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Poopenaut Valley Trailhead
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<p>This short, steep hike down to the Tuolumne River in Poopenaut Valley is a great spot for wildflowers in spring. Be aware that this is a steep hike on the return trip to the parking area. If you hike down, you must be able to hike back up! Parking is very limited.<br /> <br /> <strong>Distance: </strong>2.5 miles (4 km) round-trip<br /> <strong>Elevation gain: </strong>1,229 feet (375 m)<br /> <strong>Time estimate: </strong>3-4 hours</p> <h2>Tips & Hours</h2> <p>Unlike other areas of Yosemite, the road to Hetch Hetchy is open from sunrise to sunset only. Hetch Hetchy trailheads are not reachable by vehicle when the road is closed.</p> <p>From November through March, the Hetch Hetchy Road may be subject to closures or chain requirements due to ice and snow. Call 209/372-0200 (press 1, then 1) for current road conditions.<br /> <br /> Pets are prohibited on all hiking trails. Swimming and boating are prohibited in Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in order to maintain a clean source of drinking water.</p>
Yosemite Creek and Ten Lakes Trailhead
~23 min drive
<p>On the north side of Tioga Road, an unpaved parking lot sits next to the Ten Lakes trailhead. Directly across the street, on the south side of Tioga Road, there is a paved parking area as well as the Yosemite Creek trailhead.</p> <h2>Ten Lakes</h2> <p>To reach the lakes, fo…
Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead
~28 min drive
<p>This short, easy walk rewards visitors with spectacular views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This paved loop trail offers different vantage points of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Creek. Numerous exhibits along the trail discuss the natural and cultural history of th…
Cook's Meadow Loop Trailhead
~28 min drive
<p>This short, easy walk offers stunning views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Sentinel Rock as well as a vibrant example of the rich biodiversity in Yosemite's meadows. From Yosemite Village, walk west along the bicycle path toward Lower Yosemite Fall or take the Valleywide…
Valley Shuttle Stop 11: Four Mile Trailhead
~29 min drive
<p>This shuttle stop is served by the <strong>Valleywide Shuttle </strong>route only. There is no covered shelter or benches at this shuttle stop.<br /> <br /> <strong>Yosemite Valley shuttles are free and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. </strong>During hours of operation, t…
Four Mile Trailhead
~29 min drive
<p>The Four Mile Trail features remarkable, panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, Half Dome, and Tenaya Canyon. This steep trail is challenging, all-day hike. The Four Mile Trail leads to Glacier Point, where restrooms and a snack stand are available in…
Mather
~5 min drive
Easy 2.62-mile trail with 387 ft gain near Mather, California.
Yosemite Border
~7 min drive
Scenic 3.25-mile hike along Yosemite's border with moderate elevation gain.
North Mountain Lookout
~12 min drive
Steady 5.27-mile climb to a scenic mountain lookout with panoramic views.
Huckleberry Trail
~12 min drive
A demanding 46-mile backcountry trail for experienced hikers seeking extended wilderness adventure.
Cherry Creek
~13 min drive
Scenic 1.88-mile creek-side hike with steady elevation gain.
