Coulterville Road (W4)
This was the first stagecoach road to reach the floor of Yosemite Valley.
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Coulterville Road (W4) Details
The road was built in 1874. For 23 years prior to its construction, the only access to the valley was by horse, mule, or foot down precipitous trails. The stagecoach provided travelers some degree of comfort and peace of mind and signaled a new era in the history of Yosemite Valley tourism. While surveying the road, one of Yosemite's three groves of giant sequoias was discovered (Merced Grove of Giant Sequoia). The road was used up until 1982, when it was closed permanently by a rockslide. Roadside marker: W4
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Wawona Road (Rt 41)
Nearby Parks Around Coulterville Road (W4)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Coulterville Road (W4)
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1.2 mi away
Turtleback Dome
From the top of Turtleback Dome the view is very much like Tunnel View.
1.2 mi away
Turtleback Dome (W3)
At the top, you'll enjoy a stunning view of El Capitan and Half Dome without the crowds of Tunnel View.
1.2 mi away
Old Coulterville Road (M2)
This road was one of the first pathways into Yosemite and has a lot of interesting history.
1.4 mi away
Arch Rock Entrance
The main entrance for all visitors from the west.
1.4 mi away
Arch Rock Entrance (M3)
The main entrance for all visitors coming to the Park from the west.
