Overview
Toga Road is 47 miles long and gains about 3,800 feet in elevation from Yosemite Valley to Tioga Pass..
Plan Around Overview
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Overview Details
This road, highway 120 on your map, is a scenic route where almost every bend reveals another awesome view. Look for roadside trailheads for more than a dozen day hikes and overnight trips, including those leading to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Tuolumne Meadows, and scenic Tenaya Lake. If you're up for a challenge, Tioga Road is open to bicycles from Crane Flat to Olmsted Point and from Tioga Pass to Olmsted Point. There are campgrounds along the road if you want to overnight here.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
Nearby Parks Around Overview
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Overview
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0.1 mi away
Crane Flat (T1)
This area is named for the once-numerous sandhill cranes which stopped here.
0.4 mi away
Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
The Tuolumne Grove Trailhead parking lot is relatively large but can get crowded at times.
0.4 mi away
Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
There is a semi-permanent pit toilet located at the parking lot.
0.4 mi away
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
This trail provides an easy and smooth hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.
0.5 mi away
Crane Flat Gas Station
One of two gas stations open year-long in the Park.
