Wawona Hiking Trails

Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Wawona Area Hiking Map
To Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
and The Redwoods in Yosemite
Trail to
Alder Creek
For your safety, always carry
plenty of water and be prepared
for sudden changes in weather.
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Wawona Meadow
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Chilnualna Falls
Hetch Hetchy
4.1 mi / 6.5 km one way
This map should not be used for
backcountry trips. Please visit a
park visitor center or wilderness
center for more information.
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Alder Creek
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Yosemite National Park
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Hiking
Wawona
Yosemite Area
National
Park Map
Moderate
Easy
Wawona Meadow Loop
Begin at the Wawona Hotel
3.5 miles (5.6 km) round trip Walk on the paved road across the Wawona Golf Course. Once across the
1.5 to 2 hours
golf course, take a left at the sign-posted trailhead. The trail is an unpaved
fire road which loops around the meadow and returns to the Wawona
Road. A relaxing and scenic stroll, this trail offers views across
Wawona Basin and opportunities to see wildlife and wildflowers. Please
note that horses, bikes, and leashed pets are allowed on the trail.
Wawona Point Vista
Elev. 6,810 feet
3 mi / 4.8 km from
15
parking lot
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Magnetic North
True North
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Galen Clark
Tree
Upper Grove
Outer
Loop
Trail
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Upper Grove
Clothespin
Tree
Lower Grove
Bachelor &
Three Graces
BUS
LOT
Tram Route
Bachelor &
Three Graces
Grizzly Giant
Elev. 6,000 feet
.8 mi / 1.2 km
from parking lot
Fallen Monarch
TRAM BOARDING AREA ELEV. 5,600 FEET
INFORMATION / GIFTS / SNACKS
Road
Begin at the Wawona Hotel
6 miles (9.6 km) one way to the
Grizzly Giant in the Mariposa
Grove
Galen Clark
Tree3 hours (2,400 ft / 732 m
elevation gain)
Fallen
Wawona
Tunnel Tree
Elev.
6,600
feet
Grizzly Giant Tree and California Tunnel Tree: 1.6 miles (2.5
km) round trip, 1 hour (400 ft /
122 m elevation gain) Wawona
Point: 6 miles (9.6 km) round trip;
TO F I S H C AMP
3 to 4 hours (1,200 ft. / 366 m
California Tunnel Tree
elevation gain) Outer Loop Trail:
6.9 miles (11.04 km); 4 to 5 hours
(1,200 ft / 366 m elevation gain)
Grizzly Giant
Telescope
Tree
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Tram Stop
Drinking Water
(summer only)
KILOMETER
MILE
Begin at Mariposa Grove parking area. No pets or bicycles allowed beyond parking area
Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove. To reach the Grizzly Giant, follow the trail that begins
at the far end of the parking area. From there climb uphill through the lower portion of the grove to reach
the Grizzly Giant Tree and the California Tunnel Tree, which is just 50 yards (50 meters) beyond the Grizzly
Giant. To continue to the museum (open summer only) continue through the Tunnel Tree further into the
grove. Once in the upper grove, you may choose an alternate trail down, or continue on to Wawona Point
before heading back to the parking area. Since parking at the trailhead is limited, consider taking the free
shuttle bus from Wawona (in summer only). Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures
can be extreme.
Begin at Alder Creek Trailhead parking area; located .4 miles up Chilnualna Falls Road
MILE
12 miles (18.7 km) round trip to
Alder Creek. 6 hours (2,500 ft /
762 m elevation gain)
The trail leads from the parking area across the road and heads uphill north through an open pine forest with
abundant manzanita growing on drier slopes. The trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, 100-foot
cascade. Carry lots of drinking water in summer, when temperatures can be extreme. ALTERNATIVE: Begin at
Mosquito Creek along Wawona Road (hike is 8 miles round-trip to Alder Fall).
Chilnualna Falls
Begin at Chilnualna Falls Trailhead parking area located two miles up Chilnualna Falls Road
8.2 miles (13 km) round trip
5 to 6 hours (2,400 ft /
732 m elevation gain)
The trail leads from the parking area across the road and along Chilnualna Creek for 1/2 mile (.8 km). A series
of switchbacks lead away from the creek into the open forest. The falls are comprised of five large cascades
sliding through and over rock formations above the Wawona Basin—water here is fullest in spring and early
summer. Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures can be extreme.
KILOMETER
Museum/Info/Shop
1/2
1/2
Alder Creek
1/2
Trail
Restrooms
Mileage Scale
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Road
The trail begins behind the last uphill building of the Wawona Hotel—Moore Cottage. Look for the trailhead
50 yards uphill marked by the sign, “Mariposa Grove.” If operating, ride the free shuttle from the
Mariposa Grove back to the Wawona Store. You can also do this hike in reverse and take the free shuttle to
the Mariposa Grove and hike downhill back to Wawona. Another option is to begin this trail from .25 miles
up Forest Drive, where the trailhead will be on your right.
Strenuous
California Tunnel Tree
INFORMATION / GIFTS / SNACKS
Parking Area
Parking Area
Wawona to Mariposa Grove
TRAM BOARDING AREA ELEV. 5,600 FEET
Lower Grove
Tram Route
1 mile round trip from end of
Forest Drive
30 minutes
The paved road, Forest Drive, leads 2 miles (3.2 km) upstream from the Pioneer Yosemite History Center to
the Seventh Day Adventist Camp. At the camp, bear to the left onto the dirt road and continue 1/2 mile
to the Swinging Bridge. Cross the bridge and bear left onto the trail which becomes a dirt road and then
Chilnualna Falls Road. This road will return to the Pioneer Yosemite History Center at the Wawona Stable.
Cross the covered bridge to return to the parking area. Most of this trail is along roads. ALTERNATIVE: Drive
the two miles to the end of Forest Drive and hike 1/2 mile one-way to Swinging Bridge.
Elev. 6,000 feet
.8 mi / 1.2 km
from parking lot
TO FIS H C AMPFallen Monarch
BUS
LOT
4.75 miles (7.6 km) round trip
2 to 3 hours
Mariposa Grove of Giant
Sequoias
Telescope
Tree
Clothespin
Tree
Begin at Wawona Store / Pioneer Yosemite History Center parking area / or at the end of Forest Drive
MUSEUM
Fallen
Wawona
Tunnel Tree
Elev.
6,600
feet
MUSEUM
Outer
Loop
Trail
Wawona Point Vista
Elev. 6,810 feet
3 mi / 4.8 km from
parking lot
Swinging Bridge Loop