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Yosemite National Park Bucket List + Lodging & Dining Recommendations
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items Some of the best trails in Yosemite National Park to help you plan out your next epic National Park Adventure! This list includes trail maps via National Park Service & AllTrails. For 30% off your first year of AllTrails+ or Peak, Please visit: b...
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Easy Trails
Moderate Trails
Hard Trails
Places to Stay
Places to Eat
Recreate Responsibly
Please familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace principles and other impact minimizers before visiting the outdoors
A set of principles to help minimize human impact in the outdoors
7 Principles - Leave No Trace
While there are plenty of restroom options in Yosemite Valley, being able to dig a cathole is a skill you'll need to know for longer backcountry trips or trips requiring wilderness permits
Catholes: Proper Disposal of Human Waste
Find more information on acquiring a wilderness permit here
Wilderness Permit Reservations - Yosemite ...
Guides on all things recreating responsibly!
Recreate Responsibly
Easy Trails
This 1.2 mile trail includes roughly 60 feet of elevation gain and is great for visitors of all ages. This trail is also within close walking distance from the visitor center in addition to a shuttle stop.
Lower Yosemite Falls Trailhead
This Moderate Trail is just over 5 miles long with roughly 1,200 feet of elevation gain and is one of the more famous views in Yosemite!
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Loop
5 mile loop with roughly 300 feet of elevation gain. I recommend visiting in spring/early summer as the lake can be fairly dry in the late summer/fall
Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite Valley
This trail is on the lesser visited side of the park! This 3.5 mile out and back is rated as an easy trail with under 200 feet of elevation gain
Tenaya Lake Trail
Another lesser visited trail with most visitors sticking to the 8 mile long Yosemite Valley. This is another easy trail with its 3.6 mile loops & under 200 feet of elevation gain
Tuolumne River Loop: Dana and Lyell Forks, California
Moderate Trails
20.4 mile loop trail with roughly 1,286 feet of elevation gain. If you don't want to walk this trail, you can opt to rent bikes from Curry Village with more info on this being found here: nps.gov/thingstodo/bikingyosemite.htm
Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
This hike is famous for its poppy blooms! This out and back trail is roughly 7 miles in length with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Hites Cove Trail, California
Hard Trails
Roughly 12.4 Miles Out and back trail with a little over 3,000 feet of elevation gain and well worth the views!
Clouds Rest Trail
Half Dome! I attempted this hike a few years ago and unfortunately let my fear of heights get the best of me, but can't wait to go back now that I've had a little more exposure with rock climbing. This trail is considered strenuous and requires a per...www.recreation.gov . This trail is over 17 miles long with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and must be done in one day unless coupled with a backpacking permit.
Half Dome Trailhead
Out and Back trail. A little over 3 miles in length with over 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Trekking poles are incredibly helpful on this and other trails in yosemite.
Vernal Falls, Yosemite
This trail is accessible as you. are able to drive most of the way to the peak and offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley from above. Dont forget to visit the park store near the peak for refreshments or a popsicle
Glacier Point Trail
This hard trail is over 6 miles long with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Trekking poles come in handy on this one!
Vernal and Nevada Falls via Mist Trail
Places to Stay
While there are airbnbs and other lodging available in Oakhurst and other surrounding communities, the commute into the Valley can be at least an hour long and recommend utilizing NPS lodging within the park when available.
While the Wawona is currently closed for restoration/renovation, I highly recommend visiting here once the chance becomes available again
Discover the timeless charm of the Wawona Hotel, a Victorian-era gem ...
Tent & RV camping with EZ access to the Mist Trail! Reservations can be made via www.recreation.gov
Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park
The famous camp 4! This campground played a significant role in the history of rock climbing. Reservations can be made via recreation.gov
Camp 4, Yosemite National Park
This campground is first come first serve and is only available to those with wilderness permits. The fee is $8 per person. For all backpackers campgrounds except Hetch Hetchy, download the Recreation.gov mobile app now and use the Scan & Pay feature onsite (even if you don't have internet access at the campground). Parking is not available at campgrounds; instead park at designated overnight parking areas and walk to the backpackers campground. ...
Backpackers Campgrounds
Yosemites most sought out lodging. Private Cabins and heated tents with easy access to the Village Store and restaurants (Pizza Place & Meadow Grill) in addition to many more amenities
Curry Village
Yosemites Majestic hotel and lodge located in the heart of the valley. Lounge, Bar, Dining Room and other amenities
The Ahwahnee
Places to Eat
While there are a handful of restaurants available in Yosemite Valley, I highly recommend bringing additional snacks and meals for your campsite as the Village Store & Restaurants can sometimes be busy + costly
Quick and convenient pizza spot located in Curry Village
Curry Village Pizza Deck
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options located in Yosemite Village
Degnan'S Deli
Located in the Yosemite Valley Lodge, this steakhouse offers more upscale dining with views of Yosemite Falls
Mountain Room | Discover Yosemite National Park
Burgers and other hearty eats located in Yosemite Village
Village Grill