Last updated: August 21, 2025
Place
Tunnel View
NPS Photo / C. Jacoby
Quick Facts
Amenities
4 listed
Recycling, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible
Tunnel View provides one of the most famous views of Yosemite Valley, showcasing El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks, and Bridalveil Fall. It is spectacular at sunset or after the clearing of a storm.
The construction of the Wawona Tunnel began on January 30, 1931, and opened to public travel on June 18, 1933. It took about 230 tons of dynamite to bore through solid granite to create this nearly mile-long tunnel. The construction of the Wawona Tunnel is considered significant in its design within the National Park System and the National Register of Historic Places.
Seasonal Information
Tunnel View is reachable by vehicle year-round.
Accessibility
Designated accessible parking spaces are available. The viewpoint can be seen from the parking area or via a short, paved walk to the pedestrian viewing area. There is a bronze tactile model of Yosemite Valley near the overlook.