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Yosemite National Park (CA, USA), Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias -- 2012 -- 4599

Hike

Mariposa Grove Trail

Summits Wawona Point
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,226 ft of climbing

10.9 mi out & back · 2,088 ft gain · 6,817 ft high point · Very hard · Mixed surface

From Washburn Trailhead via the Washburn Trail (1.9 mi)

In Yosemite National Park · California · National Park Service

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About this hike

Mariposa Grove Trail is a 3.5 mi trail in Yosemite climbing 1,226 ft to Wawona Point at 6,816 ft, passing the Fallen Monarch and viewpoints.

Elevation

2,088 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.2 mi from the trailhead
Summerdale Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

16 mi from you
El Capitan Trail
- Summits K-P Pinnacle
- Inside Yosemite National Park
- 2,288 ft of climbing
19.4 mi out & back · 5,104 ft gain · Moderate
Yosemite National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Out: 1,750 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointDestination · 5.4 mi in
ViewpointDestination · 5.4 mi in
Wawona PointDestination · 5.4 mi in
Fallen MonarchAlong the way · 2.0 mi in
Bachelor and Three GracesAlong the way · 2.3 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 2.6 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 2.8 mi in
Goat Meadow HillNearby · 0.8 mi in

Nearby reading

Washington Tree (Mariposa Grove)
Mariposa Grove
Wawona Tree
Grizzly Giant

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 10.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,088 ft round trip
High point: 6,817 ft
Low point: 5,096 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: National Park Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 19
Start: Washburn Trailhead
Trailhead: 37.5067° N · 119.6276° W

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2.6 mi from the trailhead

Wawona Horse Camp

Campground

2.7 mi from the trailhead

Wawona Horse Campsites

Campground

14 mi from you

Pohono Trail

Summits Taft Point
Inside Yosemite National Park
5,363 ft of climbing

12.6 mi one way · 5,441 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 4 mi away

North Dome Trail

Summits North Dome
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,773 ft of climbing

6.9 mi out & back · 2,060 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Half Dome Trail

Summits Half Dome
Inside Yosemite National Park
1,896 ft of climbing

13.5 mi out & back · 5,934 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Snow Creek Trail

Ends at Tenaya Lake
Inside Yosemite National Park
4,811 ft of climbing

18.4 mi out & back · 5,399 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Chilnualna Falls Trail

Ends at Chilnualna Fall
Inside Yosemite National Park
2,459 ft of climbing

7.9 mi out & back · 2,410 ft gain · Moderate

Yosemite National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu79°51°Sunny
Fri74°47°Sunny
Sat72°46°Sunny
Sun67°41°Mostly Sunny
Mon67°43°Sunny
Tue72°46°Sunny
Wed74°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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