Millions of people visit yosemite from april through october The only access in this area during these times will be to vernal fall footbridge and clark point, with no access to the top of vernal fall or nevada fall Yosemite valley is the main destination for most visitors but there are many places to go in the park.
For the first time ever, climbers ascend El Capitan naked
Lodging options inside yosemite national park are managed by yosemite hospitality, and range from simple tent cabins at the high sierra camps to deluxe rooms at the ahwahnee.
Entrance reservations you no longer need a reservation to drive into yosemite in 2025
The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive. Yosemite national park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness. Trails in yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rockfall, snow, ice, or fire Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards.
Ranger and interpretive programs yosemite offers a range of informative and inspiring walks and talks to learn about yosemite. Tunnel view provides one of the most famous views of yosemite valley From here you can see el capitan and bridalveil fall rising from yosemite valley, with half dome in the background This viewpoint is at the east end of the wawona tunnel along the wawona road (highway 41).
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Blasting for trail repair on the john muir trail will result in trail closures on mondays and thursdays from 7 am to 2 pm (november 3 to early december)