![]() ![]() Tuloumne Meadows is one of the largest high-altitude meadows in the Sierra Nevada, but also one of the most beautiful, because of the surrounding mountains.įrozen landscape along Tioga Road in the winter Located at over 8,500 feet above sea level, Tuolumne Meadows will leave you awe-struck by its vast expanse. Admire the Vast Expanse of Tuolumne Meadows Pullouts along the road make for great photo stops if you do not want to explore, with trees along the far shore reflected in the grey-green waters.īut if you want to walk the shore, the flat Tenaya Lake Trail, shaded by pine trees, runs along the south shore of the lake, connecting the beaches on the east end to the picture postcard views at the west end. Tenaya Lake is about a mile long and has a beautiful setting, surrounded by granite peaks except for the side that abuts Tioga Road. During the warm weather months, you can take a kayak out onto the water as well, or picnic at the eastern end. Tenaya Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Californiaīut Tenaya Lake’s beaches are popular in the summer, when visitors swim or sunbathe here, so expect other visitors during the day in summer. The lake offers beautiful reflections for photography, and the trail is serene. You will see several beautiful alpine lakes along Tioga Road, and Lukens Lake is worth the 1.6-mile round trip walk from the trailhead at the road. You will see some color from deciduous trees in the fall, making it a particularly beautiful time to enjoy the grove. Tuolumne Grove makes better sense on a road trip along Tioga Road, as it is a shorter trail. The hike to the grove is about 2.5 miles round trip, with an uphill return. Tuolumne Grove contains several mature sequoias, and you can even walk through the trunk of one of them: a stump known as the Dead Giant. Tuolumne Grove is located at Crane Flat, where the road turns on its way to the Sierra Nevada high country. The hike is about 3 miles round trip, uphill on the return. Merced Grove is small, with less than two dozen trees, and comes up soon after the entrance gate into Yosemite. Giant sequoias are the largest trees on the planet! If you love walking among giant trees, stop at one of the groves for a hike. Mariposa Grove is the largest and most famous of the giant sequoia groves at Yosemite, but two smaller, less crowded groves lie along California SR 120. Stop at Merced Grove or Tuolumne Grove to See Giant Sequoias We drove the route from the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park to Lee Vining, so that’s how we’ve described it, but of course you can also drive it in the reverse direction. You will have the opportunity to stop at a number of points of interest, and, if you allow enough time, you can also explore a bit along the way. Along the route, expect to see some jaw-dropping scenery, from panoramic vistas to beautiful meadows and lakes. Tioga Road traverses a beautiful part of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Map of attractions along Tioga Road in California What can you expect on the Tioga Road drive through Yosemite NP? Tips for driving Tioga Pass Road through Yosemite National Park Which direction is better for the Tioga Pass drive? What can you expect on the Tioga Road drive?Įssential facts about Tioga Road (CA State Route 120) Originally built in the 1880s as a road to ferry ore, Tioga Road was improved and re-opened to the public in 1961.ĭesigned to show off the spectacular scenery of the High Sierra, Tioga Road is considered one of the most scenic roads in the US national parks system.Ĭonsidering the Tioga Road drive over Tioga Pass? Read on to discover what to expect, plus our tips for doing the drive. ![]() Olmsted Point is a must-stop spot along Tioga Road! ![]()
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