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High Sierra Hikes Overview On this page you'll find great hiking trails from Lake Tahoe down Highway 395 all the way to Lone Pine. Whether you're looking to find secluded Alpine lakes, hidden waterfalls or just stroll a paved nature trail on a summer afternoon, this page has what you're looking for. We list long-distance hikes that include portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, which extands from Canada to Mexico as it follows the ridgeline of the Sierras. Or chose a short paved route that offers wheelchair accessibility to some of Yosemite's waterfalls or Lake Tahoe rivers and shoreline. We leave no excuse not to get off the main road to explore California's wilderness trails. All distances are one-way only. Click HERE to download USGS topographic maps like we use below. Use the Map Locater link.
Lake Tahoe Hikes BACK TO TOP NORTH SHORE State Lookout DISTANCE: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Parking lot off Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay, west on Reservoir Road, right on Lakeview Ave. and left at the gate. DETAILS: Situated on the California / Nevada state line, this short trail leads to a panoramic vantage point complete with telescopes. During temperate months, docents are available for questions and historic tidbits about the region. MAP Mt. Rose DISTANCE: 6 mi / 9.6 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Parking lot off Hwy. 431 at the Mount Rose Summit, west of the Mt. Rose Ski Resort. DETAILS: High altitude peak is one of the highest in the Tahoe region at 10,778'. Pass through lush forest, open meadow and finish with switchbacks to the top. MAP Tahoe Meadows DISTANCE: 1.3 mi / 2.0 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: Parking lot at Visitor Center off Highway 431. DETAILS: Relatively flat trail loops around an Alpine meadow. Several bridges provide crossing over babbling creeks. MAP Incline Village Jogger's Trail DISTANCE: 2.5 mi / 4.0 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: Gateway Park off Lakeshore Blvd. in Incline Village. DETAILS: Paved bike path follows Lakeshore Blvd. through a pine forest strewn with multi-million dollar homes. Trail goes all the way east to Hwy. 28. MAP WEST SHORE Truckee River Trail DISTANCE: 8 mi / 12.8 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: Parking lot on west side of Hwy. 89, just a short distance south of the 28 & 89 intersection in Tahoe City. Be sure you're on the south side of the river. DETAILS: Paved trail follows the astoundingly beautiful Truckee River north along Hwy. 89 all the way up to the Squaw Valley turnoff. This is a very popular trail and can be crowded in the warmer months. MAP Tahoe Rim Trail DISTANCE: 2 mi / 3.2 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: South of Hwys. 28 & 89 intersection in Tahoe City off Fairway Drive. Be sure you're on the part of Hwy. 89 that heads to Truckee. Park in the Fairway Community Center parking lot and you'll find the trailhead across Fairway Drive. DETAILS: Trail leads to a vista point overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest. The Tahoe Rim Trail extends beyond the vista point along the ridgeline. MAP Meeks Bay Trail DISTANCE: 4.5 mi+ / 7.2 km+ DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Small parking lot across Hwy. 89 from Meeks Bay Resort. DETAILS: Follow Log Cabin Road east eventually paralleling Meeks Creek. Trail heads south to several Alpine lakes from Lake Genevieve to Phipps being the furthest at 10-miles. MAP Five Lakes DISTANCE: 2.5 mi / 4.0 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Head west toward Truckee on Hwy. 89, from Tahoe City. Go left on Alpine Meadows Road and park alongside road adjacent to the second Deer Park Drive intersection. Trailhead is on west side of road. DETAILS: The first half of the trail is mostly climbing switchbacks. The second half levels out and continues to Five Lakes, several small Alpine lakes. MAP Cascade Creek Falls DISTANCE: 1 mi / 1.6 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Approximately 8-miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89 to the Bayview Campground. Parking lot available at the back of the campground. DETAILS: Trail leads to Cascade Lake and a 200-foot tall waterfall. MAP Bayview Trail DISTANCE: 1 mi+ / 1.6 km+ DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Approximately 8-miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89 to the Bayview Campground. Parking lot available at the back of the campground. DETAILS: Follow Cascade Lake trail. Bayview Trail passes White Cloud Falls and continues along the steep Maggies Peaks to several Alpine lakes. Granite Lake being the closest at 1-mile and Dicks being the furthest at 5-miles. Panoramic views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe. MAP Eagle Falls Trail DISTANCE: 1 mi+ / 1.6 km+ DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Parking lot directly across Hwy. 89 from Emerald Bay. DETAILS: Short hike leads to Eagle Falls. Continue another half-mile to Eagle Lake or head to several Alpine lakes, Fontanillis Lake being the furthest at 6-miles. MAP Vikingsholm DISTANCE: 1 mi+ / 1.6 km+ DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Either from a parking lot off Hwy. 89 on the northwest end of Emerald Bay or from D.L.Bliss State Park to the north. DETAILS: Choose from two different directions. The first and more crowded option is from the parking lot on the northwest side of Emerald Bay. Truck trail descends steeply to Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm. Be ready for the steep climb back out. The second option follows the Rubicon Trail from D.L.Bliss State Park to the north. Trails follow the shoreline of Emerald Bay while dipping in and out of secluded coves. The reward is a tour of Vikingsholm, a replica of a Scandinavian castle, or a picnic & swim alongside the shores of Emerald Bay. MAP Rubicon Trail DISTANCE: 4.5 mi / 7.2 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Either from Vikingsholm or D.L.Bliss State Park. DETAILS: Trail follows the northern shoreline of Emerald Bay, passing a boat camp, lighthouse, several coves, two points and Parson's Rock. MAP EAST SHORE Prey Meadows & Skunk Harbor DISTANCE: 1.5 mi / 2.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Turnouts off Hwy. 28, 2-miles north of Highway 50. DETAILS: Trail heads downhill south to a small meadow or north to a secluded lakeshore cove and the Newhall House. The Newhall house was built in 1923 and preserved as a historic attraction. MAP Flume Trail DISTANCE: 13.5 mi / 21.5 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Parking lot and trailhead at Spooner Lake off Highway 28, just a short distance north of Highway 50. DETAILS: Trail follows the ridgeline of Tahoe's eastern shore, passing Marlette Lake at the 5-mile mark and finishing at Tunnel Creek to the north. Other, more strenuous portions of the Flume, branch off from the main trail to the east of Marlette Lake. Trail information and maps can be obtained at the Spooner Lake rental hut. A shuttle runs in the summer to transport one-way bikers and hikers back to Spooner Lake. NOTE: This is a popular trail with mountain bikers. MAP Tahoe Rim Trail DISTANCE: 25 mi / 40.0 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Parking lot off westbound Hwy. 50 a half-mile east of Hwy. 28, or the Spooner Summit Rest Area off eastbound Hwy. 50. DETAILS: The northern portion of the trail heads to Marlette Lake (5-miles) or Tunnel Creek Road (12-miles) and the southern portion traverses several peaks all the way to Hwy. 207 (Kingsbury Grade, 13-miles). MAP SOUTH SHORE Rainbow Trail DISTANCE: 1 mi / 1.6 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: Head north on Heritage Way off Hwy. 89 to Kiva Beach and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Parking lot at the Visitor Center. DETAILS: Paved trail loops from the Visitor Center through an estuary and follows Taylor Creek. A below-ground viewing room allows visitors to witness salmon migrations through glass windows. MAP Moraine Trail DISTANCE: 1 mi / 1.6 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Highway 89, west on Fallen Leaf Road to parking lot near the back of Fallen Leaf Campground, site #75. DETAILS: Flat trail traverses a short distance from the campground to follow the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake. MAP Angora Lakes DISTANCE: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Head south of South Lake Tahoe on Lake Tahoe Blvd., right on Tahoe Mountain Road and left on Angora Ridge Road to parking lot at the end. DETAILS: Short hike leads to two small but popular swimming & fishing lakes. Snack stand and rowboat rentals available. MAP Echo Lakes DISTANCE: 2.5 mi+ / 4.0 km+ DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Head south of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 50, right on Johnson Pass Road and right on Echo Lakes Road to parking lot at the end. DETAILS: Pacific Crest Trail offers a short hike leading to the far end of Echo Lake with the option to continue on to several secluded alpine lakes for a total of 6-miles / 9.5 kilometers. A water-taxi is available for a fee that will pick you up and drop you off at either end of Echo Lake cutting 2.5-miles off the long distance option. MAP Glen Alpine Trail DISTANCE: 2 mi+ / 3.2 km+ DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: North of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89, left on Fallen Leaf Road. Continue on Fallen Leaf Road to the back of the lake and head left on Glen Alpine Road. Park across the street from Lily Lake. DETAILS: Short hike leads to Grass Lake with the option to continue on to several secluded alpine lakes for a total of 5.5-miles / 8.8 kilometers. Pass several lakes, waterfalls and creek crossings. MAP Mt. Tallac DISTANCE: 5 mi / 8.0 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: North of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89, left on Mt. Tallac Road, head left at the fork and continue straight to parking lot at the end. DETAILS: Enjoy views of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe as you pass a small alpine lake on the way to the top of Mt. Tallac at 9,735-feet. MAP Pope-Baldwin Bike Path DISTANCE: 3.4 mi / 5.5 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: Baldwin Beach turnoff or Camp Richardson Resort off Hwy. 89, northwest of Hwy. 50. DETAILS: Paved bike path mirrors Hwy. 89 through a sparse pine forest. Trail offers access to the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historical Site and several public beaches. MAP South Tahoe Bike Path DISTANCE: 10 mi / 16 km DIFFICULTY: Paved START: El Dorado Beach off Hwy. 50. DETAILS: Paved bike path follows the shores of Lake Tahoe west and eventually connects with the Pope-Baldwin Trail as well as many other bike routes through South Lake Tahoe. Crosses streams and marshes along the southwest portion of Lake Tahoe.
Yosemite Hikes BACK TO TOP HIGH COUNTRY - HETCH HETCHY Wapama Fall DISTANCE: 5 mi / 8 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: O'Shaugnessy Dam at the end of Hetch Hetchy Road DETAILS: Trail follows northern edge of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir through a long tunnel, past Tueeulala Fall to several foot bridges below Wapama Fall. MAP Rancheria Fall DISTANCE: 14 mi / 21 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: O'Shaugnessy Dam DETAILS: Trail follows northern edge of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir through a tunnel, past Tueeulala & Wapama Fall to the base of Rancheria Fall. MAP Poopenaut Valley DISTANCE: 3 mi / 5 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Turnout between Hetch Hetchy entrance and O'Shaugnessy Dam DETAILS: Trail descends below O'Shaugnessy Dam and follows the Tuolumne River. MAP Smith Peak DISTANCE: 13 mi / 20 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Hetch Hetchy Ranger Station DETAILS: Trail climbs through forest and meadow to Smith Peak for panoramic views of the Hetch Hetchy region. MAP HIGH COUNTRY - NORTH Elizabeth Lake DISTANCE: 4.5 mi / 7 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Tuolumne Meadows Campground at the end of the road near group sites of Loop B DETAILS: Trail climbs steadily to a meadow and Elizabeth Lake. MAP Soda Springs DISTANCE: 1.5 mi / 2.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Lembert Dome parking area east of Tuolumne Meadows or trailhead off Highway 120 east of the Tuolumne Visitor Center DETAILS: Trail follows gravel road along side Tuolumne Meadows with views of Lembert Dome and surrounding mountains. Witness small puddles of naturally carbonated water bubbling to the surface. Steps further along the trail puts you at the historic Parson's Lodge and McCauley Cabin. MAP Dog Lake DISTANCE: 3 mi / 5 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Dog Lake / Lembert Dome parking area east of Tuolumne Meadows off Highway 120. DETAILS: Trail climbs moderately along side Lembert Dome and ends at a high country lake popular for fishing and picnicking. MAP Lembert Dome DISTANCE: 3 mi / 5 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Lembert Dome parking area east of Tuolumne Meadows off Highway 120 DETAILS: Trail climbs moderately and veers right around the backside of Lembert Dome. The climb to the top of Lembert Dome is steep and requires good boots and a pair of leather gloves, but the panoramic views of the Tuolumne Meadows region is worth it. MAP Tuolumne River DISTANCE: 15.5 mi / 25 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Glen Aulin trailhead behind Soda Springs and Tuolumne Stables DETAILS: Trail follows the Tuolumne River through meadows and forest and drops into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. Pass Little Devil's Postpile, Glen Aulin high sierra camp, and four consecutive waterfalls, finishing at Waterwheel Fall. MAP Young Lakes DISTANCE: 13.5 mi / 21.5 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Lembert Dome parking area DETAILS: Trail climbs steadily while passing Lembert Dome and Dog Lake. Last half levels out slightly to a high sierra lake. MAP Tenaya Lake DISTANCE: 3 mi / 5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Picnic area at northeast end of lake - Shuttle Stop #9 DETAILS: Trail follows the southern edge of Tenaya Lake. Wading through a creek may be necessary. Cut distance in half by catching the shuttle at stop #10. MAP Cathedral Lakes DISTANCE: 8 mi / 13 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Trailhead west of Tuolumne Visitor Center at Shuttle Stop #7 DETAILS: Trail steadily climbs the John Muir Trail passing several meadows. Descend to lower Cathedral Lake or continue to climb to Upper Cethedral Lake. MAP Lukens Lake DISTANCE: 2 mi / 3 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Pullout off Highway 120 between White Wolf turnoff and Yosemite Creek. DETAILS: Trail climbs steeply to ridge overlooking Yosemite Creek and White Wolf region. Drops to small high country lake. MAP May Lake DISTANCE: 3 mi / 4.5 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: May Lake turnout off Highway 120 DETAILS: From parking lot, head north to a fair-sized high sierra lake. Views from peak of Clouds Rest, Tenaya Lake and Mt. Hoffman. MAP Olmstead Point DISTANCE: 0.1 mi / 0.16 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Turnout off Highway 120 west of Tenaya Lake DETAILS: Just a short decent from the parking lot rewards panoramic views of Tenaya Canyon, Clouds Rest, Half Dome and Tenaya Lake. MAP Sunrise Lakes DISTANCE: 10 mi / 16 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Sunrise Lakes Trailhead on northwest end of Tenaya Lake at Shuttle Stop #10 DETAILS: Steadily climb to a ridge with panoramic views of Clouds Rest and Half Dome. Descend to Sunrise Lakes on the other side of the ridge. MAP Cloud's Rest DISTANCE: 14.5 mi / 23 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Sunrise Lakes Trailhead on northwest end of Tenaya Lake at Shuttle Stop #10 DETAILS: Steadily climb to panoramic views of Yosemite Valley as seen from the east. Narrow trail completing the last climb to the peak is not for faint-of-heart. MAP Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias DISTANCE: 2 mi / 3 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Tuolumne Grove parking area off Highway 120 just north of Big Oak Flat Road junction DETAILS: Short trail drops steeply to a Giant Sequoia forest with a tunnel tree and interpretive signs. MAP North Dome DISTANCE: 9 mi / 14.5 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Turnout off Highway 120 east of Porcupine Flat Campground DETAILS: This is the easiest route to North Dome in comparison to the trails that lead there from the valley floor. Hike 4.5 miles to a large granite dome with panoramic views of the valley, Tenaya Canyon, Glacier Point, Illilouette Fall and more. MAP Gaylor Lakes DISTANCE: 5 mi / 8 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Gaylor Lakes Trailhead at the Tioga Pass entrance, east of Tuolumne Meadows DETAILS: Trail climbs steeply to a ridge with panoramic views, then drops to a lake and meadows. Continue just a little further to the Great Sierra Mine, which used to produce silver many years back. MAP YOSEMITE VALLEY Yosemite Valley DISTANCE: 9 mi / 14.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Pretty much anywhere there's a trail in the Valley. DETAILS: This popular trail follows along side roads while passing through meadows and traversing the entire valley floor with views of all the peaks Yosemite is known for. Several shuttle stops along the way provide the opportunity cut out early and shuttle back to the starting point. The entire trail is wheelchair accessible by using the bike path that either mirrors or joins the entire distance of the walking path. DETAILED MAP Bridalveil Fall DISTANCE: 0.5 mi / 1 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Bridalveil Fall parking area off Wawona Road (Hwy. 41) DETAILS: Paved trail is wheelchair accessible to the base of Bridalveil Fall. MAP Inspiration Point DISTANCE: 0.5 mi / 1 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Across the road from the Wawona Tunnel parking area DETAILS: This popular trail climbs steeply for unimpeded views of the entire Yosemite Valley. MAP Dewey, Crocker & Stanford Points (Pohono Trail) DISTANCE: 10 mi / 16 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Across the road from the Wawona Tunnel parking area DETAILS: Trail climbs steeply for unimpeded views of the entire Yosemite Valley at Inspiration Point. Fewer hikers continue on for rare views from protruding points along the south rim of the valley. MAP Mirror Meadow / Tenaya Canyon DISTANCE: 4 mi / 7 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Mirror Lake shuttle stop #17 DETAILS: Choice between paved or dirt trail makes this hike wheelchair accessible. Diminishing lake is creating a meadow. Great views of Half Dome. MAP \| DETAILED MAP Vernal & Nevada Falls (The Mist Trail) DISTANCE: 6 mi / 10 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Happy Isles shuttle stop #16 DETAILS: Paved and steep trail leads to Vernal Fall footbridge. Continue on through a steep and narrow staircase to the top of Vernal Fall. Continue past Vernal to an even steeper climb to Nevada Fall and Half Dome. TIPS: It's a good idea to bring rain gear because the trail receives heavy mist during active months. Watch for the John Muir Trail cutoff after the Vernal Fall footbridge to replace the steep staircase route with safer and easier switchbacks to the top of Vernal Fall. To catch the John Muir trail from the top, start from the footbridge above Vernal Fall. DETAILED MAP Half Dome DISTANCE: 16 mi / 26 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Happy Isles shuttle stop #16 DETAILS: Steady climbing of more than 4,000 feet past Vernal & Nevada Falls, along the Merced River and eventually to the top of Half Dome. It's a good idea to carry leather gloves for the cables and rain gear for a change in weather at such a significantly higher altitude. MAP \| DETAILED MAP Glacier Point (Four Mile Trail) DISTANCE: 9 mi / 14.5 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Parking area off Sunnyside Drive just past Sentinel Beach/Yellow Pine picnic area DETAILS: Steady climb of more than 3,000 feet. Outstanding views of the entire valley from most of the trail. MAP \| DETAILED MAP Lower Yosemite Fall DISTANCE: 0.5 mi / 1 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Yosemite Falls shuttle stop #7 DETAILS: Short paved trail leads to a bridge at the bottom of Lower Yosemite Fall. Mist is heavy during active months. DETAILED MAP Mid-Yosemite Fall DISTANCE: 1 mi / 1.6 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Yosemite Falls shuttle stop #7 DETAILS: Trail branches off from Lower Yosemite Fall trail. Narrow trail climbs steeply along the west cliffs of Yosemite Falls to the Columbia Rock overlook at the top of Lower Yosemite Fall. Trail continues on to the top of Yosemite Falls. DETAILED MAP Upper Yosemite Fall DISTANCE: 7.5 mi / 12 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Off Northside Drive west of Yosemite Lodge, near Camp 4 DETAILS: Trail climbs steadily past Columbia Rock lookout, several photo-ops of Yosemite Falls and eventually ends at the top of Upper Yosemite Fall. MAP \| DETAILED MAP HIGH COUNTRY - SOUTH Illilouette Fall (Panorama Trail) DISTANCE: 4 mi / 7 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: East side of Glacier Point viewing area DETAILS: Trail descends moderately to one of the lesser viewed waterfalls in the park. Continue on trail an additional 4 miles to the top of Nevada Fall or 7 miles to Happy Isles. MAP Sentinel Dome DISTANCE: 2 mi / 3.5 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Sentinel Dome parking area halfway to Glacer Point on Glacier Point Road DETAILS: Trail climbs slowly to base of Sentinel Dome. Turn left up the dome where the trail veers off right to Glacier Point. Panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, Tenaya Canyon, several other domes, Clouds Rest and more. This was once the site of the commonly photographed gnarled Jeffery pine until it died in 2003. MAP Taft Point / The Fissures DISTANCE: 2 mi / 3.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Sentinel Dome parking area halfway to Glacer Point on Glacier Point Road DETAILS: Trail descends slowly slowly through a lush fern forest to massive cracks in the granite walls that descend thousands of feet. Continue on to the protruding granite known as Taft Point that overlooks the valley below. This hike is not for the faint-of-heart and children are strongly discouraged due to the dangers of falling. The reward is perfect views of Yosemite Falls and the west side of the Valley. TIP: Taft Point and The Fissures are more dangerous than Glacier Point and have no safety rails. Even an adult could mistakenly fall to their death by not paying attention. MAP Ostrander Lake DISTANCE: 12.5 mi / 20 km DIFFICULTY: Strenuous START: Parking area on south side of Glacier Point Road, one mile past Bridalveil Creek Campground DETAILS: Trail gradually increases in ascent with a final drop to a high-country lake. Old stone ski hut is located on the edge of the lake. MAP McGurk Meadow & Cabin DISTANCE: 1.5 mi / 2 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Drive along Glacier Point Road to the Bridalveil Creek Campground, turn back around and park in the first turnout on right DETAILS: Trail leads past the historic McGurk Cabin and through a meadow filled with wildflowers. MAP Chilnualna Fall DISTANCE: 8 mi / 13 km DIFFICULTY: Moderate START: Head east out of Wawona for 2 miles on Chilnualna Fall Road DETAILS: Trail ascends gradually to one of the least visited waterfalls in the park. MAP Swinging Bridge Loop DISTANCE: 5 mi / 8 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Paved road leading from the Pioneer History Center or Wawona Store DETAILS: Paved road turns to dirt, which eventually encounters a swinging bridge. Bear left and eventually end at the Wawona Covered Bridge. MAP Wawona Meadow Loop DISTANCE: 3.5 mi / 5.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy START: Road that cuts across golf course opposite of Wawona Hotel off Hwy 41 DETAILS: Trail follows the outer edge of golf course and meadow. Visitors are rewarded with a multitude of high-sierra plant life as well as the very common visit from mule deer. MAP Mariposa Grove DISTANCE: 3.5 mi / 5.5 km DIFFICULTY: Easy-Moderate START: Turn right to parking lot off Highway 41 after entering the park from the southern entrance station. DETAILS: Trail meanders through a grove of giant seqouias. Tram option is available. This heavily touristed attraction includes a museum and gift shop. Many portions of the trail are wheelchair accessible. TIP: Parking lot is small and often results in lines to enter. Park in Wawona at the Wawona Store parking lot and take the free shuttle to Mariposa Grove. MAP
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