Alder Creek Trailhead (Mosquito Creek)
This trailhead provides access to Wawona and the Alder Creek Waterfall.
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Alder Creek Trailhead (Mosquito Creek) Details
This nondescript and somewhat hidden trailhead is located approximately 1 mile north of Wawona Campground where the road crosses over Mosquito Creek. The trick to finding it is looking for the seemingly random food-storage box located on the western side of the road. This trailhead provides access to Wawona and the Alder Creek Waterfall. There are no restrooms located here.
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Low
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Alder Creek Trailhead (Mosquito Creek)
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1.9 mi away
Wawona Campground
This 93-site campground is open year-round and welcomes RVs, groups, and even horses!
2.1 mi away
Wawona Campground (W8)
This campground was originally called Camp A.E. Wood after Capitan Wood, the first acting military superintendent of Yosemite.
2.3 mi away
Wawona Picnic Area
A small picnic area next to Alder Creek.
2.8 mi away
South Fork Merced River (W9)
This is the largest tributary of the Merced River.
2.8 mi away
Alder Creek
This trail provides access to Alder Fall, a little-visited, 100-foot cascade.
