Life Between Pines

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TRIP ITINERARY Friday, December 14th - Sunday, December 16th

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

Location Forecast: 53 ˚F/32 ˚F, partly cloudy Sunrise: 07:15 am Sunset: 04:45 pm

Tunnel View

Distance from Home to : 4 hrs and 53 min ● Highlights: ○ ○ Bridalveil Falls ○

Hike - Trail

Distance from Tunnel View to Yosemite Falls: 16 minutes, 7 miles ● 7.2 miles, out and back ● 3175 feet of elevation gain ● Difficulty: hard ● Free parking along Northside Drive near Yosemite Lodge

Lower Pines Campground

Distance from Yosemite Falls to Lower Pines Campground: 16 minutes, 7 miles 9000 Southside Dr, , CA 95389 ● https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232450 ● $26/night ● Confirmation Number - XXXX ● Campsite Number - XX ● Two vehicles max ● Amenities: ○ Picnic table, fire ring, bear box ○ Dog friendly Life Between Pines

Saturday, DECEMBER 15TH

Location Forecast: 46 ˚F/27 ˚F, partly cloudy Sunrise: 07:15 am Sunset: 04:45 pm

Valley Floor Tour

Distance from Lower Pines Campground to Yosemite Valley Lodge: 10 minutes, 2.8 miles Yosemite Valley Lodge: 9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 ● Pick up tickets at Tour and Activity Desk ● Reservation Number - XXXX ● Arrive 30 minutes early ● Tour time: 10:00 am ● Tour duration: 2 hours ● Highlights: ○ Yosemite Falls ○ Tunnel View ○ El Capitan ○ Half Dome

Hike - Trail

Distance from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Mirror Lake Trailhead: 11 minutes, 3 miles Yosemite National Park ● 5 miles, loop ● 100 feet of elevation gain ● Difficulty: easy to moderate ● Trailhead begins at shuttle stop #17 ● Highlights: ○ Creek ○ Mirror Lake ○ Mount Watkins

Half Dome Village - Canvas Tent Cabin Distance from Mirror Lake Trailhead to Half Dome Village: 12 minutes, 3.2 miles 9010 Dr, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389 ● https://www.travelyosemite.com/lodging/half-dome-village/ ● Sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels provided ● No electrical outlets, TVs, or plumbing ● Shared bathroom and showers Life Between Pines

Sunday, DECEMBER 16TH

Location Forecast: 48 ˚F/34 ˚F, partly cloudy Sunrise: 07:15 am Sunset: 04:45 pm

El Capitan Meadow

Distance from Half Dome Village to El Capitan Meadow: 12 minutes, 4.9 miles ● Located on Northside Drive past Yosemite Valley Lodge ● Highlights: ○ El Capitan ○ Cathedral Rocks

Valley View

Distance from El Capitan Meadow to Valley View: 3 minutes, 1.6 miles ● Located on Northside Drive past El Capitan Meadow ● Highlights: ○ ○ El Capitan ○ Cathedral Rocks and Spires