Wawona Tunnel
The longest tunnel in California that was bored through solid granite bedrock and travels through a granite mountain.
Guide Sections
Use Wawona Tunnel's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
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Wawona Tunnel Details
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Wawona Road (Rt 41)
This tunnel, which provides access to the most visited part of the Yosemite Valley, is carved 4,233 feet through a mountain. As you exit the east end of the tunnel, you are greeted by a spectacular view of the Valley, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome.