Yosemite Wawona Area Hiking Map U.S. Department of the Interior

For your safety, always carry plenty of water To Trailhead and be prepared for changing conditions. and The Redwoods in Yosemite to Alder Creek Alder Creek This map should not be used for Wilderness Trailhead trips. Please visit a park visitor center or Campground Wawona Reservation wilderness center for more information. Alder Fall Office k Stale All overnight stays in Wilderness require a ee hilnualna Falls d r oa r R Pioneer oseite de lls permit. Al , ft , m Fa History Center lna ua iln Ch To Swinging Bridge Loop ive Covered Bridge t Dr res Wawona Dome Fo To Yo , ft , m se m a r Wawona isitor Center e ve Ri it l d at Hills Studio le South Fork Merce y Trail to Store Big Trees Lodge Mariposa Key Grove Gift Shop (6 miles) To Yosemite Post Office Restroom t Gol Shop o o Wa sq won u a Road (Hwy. 41) A ito l re To South Entrance Parking d ek & e r Sw ingin r . g e ek mi ridg e e . e Parking for vehicles dis- k r km oo Meadow Loop Trail r roun p e d tri Ald d p playing a valid to oa s R all disabled placard The Redwoods in Yosemite F cabin rentals a ln a e Grove Shuttle Stop u iv n r l i D A t ld h s e e r C r r e Fo

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Wawona Meadow Loop Begin at the Big Trees Lodge Chilnualna Falls Begin at Chilnualna Falls Trailhead parking area located two miles up Chilnualna Falls Road 3.5 miles (5.6 km) round Walk on the paved road across the Wawona Golf Course. Once across 8.2 miles (13 km) round trip The trail leads from the parking area across the road and along Chilnualna Creek for 1/2 mile (.8 km). A series of trip the golf course, take a left at the sign-posted trailhead. The trail is an 5 to 6 hours (2,400 ft / switchbacks lead away from the creek into the open forest. The falls are comprised of five large cascades sliding 1.5 to 2 hours unpaved fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to 732 m elevation gain) through and over rock formations above the Wawona Basin—water here is fullest in spring and early summer. the Wawona Road. A relaxing and scenic stroll, this trail offers views Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures can be extreme. across Wawona Basin and opportunities to see wildlife and wildflow- ers. Horses, bikes, and leashed pets are allowed on the trail. Mariposa Grove Trail to Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area Wawona Point This wide and relatively smooth trail follows a route that people have used to access the grove for generations. Big Trees Loop (easy) Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area 7.75 miles (12.4 km) round trip See famous sequoias such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, the Faithful Couple, and the Clothespin Tree along 0.3 mile (0.5 km) round trip Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, this trail features 3 to 5 hours this somewhat strenuous route to the upper reaches of the grove. Continue to historic Wawona Point, an over- 30 to 45 minutes the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of 1,200 feet (366 m) elevation gain look with panoramic views. wheelchair accessible giant sequoias. This loop is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible. Guardians Loop Trail Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area Grizzly Giant Loop Trail Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. 6.5 miles (10.4 km) From the tranquil upper portion of the grove, a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop takes hikers past many unique features 2.1 miles (3.4 km) round Hike past notable trees such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, the 4-6 hours such as the fallen Tree, the Telescope Tree, and the Mariposa Grove Cabin. trip Grizzly Giant, and the Tunnel Tree. Visitors with a valid dis- 1,000 feet (300 m) 1.5 to 2 hours aboled placard can drive as far as the Grizzly Giant parking and enjoy WAWONA POINT 500 feet (150 m) elevation the grove via a section of trail that is wheelchair accessible. ELEV. 6,800 ft. (2,073 m) gain Mariposa Grove Area

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41 Grizzly GROVE Tr ) 8 miles (18.7 km) round p ai m Giant Chilnualna Falls Road o l k 1 o .2 ELEV. 5,900 ft. (1,798 m) ARRIVAL L i (0 m 1.13 AREA ) .4 km trip to Alder Creek. 6 hours es mi (0 The trail leads from the parking area across the road and heads uphill LIMITED ACCESS: Road open ONLY to private Trailhead re Fallen 0.25 TO SIERRA T ) vehicles which are displaying a valid disabled ELEV. 5,600 ft. ig km NATIONAL B 24 Monarch (1,707 m) i (0. placard when the shuttle is running. 5 m FOREST (2,500 ft / 762 m elevation north through an open forest with abundant manzanita growing 0.1 gain) Parking is allowed only when on drier slopes. The trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, PICNIC AREA shuttle service is not available

100-foot cascade. Carry lots of drinking water in summer, when Was hburn Trail* temperatures can be extreme. ALTERNATE ROUTE: Begin at Mosquito TO FISH CAMP Creek along Wawona Road (hike is 6 miles round-trip to Alder Fall). AND OAKHURST 05/2018