Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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184 m

Washburn Trail to Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you don't want to take the bus, you can also walk to Mariposa Grove and the other highlights via the Washburn Trail

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3.23 km

Big Trees Loop Trail, Mariposa Grove

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

0.3 miles (0.5 km) loop from trailhead, 30 to 45 minutes (wheelchair accessible)

Begin at the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. The trail winds through a forest with many giant sequoias …

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3.86 km

Bachelor and Three Graces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can marvel at 4 wonderful splendid specimens.

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3.99 km

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Highlight • Forest

Mariposa Grove is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite, home to over 500 mature giant sequoia trees. This historic grove was protected by President Lincoln's legislation in 1864, which set …

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4.38 km

Grizzly Giant

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Grizzly Giant is the oldest and one of the largest giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove.

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4.75 km

Viewpoint

5.74 km

Faithful Couple Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

At a quick glance it looks like a single tree, but as you look up you realize it is actually two trees. It's rare for two giant sequoias to grow …

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7.56 km

Mariposa Grove

Highlight • Forest

This area has the highest number of imposing sequoias in Yosemite. Absolutely go there. In recent years, the area has been restructured to protect the plant world from human influences.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.07 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

2.02 km

239 m

214 m

< 100 m

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Friday 24 April

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