruhike of the sierra high route.
Youll need two days and a measure of grit to climb this trailless heap of rocks that includes class iii scrambling. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Reading a topo map and using a compass are basic skills for serious hikers. A hike can be selected according to certain criteria. Download a simple park map highlighting campgrounds 2 mb pdf 100 kb jpg download the official park map 28 mb pdf download the official map for yosemite valley 7. The trails we follow on this trip are in great condition. Steve is backpacker s rocky mountain editor, and he started this 37day, 280mile route on saturday, august 26, 2006. Yosemite falls is the largest waterfall in north america with breathtaking. Valley to cathedral map, yosemite, backpacking john muir trail. Yosemite falls topo map in mariposa county, california. Beloved for its natural beauty and stunning trails, yosemite ranks among the top hiking destinations in the united states. Fr yosemite valley wawona merced inyo visitor center. Yosemite national park hiking trails national parked.
A gallery of georeferenced photos complements the hiking gis. As with hiking books and flower books, there are many choices here and some of it is personal preference. Warriors path state park hiking trails tennessee state parks. Hwy 120 tioga pass snowpack yosemite webcams friends of yosemite search and rescue.
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