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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.
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
Hikes
Carlon Falls Trail - 3.8 miles round trip, 200 feet of elevation gain
Foresta Falls Trail - 2 miles round trip, 200 feet of elevation gain
Little Nellie Falls Trail - 5.6 miles round trip, 320 feet of elevation gain
Wapama Falls Trail - 5.5 miles round trip, 200 feet of elevation gain