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Where should I hike? Where are some good spots for sunrise/sunset? Are there any good spots to grab lunch? Anything I shouldn’t miss? You’ve come to the right place, instead of spending hours scouring the internet you can rely on our expertise. Darius, our main trip planner, has hiked over 1,500 miles, and spent 400+ nights camping and backpacking in our National Parks.

In less than five minutes you can fill out a form that will tell us more about the trip that you would like to experience.

Do you want recommendations on books to read before you go? Or on what type of gear you will need? We can do it all. Let us know what would make your trip enjoyable and we will create a personalized trip that fits your specifications.

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We have a short form that asks some questions about your trip, and the things that you would like to see or experience. You will receive a personalized map, and web page that lists out recommendations for your trip.

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This photo was taken with a smart phone. It’s not always about having fancy equipment, usually you just need someone to tell you the right place to be.

This photo was taken with a smart phone. It’s not always about having fancy equipment, usually you just need someone to tell you the right place to be.

HIKING MAPS

Wawona: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/WawonaAreaHikeMap.pdf

Yosemite Valley: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/valleyhikes1.pdf

Tuolumne Area: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/tmhikes.pdf

Hetch Hetchy Valley: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/hetchhetchy-sitebull.pdf

FOOD SUGGESTIONS

  • The Majestic Yosemite Hotel - This is the fancy dining option in Yosemite, really great food. There can be a long wait, so make sure to make a reservation. Also, explore the hotel while you are there. It is very cool!

  • Half Dome Pizza Patio - Casual dinner spot in Half Dome village

  • Degnan’s Kitchen - Casual lunch spot in the middle of Yosemite village

  • Base Camp Eatery (Yosemite Lodge Food Court) - Casual spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Starbucks - located in the Base Camp Eatery location

WAWONA AREA SUGGESTIONS

  • Hikes:

    • Wawona Meadow Loop - 3.5 miles, starting from the Big Trees Lodge

    • Grizzly Giant Loop - 2.1 miles, starting from the Mariposa Grove entrance area

    • Swinging Bridge Loop - 4.75 miles, starting from the Pioneer Yosemite History Center

YOSEMITE VALLEY SUGGESTIONS

  • Hikes:

    • Mirror Lake - 2 to 5 miles depending on whether or not you do the loop around the lake.

    • Mist Trail

      • Vernal Falls - 3 miles round trip, 1,000 feet of elevation gain

      • Nevada Falls - 7 miles round trip, 1,900 feet of elevation gain

    • Columbia Rock - 2 mile round trip, 1,000 feet of elevation gain (starts from the Yosemite Falls Trail)

      • Walk an extra 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile (relatively flat) to get a view of Upper Yosemite Falls

  • Viewpoints:

    • Glacier Point - The road opens in late April and early May, drive up here if you can

    • Tunnel View - This is the entrance that you will be coming in from Wawona, it is a short pull off that gives you a view of the Valley

    • Bridalveil Falls - This is a short walk, but will give you a good view of the falls

    • Lower Yosemite Falls - This is also a short walk, but gets you to the bottom of Lower Yosemite Falls

TUOLUMNE MEADOWS SUGGESTIONS

  • Hikes

    • Gaylor Lake Trail - 2 miles round trip, 500 feet of elevation gain

    • Dog Lake Trail - 2.8 miles round trip, 600 feet of elevation gain

HETCH HETCHY SUGGESTIONS