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 Tunnel View: 4 hrs and 53 min ● Highlights: ○ Half Dome ○ Bridalveil Falls ○ El Capitan
Hike - Yosemite Falls Trail
Distance from Tunnel View to Yosemite Falls: 16 minutes, 7 miles Yosemite National Park ● 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, Yosemite Valley, 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 - Mirror Lake 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: ○ Tenaya 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 Curry Village 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: ○ Merced River ○ El Capitan ○ Cathedral Rocks and Spires