Sierra Nevada

Yosemite Wawona Hiking

             
Alder Creek Trail Difficult     Chilnualna Fall Trail Difficult  
Beginning at the Alder Creek trailhead parking area, this strenuous trail climbs through an open pine forest with abundant manzanita on the drier slopes. 12 miles
    From the Chilnualna Fall trailhead parking area, this strenuous hike leads past the cascades of Chilnualna Fall and all the way to the top of the fall.
8.2 miles

 
             
Mariposa Grove Moderate     Swinging Bridge Loop Moderate  
There are numerous trails leading through this grove of giant trees, all starting from the Mariposa Grove parking area. To reach the Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree, follow the trail that begins at the far end of the parking area. To reach Wawona Point, continue on the trail past the Grizzly Giant into the upper grove. The old road ascends to Wawona Point from near the Galen Clark Tree.
6 miles
    A moderate hike leading from the Wawona Store to the swinging bridge, the trail follows the paved Forest Drive 2 miiles upstream from the history center and then continues on the dirt road for a short distance to the swinging bridge. Cross the bridge and bear left onto the dirt road, which soon becomes paved Chilnualna Falls Road.
5 miles  
             
Wawona Meadow Loop Easy     Wawona to Mariposa Grove Moderate  
Starting at the golf course across the street from the hotel, the trail is a pleasant stroll on a fire road around the Wawona Meadow. 3 miles     Starting near the Moore Cottage at the Wawona Hotel this generally viewless hike leads to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
6 miles
one way

 
             
             
             
             
             

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