Grizzly Giant Loop Trail – Grizzly Giant loop from Mariposa Grove

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Grizzly Giant Loop Trail – Grizzly Giant loop from Mariposa Grove

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Grizzly Giant Loop Trail – Grizzly Giant loop from Mariposa Grove

03:16

11.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yosemite Wilderness

Yosemite National Park

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993 m

Grizzly Giant Loop Trail

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The Grizzly Giant Loop Trail winds through a forest of impressive giant sequoias, including the Grizzly Giant and the California Tunnel Tree. The trail in summer is hot, dusty, and …

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1.50 km

California Tunnel Tree

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It is really impressive to be so close to the trees. Considering that some of them are over 1000 years old and have already survived some fires.

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1.62 km

Grizzly Giant

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The Grizzly Giant is one of the largest giant sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove.

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1.96 km

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

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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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2.07 km

Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park

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Exciting impressions of how these giants have held their own despite the forest fire two years ago.

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2.08 km

Bachelor and Three Graces

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Here you can marvel at 4 wonderful splendid specimens.

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9.36 km

Mariposa Grove Shuttle Bus Stop

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The shuttle bus comes from the car park every 15-20 minutes. It is particularly important to note that you now need to register for Yosemite NP because the park is …

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9.38 km

Big Trees Loop Trail, Mariposa Grove

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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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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

3.13 km

1.32 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

3.18 km

1.62 km

564 m

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 28 October

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Comments

April 9, 2023,Yosemite: Mariposa Grove

Finally back in nature. And what a stunningly beautiful area.
It was kind of surreal - to be out and about in shorts on sometimes 1-2 meters of snow cover. But the sun is shining and it is warm from above - icy cold air comes from below.
We actually wanted to start at the bus stop and then to …

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October 6, 2021,Yosemite Mariposa Grove

Very nice afternoon hike, our hikers were able to convince South African friends to come along, but the two turned back after 3 km and we were still amazed by a few impressively large trees ...
You shouldn't wear white shoes on this hike 😂

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January 4, 2025,Grizzly Giant - Yosemite National Park

In winter you have to hike over from the main parking lot. From April to November 30th there is a free shuttle from the parking lot. Because of the round trip and also because of lack of time we only went to the Grizzly Giant. If you have more time you can enjoy it for longer. It is a wonderful …

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September 18, 2023,🇺🇲 Mariposa Grove Yosemite NP

There are also sequoias in Yosemite NP👍. The trail in Mariposa Grove directly at the southern park entrance, which we also used to enter from our accommodation in Oakhurst, has many variations, is well developed and also well signposted here. The most powerful is the Grizzly Giant - with really huge gnarled branches it lives up to its name. Further …

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