RT Wawona

Large mid-elevation basin has hosted many people and activities for centuries and is home to numerous other natural features

General Information

Pet Policy:

Pets NOT allowed on trails

Seasons:

Open year-round. During spring, some localized flooding on the trail near creeks. During winter, the trail is often snowy and icy in places, particularly along the south side of Yosemite Valley

Trailhead:

Trail begins at the Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (near shuttle stop #6). You can also access the trail from various roadside parking areas throughout Yosemite Valley

Map Location:

Yosemite National Park

How to Get There

From Yosemite Valley El Portal Entrance (33 mi): Drive along El Portal Rd and Wawona Rd to Wawona

Overview

Wawona is a historic mountain village in the southern part of Yosemite National Park, about 27 miles from Yosemite Valley on Highway 41, and the gateway to the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and Chilnualna Falls. It is best known for the Wawona Hotel, a classic Victorian resort built in 1876 and a National Historic Landmark, with an old-fashioned golf course, covered bridge and Pioneer Yosemite History Center.

The Miwok called the area Pallachun, “a good place to stay.” Galen Clark, the first state guardian of Yosemite, established Clark’s Station here in 1856, and the Washburn brothers built a larger hotel in 1876. Wawona was added to the national park in 1932.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "Wawona, California", which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

Featured Locations and Trails

Chilnualna Falls

★ 5.0

Multi-tiered waterfall system cascading through granite formations with scenic forest views and a moderately strenuous hiking trail.