Sunrise Sweethearts
Things To Do
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
After a recent $40M renovation you wont want to pass on seeing these giants. If driving, get there early & park by the museum and a continuous shuttle drops you off at the start of the Sequoia trails. Free entrance!
Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
This trail is located in the cabins we will be staying in at the very end of the main road. After a short quarter mile you can get right next to a raging waterfall! Feel free to complete the RT 8 mi hike if you're up to it!
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is North America’s tallest waterfall, which rises 2,425 feet above the Valley floor. This trail starts near Camp 4. You can just walk to the base or take the steep trail 1mi/1000ft high to halfway point of the falls or 3.5mi/2700ft to the top of the waterfalls.
Mist Trail (Vernal & Nevada Falls)
Yosemite's Iconic hiking trail past 2 raging waterfalls. Steep & Moderate Level Hiking. Its 1.7 miles to top of Vernal falls with 1100ft elevation gain and another 1.6miles to the top of Nevada Falls with an additional 1100ft of elevation. Bring a rain jacket & slip resistant shoes. Go early & take the shuttle to stop 16.
Taft Point
Go for a sunset to remember. Taft Point is a viewpoint west of Glacier Point. An easy 1 mile walk with daring views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. However, the main attraction of Taft Point are the giant fissures in the mile high granite rock.
Bus Tour of Yosemite Valley Floor
Not big into hiking? Take a 2 hour long bus tour of the valley floor in an open-air tram to see the icons of Yosemite led by a park ranger. $37 and runs every hour from 10am-3pm from the Yosemite Valley Lodge.