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

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Wawona Meadow Loop Begin at the Wawona Hotel Swinging Bridge Loop Begin at Wawona Store / Pioneer Yosemite History Center parking area / or at the end of Forest Drive

3.5 miles (5.6 km) round trip Walk on the paved road across the Wawona Golf Course. Once across the 4.75 miles (7.6 km) round trip The paved road, Forest Drive, leads 2 miles (3.2 km) upstream from the Pioneer Yosemite History Center to 1.5 to 2 hours golf course, take a left at the sign-posted trailhead. The trail is an unpaved 2 to 3 hours the Seventh Day Adventist Camp. At the camp, bear to the left onto the dirt road and continue 1/2 mile fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to the Wawona to the Swinging Bridge. Cross the bridge and bear left onto the trail which becomes a dirt road and then Road. A relaxing and scenic stroll, this trail offers views across 1 mile round trip from end of Chilnualna Falls Road. This road will return to the Pioneer Yosemite History Center at the Wawona Stable. Wawona Basin and opportunities to see wildlife and wildflowers. Please Forest Drive Cross the covered bridge to return to the parking area. Most of this trail is along roads. ALTERNATIVE: Drive note that horses, bikes, and leashed pets are allowed on the trail. 30 minutes the two miles to the end of Forest Drive and hike 1/2 mile one-way to Swinging Bridge.

Wawona to Mariposa Grove Begin at the Wawona Hotel Wawona Point Vista 15 Elev. 6,810 feet 6 miles (9.6 km) one way to the The trail begins behind the last uphill building of the Wawona Hotel—Moore Cottage. Look for the trailhead True North Magnetic North 3 mi / 4.8 km from Wawona Point Vista parking lot 15 Elev. 6,810 feet Grizzly Giant in the Mariposa 50 yards uphill marked by the sign, “Mariposa Grove.” If operating, ride the free shuttle from the True North Magnetic North 3 mi / 4.8 km from parking lot Grove Mariposa Grove back to the Wawona Store. You can also do this hike in reverse and take the free shuttle to Tree Galen3 Clarkhours (2,400 ft / 732 m the Mariposa Grove and hike downhill back to Wawona. Another option is to begin this trail from .25 miles Upper Grove Upper Grove Tree elevation gain) up Forest Drive, where the trailhead will be on your right. MUSEUM Fallen MUSEUM Fallen Tree Wawona Elev. Tunnel Tree Mariposa6,600 Grove of Giant Begin at Mariposa Grove parking area. No pets or bicycles allowed beyond parking area Elev. Sequoiasfeet 6,600 feet Outer Grizzly Giant Tree and Califor- Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove. To reach the Grizzly Giant, follow the trail that begins Loop Telescope Trail Tree Faithful Clothespin nia Tunnel Tree: 1.6 miles (2.5 at the far end of the parking area. From there climb uphill through the lower portion of the grove to reach TO Couple Tree WAWONA km) round trip, 1 hour (400 ft / the Grizzly Giant Tree and the Tunnel Tree, which is just 50 yards (50 meters) beyond the Grizzly Outer 6 MILES Loop 122 m elevation gain) Wawona Giant. To continue to the museum (open summer only) continue through the Tunnel Tree further into the Telescope Point: 6 miles (9.6 km) round trip; grove. Once in the upper grove, you may choose an alternate trail down, or continue on to Wawona Point Trail Tree Faithful Clothespin TO FISH CAMP 3 to 4 hours (1,200 ft. / 366 m before heading back to the parking area. Since parking at the trailhead is limited, consider taking the free TO Couple Tree Lower Grove California Tunnel Tree WAWONA elevation gain) Outer Loop Trail: shuttle bus from Wawona (in summer only). Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures 6 MILES 6.9 miles (11.04 km); 4 to 5 hours can be extreme.

Bachelor & Grizzly Giant (1,200 ft / 366 m elevation gain) Three Graces Elev. 6,000 feet BUS LOT .8 mi / 1.2 km TO FISH CAMPFallen Monarch from parking lot TRAM BOARDING AREA ELEV. 5,600 FEET Lower Grove California Tunnel TreeINFORMATION / GIFTS / SNACKS Strenuous Mileage Scale Tram Route Alder Creek Begin at Alder Creek Trailhead parking area; located .4 miles up Chilnualna Falls Road 0 1/2 Parking Area MILE 0 1/2 12 miles (18.7 km) round trip to The trail leads from the parking area across the road and heads uphill north through an open forest with Road KILOMETER Bachelor & Grizzly Giant Alder Creek. 6 hours (2,500 ft / abundant manzanita growing on drier slopes. The trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, 100-foot Three Graces Elev. 6,000 feet 762 m elevation gain) cascade. Carry lots of drinking water in summer, when temperatures can be extreme. ALTERNATIVE: Begin at BUS .8 mi / 1.2 km LOT Fallen Monarch Mosquito Creek along Wawona Road (hike is 8 miles round-trip to Alder Fall). from parking lot Trail Museum/Info/Shop TRAM BOARDING AREA ELEV. 5,600 FEET INFORMATION / GIFTS / SNACKS Tram Stop Drinking Water Chilnualna Falls Begin at Chilnualna Falls Trailhead parking area located two miles up Chilnualna Falls Road (summer only) Restrooms Tram Route Mileage Scale 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 0 1/2 5 to 6 hours (2,400 ft / of switchbacks lead away from the creek into the open forest. The falls are comprised of five large cascades Parking Area MILE 732 m elevation gain) sliding through and over rock formations above the Wawona Basin—water here is fullest in spring and early summer. Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures can be extreme. 0 1/2 Road KILOMETER

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Tram Stop Drinking Water (summer only) Restrooms