Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove.
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Details
Various trails exist throughout the Mariposa Grove. To reach the Grizzly Giant, follow the trail that begins at the far end of the parking area. From there, climb uphill through the lower portion of the grove to reach the Grizzly Giant Tree and the California Tunnel Tree, which is just 50 yards (50 meters) beyond the Grizzly Giant. To continue to the museum (open summer only), continue through the Tunnel Tree further into the grove. Once in the upper grove, you may choose an alternate trail down, or continue on to Wawona Point before heading back to the parking area. Since parking at the trailhead is limited, consider taking the free shuttle bus from Wawona (in summer only). Carry lots of drinking water in the summer, when temperatures can be extreme. Trailhead: Begin at Mariposa Grove parking area. No pets or bicycles allowed beyond parking area. **NOTE**: The Mariposa Grove Road and the Mariposa Grove is closed for a restoration project until approximately spring 2017.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.6 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Mariposa Grove Parking Lot (S2)
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Big Trees Gift Shop
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Fallen Monarch (S3)
Biologists suspect that this giant sequoia, 26 feet in diameter and 285 feet long, fell centuries ago.
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Mariposa Grove (S1)
A grove of more than 500 giant sequoias, some of them up to 3,000 years old.
