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Drive 16
Yosemite and Beyond
Bejeweled with cliffs, domes, meadows, lakes, and waterfalls—the legacy of by-
goneglaciers—YosemiteNationalParkoffersvisitorsadegreeofbeautyandvari-
ety that is truly mesmerizing. Here, the grandeur of nature's scale is both awe-in-
spiring and humbling.
Length:
About 180 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Popularyear-round,butnotethatTiogaRoadisclosedinwinter,asisGla-
cier Point Road east of the Badger Pass Ski Area
Lodging:
TheAhwahneeHotel,CurryVillage(cabins),HousekeepingCamp(seasonal)
and Yosemite Lodge are in Yosemite Valley. The Wawona Hotel is near the Mariposa
Grove.
Supplies:
Food and fuel available at Crane Flat, El Portal, Fish Camp, Lee Vining,
Tioga Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, and Wawona
Words to the wise:
Winter driving can be hazardous.
Nearby attractions:
Devils Postpile National Monument, west of Mammoth Lakes
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Visitor centers:
Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows
Further
information:
California
Travel
&
Tourism
Commission
Yosemite National Park
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