Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
Built in 1934 as a mess hall for Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Details
The Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center was built in 1934 as a mess hall for Civilian Conservation Corps workers. Go inside to get maps, trail guides, and other Tuolumne Meadows information. Staff are on hand to answer your questions, and Rangers lead scheduled daytime nature walks and campfire programs. Several hiking trails also start here. Once open for the season, hours are 9 am to 6 pm.
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Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center (T30)
This Ranger-staffed facility includes a bookstore and exhibits detailing the area's geology, plant and animal life, and history.
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Cathedral Lakes Trailhead
This parking lot serves the Cathedral Lakes trail.
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Cathedral Lakes
As one of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park, this 8.2-mile trail is something you will not want to miss during your visit.
