Tuolumne Grove

Giant sequoias in the Tuolumne Grove

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Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is home to about two dozen mature giant sequoias. Begin at the Tuolumne Grove parking lot and follow the former Big Oak Flat Road (now closed to all vehicles) steeply downhill through sugar pines and white firs. The trail drops 500 feet (150 meters) in one mile. The way down can seem much easier than the uphill return to the parking lot. The trip is moderate on the uphill portion. Once hikers reach the Tuolumne Grove, there is an easy, half-mile, self-guided nature trail. Parking at the trailhead is limited.

Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km) round trip
Elevation gain: 500-foot (152 m) elevation gain on return trip
Time estimate: 1-2 hours round trip

Tips

• Bicycles are not allowed on this trail.
• Pets are allowed on the paved trail through the grove, but not on the side trails in the grove.
• Pit toilets are available at the trailhead parking area. There are no restrooms or water available in the grove.

Seasonal Information

The grove is open year round. Expect snowy and icy conditions in winter.

In winter, ski or snowshoe touring in Yosemite can be a magnificent experience! The Tuolumne Grove trail descends 500 feet from the trailhead to the giant sequoias. This is a popular trail both with snowshoers and hikers and is a strenuous uphill return ski.

Accessibility

This trail is not wheelchair accessible.