Old Coulterville Road (M2)
This road was one of the first pathways into Yosemite and has a lot of interesting history.
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Old Coulterville Road (M2) Details
You are at the point where the old Coulterville Road joins the main road. In 1874, the Coulterville Road was the first stagecoach road to reach the floor of Yosemite Valley. 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 (the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoia). The road was used up until 1982, when it was closed permanently by a rockslide. Roadside marker: M2
Difficulty
Low
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Region
El Portal Road (Rt 140)
Nearby Parks Around Old Coulterville Road (M2)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Coulterville Road (M2)
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0.5 mi away
Cascades Picnic Area
A popular picnic area near the Cascades waterfalls.
0.6 mi away
Cascade Falls (M1)
This waterfall begins as a series of waterfalls tumbling through dense forest before plunging 500 feet into the Merced River.
0.7 mi away
Turtleback Dome
From the top of Turtleback Dome the view is very much like Tunnel View.
0.7 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.
0.7 mi away
Cascade Falls
This waterfall begins as a series of tumbling waterfalls and then cascades through a dense forest.
