Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
Places to Visit
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The Big Oak Flat Information Station offers an immense amount of information about Yosemite National Park. A definite stop for those wanting to learn more about the area.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The station is located just past the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite National Park.
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World-famous for rock climbing, BASE jumping, and other frightening activities, El Capitan is the tallest cliff in the valley.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Take Big Oak Flat Road on the western end of the byway to El Capitan.
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Glacier Point offers one of the finest panoramic views of Yosemite Valley.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Just south of Yosemite Village
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One of the most famous sights in the valley, Half Dome's unique shape soars over 1300 feet from the valley floor.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Near the western end of the Byway, turn onto Big Oak Flat Road and follow it to Yosemite Village. From there, take the shuttle to the trail head.
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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a source of drinking water for San Francisco, is also home to spectacular scenery and is the starting point for many lesser-used back country trails.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 15 miles north of the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite National Park.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (CA)
Enjoy a weekend camping in this national forest, which joins eastern California with western Nevada.
Location: The northeast corner of Yosemite National Park.
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Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air, crystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views.
Location: Located east of Yosemite National Park.
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The Mariposa Grove is home to the tallest tree in Yosemite, the Columbia Tree. It also is home to the giant sequioas, trees so large that cars used to be able to drive through them.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Mariposa Grove is located just east of the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park. Though quite a distance from the actual byway, it is well worth the drive.
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The Merced Grove is one of three sequoia groves in Yosemite Park. Merced is the only grove in the park that is not accessible by car. A rewarding two-mile hike leads the traveler to the grove of about 20 trees.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Merced Grove is located 4.5 miles south of the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite National Park.
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Pioneer Yosemite History Center (CA)
The Pioneer Yosemite History is a living history center where volunteers portray characters from Yosemite's past.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The History Center is located in Wawona along Highway 41. It is just north of the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park.
