National Park

Yosemite National Park

CA · US

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Explore roads, trails, and places

Official park detail layered over an interactive road and trail map.

Places

Places in Yosemite

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

El Capitan

The world’s most famous granite wall, best watched from the meadow

Scenic Viewpoint · Pullout

Place

Glacier Point

Front-row view of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the Valley

Trailhead · Restroom

Place

Tunnel View

Postcard panorama of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall

Parking · Scenic Viewpoint

Place

Yosemite Falls

Signature 2,425-foot cascade, best in roaring spring

Trailhead · Restroom

Trails

Trails in Yosemite

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Challenging

John Muir Trail

Iconic Sierra trek from waterfalls to high granite passes

211 mi · 504 hr · Challenging

Challenging

Half Dome

Bucket-list grind to an airy summit via waterfalls and cables

14 mi · 12 hr · Challenging

Challenging

Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls

Stairmaster to two thunderous falls, with a gentler JMT descent

6.4 mi · 5 hr · Challenging

Easy

Taft Point Trail

Short forest stroll to jaw-dropping, rail-free Yosemite rim views

2.2 mi · 1.5 hr · Easy

Wildlife

Wildlife in Yosemite

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Sighting map

Where to look

Black Bear

Ursus americanusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Coyote

Canis latransReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Peregrine Falcon in Yosemite National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinusReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Closure

Vernal Fall / Nevada Fall Corridor Trail Repair Restrictions

The John Muir Trail (“ice cut”) between Clark Point and the Panorama Trail junction is closed until July 27 at 6 am for repairs. Beginning July 27 through October (subject to change), the Mist Trail from its junction with the JMT above Vernal Fall footbridge to the top of Vernal Fall is open Fridays through Sundays and holidays, and Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7 am when safe. Use the JMT as the alternate route when the Mist Trail is restricted.Official details

Closure

Wawona Hotel Closed for Rehabilitation

The Wawona Hotel is closed until further notice for structural assessment and rehabilitation after issues were identified during roof work. Official closures page: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/management/closures.htmOfficial details

Information

Half Dome Cables Up; Permit Required

The Half Dome cables are up for the season, and a permit is required to hike to the top when the cables are up. Yosemite says the daily lottery is in place. Official conditions: NPS current conditions. Half Dome permit info: NPS Half Dome permits.Official details

Yosemite National Park

El Capitan

Glacier Point

Tunnel View

Yosemite Falls

John Muir Trail

Half Dome

Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls

Taft Point Trail

Black Bear

Mule Deer

Coyote

Peregrine Falcon

Vernal Fall / Nevada Fall Corridor Trail Repair Restrictions

Wawona Hotel Closed for Rehabilitation

Half Dome Cables Up; Permit Required

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