Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road
Tuolumne Meadows, CA

Toulume Meadows is a large, open, sub-alpine meadow, graced by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic peaks and domes. Tuolumne Meadows, at 8,600 feet, is the largest sub-alpine meadow in the Sierra. It is 55 miles from Yosemite Valley via the Tioga Road. Long a focal point of summer activity, it is also growing in popularity as a winter mountaineering area. In the summer, Tuolumne Meadows is a favorite starting point for backpacking trips and day hikes. The meadows are spectacular in early summer, abounding in wildflowers and wildlife.