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for Haley Rue, fellow adventurer, whose spirit lives on.
Yosemite National Park, CA by Kunho
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“Is that a chicken?� Cyn gasped as she returned to
chicken for four hours! After the chicken was done we quickly packed our We scrambled to the visitor center just in time to catch the very end of
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Basics About the Park
Weather roads outside the valley close at unpredictable times from fall to spring based on
Spring Highly variable weather from warm to winter storms; gen
Autumn Variable weather in tem perature and wetness; gen
times still necessary due to
be necessary in late sea
conditions for the weeks of
Check road conditions for
Summer
for the cooler nights and
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the valley close for the sea son; inside the valley tire
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Vistor Center
ing available west of the visitor center entrance Bathroom: accessible restroom in the build ing to the west of the visitor center
Wheelchair Rental
Medical Services
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Basics Temporary Parking Placards
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are accessible via lifts and tie The following map shows which areas are serviced by these accessible shuttles:
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Camping
Inside the Valley
Reservations
prepared to plan far ahead!
Accessible Campsites Inside the Valley Lower Pines Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom Accessibility Features
Reserve through website at
Upper Pines Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
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This campsite has an accessible restroom and paved sidewalks.
North Pines Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
Reserve through website at
Camp 4 Reservation Price Bathroom Accessibility Features
This campground has a dirt access road with many accessible and there is no designated handicap
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Camping
Outside the Valley
Accessible Campsites Outside the Valley
Crane Campground Reservation
Reserve through website at
up to
Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
Wawona Campground Reservation
Reserve through website at
Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
Tamarack Flat Campground Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
Yosemite Creek Campground Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
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A campsite with pic-
An accessible camp-
Porcupine Flat Campground Reservation Price Accessible Sites Bathroom
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Price Accessible Sites
Half of sites are available online at gov;
Bathroom
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Lodging
Inside the Park
Accessible Lodging Yosemite Lodge (0.4 miles from Yosemite Valley)
9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, California 95389 (801)-559-4884 for rates and reservations Price Room Accessibility Features
5 accessible rooms with accessible bathrooms and showers parking available
The Ahwahnee (16.7 miles from Yosemite Valley)
1 Ahwahnee Dr, Yosemite National Park, California 95389 (801)-559-4884 for rates and reservations Price Room Bathroom Accessibility Features
women’s room by elevator Valet parking and designated handicap parking avail able
Curry Village (16.8 miles from Yosemite Valley)
9010 Curry Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, California 95389 (801) 559-4884 for rates and reservations Price Room Bathroom Accessibility Features
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Accessible shower and restrooms available available
Yosemite, CA Housekeeping Camp (17 miles from Yosemite Valley)
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9005 Southside Dr, Yosemite National Park , California 95389 (209) 372-8338 for rates and reservations Price Room Bathroom Accessibility Features
Accessible restroom and shower in Section H
Wawona Hote (27.5 miles from Yosemite Valley)
8308 Wawona Rd, Yosemite National Park, California 95389 (801) 559-4884 for rates and reservations Price Room Bathroom Accessibility Features
Accessible restrooms Accessible dining room
Alternative Lodging Options White Wolf Lodge (31.9 miles from Yosemite Valley) White Wolf Lodge, Yosemite, California 95389 (209) 372-8416 Price Room Bathroom
Cabins not accessible
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge (54.7 miles from Yosemite Valley) Wawona Rd, Yosemite, California 95389 (209) 372-8413 Price Room Bathroom 20 States on Wheels Yosemite, CA
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Tours, Rides and Trails Valley Floor Tours Price:
Family Pricing
Tour Hours: Summer
Spring/ Fall/ Winter
Yosemite Stable Rides
vance reservations and ask for appropriate accommodations a few days
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The yellow line represents Cook’s Meadow Loop and the orange line represents Lower Yosemite Fall Trail.
Cook’s Meadow Loop (yellow in map above)
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail (Eastern Portion Only ; orange in map above)
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Attractions
The Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. The best view of the falls is available in late May to early June.
Courtesy of Frank Kovalchek
Lower Yosemite Fall Bathroom Parking
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accessible restroom at trailhead near the shuttle stop #6 designated handicap parking at Visitor Center
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A broad view of Yosemite Valley, with Bridalveil Falls visible to the right.
Bridalveil Falls Bathroom Parking
accessible restroom at Tunnel View Lookout lot with designated handicap parking at Tunnel View Lookout The Bridalveil Falls viewing point is located at the parking lot of the Tunnel
other viewing area is located on Southside service does not cover trips to these view The trail from the viewing point to the base of the falls is not accessible.
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Attractions Yosemite Museum Entrance Bathroom
accessible main entrance none; nearest restroom in the Visitor Center
Indian Village of Ahwahnee Bathroom
none; nearest restroom in the Visitor Center
Behind the museum there is a reconstructed Ahwahnee Indian Vil
Courtesy of Matthew Roth
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The Ansel Adams Gallery
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(209) 372-4413 Entrance Bathroom
none; nearest restroom is in the Visitor Center
The Ansel Adams Gallery is an art gallery highlighting the photogra pher and environmentalist Ansel Adams and other contemporary pho
The photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams is well known for his black and white landscape photographs of the American West.
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The spectacular view of the valley from the top of Glacier Point.
Courtesy of Kevin Cole
Glacier Point Bathroom Parking Tours
lot with designated handicap parking available wheelchair users may request an accessible scheduling; see Tours section for more information
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closed for restorations from
The “Grizzly Giant,� a Giant Sequoia tree estimated to be 1900-2400 years old.
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Attractions
Hetch Hetchy dam, completed in 1923, provides water for pristine and beautiful valley. Courtesy of Jennifer Williams
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Bathroom Parking
accessible restrooms at Backpacker’s parking no designated handicap parking
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir was formed
area with an accessible picnic table and
Courtesy of Isaiah West Taber
Before it was harnessed for its water supplies in the 20th century, Hetch Hetchy was renowned for its incredible natural beauty.
Courtesy of Samuel Wong
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A panoramic view of the placid reservoir.
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A gorgeous sunset over the meadows.
Tuolumne Meadows Bathroom Parking
accessible restrooms by main parking lot lot with designated handicap parking at
itor Center has a bookstore and answers questions about the history of
The Tuolumne Meadows other supplies.
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