Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
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Clint S
Ellijay, GA382 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was a crowded place and a tough walk to look at big trees. There are better places to go view scenery of the park. Big trees. Really big trees of course but nothing special.
Written 2 August 2023
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Mats S
Oslo16 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A great place to see giant sequoias. Some are close to the trails and give great photo ops. Nice family friendly trails. Lots of shade when it’s hot.
Written 30 June 2023
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tracey k
Redmond, WA628 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
So, we are camping at El Portal with friends. We had just visited Sequoia National Park and driven down. Friends never seen a sequoia tree. For various reasons we end up at Tuolumne Grove. Merced grove is closed, mariposa drive time too much. To be fair, friends happy with excursion. I was just…sad. This example of leftover sequoias just….nothing like SNP. Still., if this is the only sequoia you can get to, easy enough, but you will work up some heat on Mile walk uphill from the grove to the parking lot. Certainly some nice photographs to be had. I would say in conclusion, go to Mariposa Grove.
Written 18 September 2022
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J M
East Lyme, CT81 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This was our third stop on our way down Tioga Pass. We weren’t able to stop at Mariposa Grove so this was our best option to see the sequoias. The whole trip is about 3 miles round trip. Obviously the hill back to the parking lot is harder to walk then the trip down. We had a bottle of water and we’re just fine. There’s Fallen Giant, Dead Giant Tunnel Tree and a dozen or more big Sequoias. My kids loved crawling through the hollow trees and staring at the sheer enormity of the sequoias. There are benches at the bottom that families were eating at and a few places to sit and rest. Not many though. Definitely worth the hike. We’re from the Northeast and while we have some mighty oaks and pines, they are nothing like the giant sequoias.
Written 24 August 2022
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badmaru
San Jose, CA260 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Tuolumne Grove is an awesome plane to visit even in the winter. The area is so beautiful and quiet especially in the winter. We did not wear snowshoes, but still managed to do some hiking. If you have then, definitely bring them to make it easier. If you have young kids, a sled makes a big difference. Our kiddo enjoyed the trail because she didn’t have to hike and she got to sled.
Written 1 May 2022
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SAI_Traveller_2015
Hyderabad, India276 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Visited grove couple of weeks back. Please carry food and water. Walk is close to 5 miles if you wish to see fallen trees and complete the loop.
Will take 4-5 hours.
Will take 4-5 hours.
Written 26 April 2022
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Kathrine
Pennsylvania574 contributions
Oct 2021
If this is your only chance to see Sequoias, then do this hike. If you plan to go to Sequoia NP, then skip this. There are not many sequoias (maybe 8 in total) at the bottom of the mile+ hike down the hill with an elevation difference of 400'. Take water. The sign says allow 2-3 hours and they mean it. It's easy to go down, but coming up could be/might be challenging for some even though the path is somewhat paved.
Written 30 October 2021
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Bidule05
France1,604 contributions
Sep 2020
In Yosemite national park, we hiked the fine Tuolumne Grove Trail (round trip: 2.5 miles, 500-feet elevation gain on return trip; duration: 1.5 hours).
We were amazed by the wonderful and majestic mature giant sequoias, especially the famous “Tunnel sequoia”. We learnt that the tunnel was gauged into the dead giant sequoia in 1878!
We were amazed by the wonderful and majestic mature giant sequoias, especially the famous “Tunnel sequoia”. We learnt that the tunnel was gauged into the dead giant sequoia in 1878!
Written 10 May 2021
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1991KEB
Navarre, FL1,413 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was a fun walk, about a mile of switch backs and a 400 foot elevation drop, a 10 percent elevation drop. There was snow in several areas to wear correct shoes. The sequoia's were beautiful but remember you have to back up once you get to the bottom.
Written 9 April 2021
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Joseph Robba
Charlotte, NC2,198 contributions
Sep 2020
It was a bucket list item for my wife to see some Sequoias on our trip to the Sierras, and unfortunately the Mariposa grove was closed due to the Creek Fire. We opted to check out the Tuolumne Grove, as it was one of the few areas that had Sequoias and was open.
I'll say that the grove itself is a bit disappointing. I believe there are about 7-8 Sequoias in total, which is a touch underwhelming, when we originally were hoping to see multiple Sequoias all the in the same place. We brought our young kids (ages 8, 5, and 2), and I would say at least for us, it was a bit much to hike down there and back for everyone. The hike down to the Grove isn't bad, but the hike back is mostly uphill, and proved to be quite challenging for us with the kids. The hike itself is not a hard hike, it's just a bit long for the little ones, and having to drag them and backpacks with camera equipment/snack and water, made the trek challenging.
I personally was underwhelmed by this particular grove. The Sequoias themselves, though few, are impressive. There is a dead tree tunnel that our kids enjoyed seeing, but overall It was a long walk down, and a long walk back, for very little.
I'll say that the grove itself is a bit disappointing. I believe there are about 7-8 Sequoias in total, which is a touch underwhelming, when we originally were hoping to see multiple Sequoias all the in the same place. We brought our young kids (ages 8, 5, and 2), and I would say at least for us, it was a bit much to hike down there and back for everyone. The hike down to the Grove isn't bad, but the hike back is mostly uphill, and proved to be quite challenging for us with the kids. The hike itself is not a hard hike, it's just a bit long for the little ones, and having to drag them and backpacks with camera equipment/snack and water, made the trek challenging.
I personally was underwhelmed by this particular grove. The Sequoias themselves, though few, are impressive. There is a dead tree tunnel that our kids enjoyed seeing, but overall It was a long walk down, and a long walk back, for very little.
Written 10 October 2020
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Carla K
jacksonville2 contributions
Is the Tuolumne Grove Trailhead accessible during the winter? Searches have shown that Tioga Rd is closed after October and I plan to do a Viator tour in January that meets there.
PacificNWFamily
Washington State100,769 contributions
The closure gate for Tioga Road is east of the parking lot for Tuolumne Grove. Tuolumne Grove will be accessible in January.
HoneyMoon2018
Pietrasanta, Italy
Ciao ! Ho letto che il sentiero si biforca a destra (Aspen Valley Road) e a sinistra (Big Oak Flat) così mi domandavo quale dei due sentieri è migliore ? Grazie
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maria b
Livorno503 contributions
Mi scuso per il ritardissimo nella risposta ma vedo solo adesso il messaggio; anche io concordo che la scelta dipende dal tempo che hai a disposizione, non mi ricordo quale sia il più corto(quello che ho fatto io) ma nelle indicazioni è ben evidenziato il tempo di percorrenza di entrambi. La sequoia a tunnel si trova in quello più breve ma, non mi farei condizionare da questo nella scelta perchè non è poi così bella ed emozionante come le altre sequoie vive.
lilisoi
Buenos Aires, Argentina157 contributions
Buenos dias, voy a estar en Febrero por la zona, y como lei que Yosemite es complicado, queria ir a Mariposa Grove a ver por lo menos las Sequoias, esta bien o hay nieve?, donde me alojo ?, estoy viniendo de San Francisco, gracias!
Maximilian H
Gothenburg, Sweden900 contributions
Hi, just for clarification. You park the car at the Tuolumne Grove Trailhead and then you walk about 20 minutes to the high trees and then back?
Ironclad35
Macau, China42 contributions
Yes. The trail head will take a little bit longer than twenty minutes, especially going back up.
annabelhewitt
Riverside, CA1 contribution
Can I take a stroller? Or would a wagon be better to take? ( have a little one to take on the trail)
Tom_em_1
Basking Ridge, NJ79 contributions
It is a tarmac road, so a stroller should be ok, but it is very hilly
Livelifeoutloud
Charleston, SC102 contributions
Hi, Live out. What would you like to know about this attraction?
How do we get to this trail head? I heard the Tioga Road is still closed? Do you think this is appropriate for an 8 year old? Thanks for your help! Best, Candy
Ironclad35
Macau, China42 contributions
It's easy to find and the trail head is well marked, and the trail itself is paved.
It's easy going down, but make sure you bring enough water, as the hike back up is a bit difficult.
An 8 year old should be able to handle it.
rupa124
Houston, TX6 contributions
Will this be open to visit early May 2017?
PacificNWFamily
Washington State100,769 contributions
Tuolumne Grove is open year round.
Eva J
Sunnyvale, CA
Are dogs allowed if controlled on leash?
Yes, on the main trail (there are some side loops where dogs aren't allowed). From the Yosemite NPS website:
"There are a few additional (very obscure and unsigned) places where pets are allowed:
- Wawona: Wawona Meadow Loop, Chowchilla Mountain Road, and Four Mile and Eleven Mile fire roads (but not the Four Mile Trail in Yosemite Valley).
- Hodgdon Meadow: Carlon Road from the trailhead to Hodgdon Meadow and on the Old Big Oak Flat Road from Hodgdon Meadow to Tuolumne Grove parking lot."
xYeahMonx
Birmingham UK7 contributions
Is this trail safe to walk ie no wildlife will jump on us :)
CharlitaEU
Geneva, Switzerland160 contributions
It's a paved road... very unlikely you will encounter any wild animals, as too many stupid humans around :)
Dean O
Arizona15 contributions
We will be visiting in late May. Will this area be open? It seems like I read somewhere it doesn't open until June. Thanks!
PacificNWFamily
Washington State100,769 contributions
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is open year round. The closure gate of Tioga Road is past the parking lot for Tuolumne Grove.
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