500 mature sequoias call Mariposa Grove home
A chance to gaze up at the Grizzly Giant in the Mariposa Grove is well worth the 2-mile loop. This 3,000-year-old sequoia has a 7-foot-in-diameter limb that is thicker than the trunk of any other species of tree in the grove. To get started, begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Start along the Mariposa Grove Trail at the Big Trees Loop and hike past giant trees such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, and California Tunnel Tree. Guaranteed to make you feel dwarfed. If you have more time, spend an entire day exploring this grove’s 500 mature sequoias.
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$30 per vehicle, valid for 1-7 days. $15 per person aged 16 and older by foot and bike. Camping and Lodging: Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov. For more camping near the park, visit HipCamp.com.
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- Safety: We want visitors to enjoy their experience safely. Simple actions can positively increase your outdoor experience. Such actions include taking water and snacks along with you, staying on designated trails, taking breaks, and letting people know where you are going and approximately what time you're coming back. For more outdoor safety tips, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips (external link).
- What To Bring: Layers of clothing. In the rainy season, pack warm hats, scarves, mittens and plenty of thick, fast-drying socks. And don't forget the raincoats and rain pants. Water, snacks a field guide, binoculars.
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Visit the Mariposa Grove page on the Yosemite National Park website (external link).
