Yosemite National Park – Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Yosemite National Park – Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Fresno |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Take CA-41 N out of Fresno for 61 miles to the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. You can turn right on Mariposa Grove Road (closed in winter) and try your luck in the small parking lot, but you are likely better off finding an alternate parking area within the park and taking the shuttle. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.60 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Mariposa Grove Main Foot Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Yosemite National Park P.O. Box 577 Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-0577 Phone: 209-372-0200 http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This hike consists of an easy stroll along the main trail up to the Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree and back, passing the Fallen Monarch and the Bachelor and Three Graces along the way. The Mariposa Grove contains about 500 mature giant sequoias, and this brochure on the park’s website does a wonderful job highlighting the more popular ones: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=135005 |
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