A Visual Guide toVisiting Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

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Welcome to Yosemite!This booklet is to help you plan and enjoy your visit.

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Driving to Yosemite There are four highway entrances to Yosemite:

Northern California. This is the shortest route to Yosemite from the north or San Francisco. You can stop to see Crane Flat Meadow and Half Dome Overlook.

Central California. From central California, Highway 140 offers the easiest access to Yosemite Valley. You can see the Historic Railroad Exhibit at El Portal.

Southern California. From southern California, you will probably enter via Highway 41. You can stop at Mariposa Grove, the Wawona Hotel and Tunnel View.

Eastern Sierra. From the east side of the Sierra, take Highway 120 from Lee Vining, cross via Tioga Pass, and enjoy Tenaya Lake, Olmsted Point and many other roadside stops.

Entrance Fees: Access America Pass If you have a disability (aphasia included) your vehicle can enter Yosemite free.

Parking Pass. A parking pass can be obtained at the Visitor Center (see Map) and all park entrances.

Service Animals are allowed everywhere you go. Service animals must be leashed.

Pets must be leashed and are not allowed in buildings or on unpaved trails. Consider leaving your pets at home while in Yosemite.Ranger Programs: See Yosemite Guide, available at entrance stations and the Visitor Center.

Free Shuttles: Shuttles around the Valley are available every 20 minutes.

Camping and Lodging: For camping call 877-444-6777. For in-park hotelsand cabins call 801-559-5000.

Charging Station: Wheelchairs can be charged at park headquarters. Ask at the Visitor Center.

Helpful Hints

Parking

Restroom

Picnic Area

Food Service and Lodging

Free Shuttle Bus available –ask for map

Yosemite AccessibleMap Legend

Yosemite Fall

Yosemite Lodge

Museum

Yosemite Valley Visitor Centerand Museum

HousekeepingCampChapel

Day Use Parking Area

Swinging Bridge

Sentinel Beach

Campground

Medical Clinic

Shower and Laundry

Charging Station

Paved road

Paved trail

Unpaved trail

Yosemite Lodge

Chapel

Museum

Medical Clinic

The Ahwahnee

North Pines

Lower Pines

Upper Pines

Curry Village

Nature Center at Happy Isles

Glacier Point

Yosemite Fall

Mirror Lake

Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and Theater

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Accesssible Picnic Area

Accesssible Food Service and Lodging

Accesssible Campground

Road Accessible to Vehicles with Accessible Placard ONLY

Public Road

Accessible Trail

Trail

Yosemite Valley Shuttle Route and Vehicles with Accessible Placard ONLY

Yosemite Valley Shuttle Route and Public Road

Yosemite Valley Shuttle Route

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Medical Center The Ahwahnee Mirror Lake

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Lower Pines

Upper Pines

Curry Village

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Hiking Trails in Yosemite Valley

Valley Floor: Easy-Moderate walkWheelchair with assistance

Yosemite Falls: Easy walkWheelchair with assistance

Vernal Fall: Steep hikeNo wheelchairs

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Yosemite Accessibility GuideAccessible parking, lodging, tours and activities are available throughout the park.

This visual guide is useful to anyone who prefers simpler sentences, pictures, and symbols over standard text.

For a complete list of accessible services, recreational opportunities and exhibits, pick up a current Yosemite Accessibility Guide available at park entrance stations, Visitor Centers, and online.

www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Contact the park Accessibility Coordinator at:

209-379-1035

Published by theNational Park Service

andYosemite Conservancy