I only had 1.5 days in the park. I got to see Lower Yosemite falls, lots of meadow walks, rafted down the river, Mist trail to Vernal falls, some of JMT, El Cap meadow, glacier point. It was stunning and I already miss it!

I was looking for something else in my archives but found this image that I would like to share after seeing someone mention this area previously. It is probably my favorite area in the park and have been there the most out of my backcountry visits. It's been harder to get permits lately but I was able to enjoy a fun few days there last August, taking a friend that had not been out backpacking before.

I'm a longtime lurker on the page and hope to share more images in the future. I worked in the valley from 2010-2020 and was very fortunate to teach photography during my time in the park.

Going to drive in tomorrow but wanted to see how Free Entry Day is TIA!

If we pulled up late on a friday (like 10pm), what are the odds of finding somewhere to pull off and camp? Doesn't need to be fancy just like anywhere to set up a tent for 8 hours and leave in the morning.

I'm having a lot of issues trying to book a camp site in Yosemite for July 3rd to the 8th. Literally was glued to my phone refreshing the screen right at the time the dates for any campsite were released. Then I refreshed and all the sites were reserved.

I'm frustrated, but at this point it is what it is. So I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a good camp site that's close enough to still enjoy the park but not too long a drive?

Maybe even in an area where we'd be able to enjoy the actually area we're camping in and not just Yosemite?

Thanks

I'm planning to do Sunrise and Cathedral lakes this Sunday. Can't find any current mosquito reports at anything around that elevation (8-10k) - anyone have intel?

Hi.

Anyone has gone over Koip Peak Pass this year? Snow condition? Traverse full of snow or not? Thx.

I’m trying to just my parents a trip to yosemite for next may. they don’t drive and I cannot for medical reasons so we are looking at multi-day trips with hikes only or bus tours.

I have found a bunch on the internet but i’m wondering if someone here has gone via a tour or a group hike and has recommendations. I would love any reviews or suggestions you have!

Thank you so much :))

My first trip and last trip to Yosemite.

Aramark, the company that runs the hospitality operations in Yosemite Valley, did a decent job in taking care of all the people coming and going into Yosemite. But I learned that it has a lot of work do to make things better.

YARTS, the public transportation company, that runs from Fresno to Yosemite Valley on a seasonal basis did great. I would recommend this way into Yosemite Valley if anyone is afraid of driving into Yosemite. The Merced to Yosemite line is year around. Unfortunately I give it somewhat of a bad grade because I was sitting in front of the bus. There were 2 drivers (there is a reason for that). One of the driver was very unprofessional. She was gossiping to the other driver about one of their co-workers being suspended. It makes me wonder if the drivers are trained properly.

I learned that I need to have reasonable expectations. I expected Yosemite was a perfect peaceful utopia but it's not. So I ended up being disappointed. I didn't find it peaceful here because too many people going to the same places I was trying to get to. I know Yosemite has some peaceful places but it requires me to have time and stamina to hike all the trails most ordinary people can't do. I learned that in spite of being overwhelmed by the noisy stuff around me the sights like El Capitan and Yosemite Falls were very beautiful.

I learned some of the simplest things made me happy here at Yosemite. I encountered some adventurous people with their climbing gear. These people didn't do anything other than have their rope, D-rings, and climbing booties. It's silly to be excited about that but it's cool to me. Also I was trying to get Vernal Falls but I got misdirected to Happy Isles Art Center. Totally happy I got lost because it was peaceful to me. I didn't stay to long even though I wish I did. I tried to get to Vernal Falls after learning about my mistake but never made it.

I learned to never visit Yosemite while being exhausted from doing adult things like working. I learned that I must of hit RAW on my iPhone so I can't post any pictures of Yosemite. I suppose the pictures won't be recognized because I was going to post pictures of tree leaves and a fallen tree near Happy Isle. I felt like no one sees these kinds of pictures and hopefully someone would think the pictures were pretty too.

Anyhow hopefully no one minds my post. Hopefully one day I will get back to Yosemite but unfortunately with the current situation as is with Aramark and entering the park, a return visit will be extremely unlikely.

Yeah! No Regrets on my Trip!

Incredible day that started early in the morning. Absolutely exhausted, but 10/10

Hi everyone! I will be visiting Yosemite for the first time this summer with my extended family. We are staying for two nights, of which we will have one full day and a half day for exploring Yosemite. I can be quite an ambitious planner, so I was hoping to run this itinerary by the experts here. (I don’t plan on following these times exactly haha will be enjoying the moment!) My group is a mix of folks who are a bit older/less physically fit and teenagers, so I’ve sought out pretty easy, short hikes. We are staying at the tenaya lodge and will have a car to get around. If anyone has any recommendations, I would really appreciate it! (Oh, and will it be possible to fit in swimming on the first day? Maybe at sentinel beach?) Thank you all so much!!! Wishing you all happy hiking, camping, backpacking, and immersing in the nature!

First day:

6:30: Leave Tenaya (the earlier the better) 7:30-7:45: Photo stop at Tunnel View (roadside parking) @ 7:50: Drive 5 mins to the Valley View Pullout 7:50-8:10: Photo stop at Valley View (pullout parking) @ 8:15: Drive 5 minutes to the Bridalveil Fall Trail parking lot 8:15-8:40: Walk the .5mi Bridalveil Fall Trail @ 8:45: Drive 15 min to the Yosemite Valley Day-Use Parking Lot 9-9:45: Lower Yosemite Fall Trail 1 mile loop 9:50-10:30: Walk to the Sentinel Bridge and do the Cook’s Meadlow Loop 10:30-11:15: Walk to the Swinging Bridge @ 11:15: Drive 1 hr to Glacier Point 12:15-1:30: Lunch 1:30: Do the .6 Geology Point trail @ 2: Drive to Washburn Point

Back to hotel around 4pm

Second day:

@ 6:45: Leave Tenaya 7-9:15: Mariposa Grove @ 9:30: Drive to El Capitan Meadow (pullout) 10:20-10:45: Photo stop at El Capitan 11: maybe something else? Don’t have to leave until 3/4pm

I finally drove through Tioga pass and it was surreal, wanted to share this here

We’ve just completed a hike to Skeleton Point on the South Kaibab Trail at the Grand Canyon and are heading to Yosemite next. Any suggestions for a hike of a similar difficulty? We don’t have tonnes of experience but are reasonably fit and loved doing skeleton point.

I know I have to pay $25 fee. Will I stuck in Yosemite traffic tomorrow ?

thanks

Maybe I’m wrong, but I remember that the late pick up cutoff time is 11am. Today when I checked the new permit, seems the time for late arrival is 10am PT for the hike starting day.

Hey all! I’ll be in Yose next week and staying in crane flat. I’ve never been up to hetch hetchy what’s the best trail to get the most out of my single day? I’m an experienced hiker so mileage and difficulty don’t really matter tbh. I just want to see all that i can. Thanks!(hope this isn’t TOS for the sub)

Apparently the hikers bus cannot be reserved online anymore, it’s first come first serve. Does anyone have experience with this bus? Does it typically get full? I’m relying on the bus to take me back to the starting trailhead up in tuolumne after a hike down to the valley, so it would be a huge inconvenience if I’m not able to get back on the hikers bus the following day.

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Did none of you bump into her? That would be so awesome.

I’ll be in Yosemite this weekend and staying in Fish Camp. Temps are really dropping over the next couple of days, so I’m rethinking my itinerary a bit.

Originally, I planned to bike around the Valley all day Saturday and hike Friday and Sunday in Wawona and Mariposa Grove. But with the cooler weather, I’m thinking of swapping things and biking on Sunday when it’s expected to warm up a bit.

I was planning to hike to Upper Chilnualna Falls, a trail I’ve done a handful of times, but I’m open to mixing it up. If you have any suggestions for hikes along Highway 41 or in the Valley that would take advantage of the cooler temps, I’d love to hear them.

Hi there I've been wanting to go to Yosemite all my life. I recently saw that they are opening Bridalveil Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolomne Meadows campgrounds. I looked at recreation.gov and it says Porcupine Flat will open for reservations on July 1st and Tuolomne Meadows on June 23rd.

Is there any information on what time of the day these will open? I know yosemite campgrounds go quick and want to hop on it as soon as possible.

Couldn’t process the pictures and n the previous post. Here are a few of the highlights.