Tuolumne Meadows It's open seasonally, sometimes not until after the first hikers pass through. The Tuolumne Meadows Post Office is located in the same building as the store and grill. Its phone number is 209-372-8236.

Likewise, people ask, how do you get to Tuolumne Meadows?

Getting There: From Yosemite Valley, take highway 120 ten miles (16.8 km) to the Crane Flat turnoff onto Tioga Road, then take Tioga Road 38 miles (61 km) east to reach the meadows. From Yosemite's east entrance at Tioga Pass, take the Tioga Road west 8 miles (13 km) to the meadows.

Additionally, can you drive to Tuolumne Meadows? Getting to Tuolumne Meadows If you're driving from the Yosemite Valley, take CA Hwy 120 west to Tuolumne Meadows. You can see where it is on this Yosemite map. In summer, you can take a shuttle bus to Tuolumne Meadows from the Valley or use the YARTS Highway 120 bus. Both charge a small fare.

Similarly, it is asked, is Tuolumne Meadows Open 2019?

There are no visitor services available along Tioga Road. The Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, Wilderness Center, and the Tuolumne Meadows Campground remain closed. Opening dates for the 2019 season have not been determined. Restroom facilities will be available 5 miles east of Crane Flat Junction and at Tioga Pass.

How do you get to Tuolumne Meadows in winter?

Cross-country Skiing: Tuolumne Meadows can be accessed in the winter via cross-country skis. Various routes can be taken, though most skiers begin from Highway 120, 5 miles east of Lee Vining or from the Snow Creek trailhead in Yosemite Valley. During winter, rangers residing in Tuolumne Meadows provide weekly updates.

What is there to do in Tuolumne Meadows?

Day Hikes in Tuolumne Meadows
  • Tuolumne Meadows: Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge (easy) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) round-trip; 1 hour.
  • Lyell Canyon via the John Muir Trail (easy)
  • Elizabeth Lake (moderate)
  • Gaylor Lakes (moderate)
  • Cathedral Lakes (moderate)
  • Mono Pass (moderate)
  • Glen Aulin (moderate)
  • Dog Lake and Lembert Dome (moderate)

How far is Yosemite from Tuolumne Meadows?

55 miles

How do you pronounce Tuolumne Meadows?

The word "Tuolumne" is pronounced "too-AH-lum-ee".

Pronounce Names.

Pronunciation: too-all-oh-mee
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How do I get to Glacier Point?

To Get There When open, you can drive to Glacier Point by traveling on the Wawona Road (the continuation of Highway 41 within the park)—either north from Wawona or south from Yosemite Valley. After traveling about 13 miles, turn on to the Glacier Point Road at the Chinquapin intersection.

What highway is Tioga Pass?

State Route 120

How do I get to Yosemite Valley?

Public transportation from Fresno to Yosemite is available via the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS). San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 2 ½ hours to Big Oak Flat entrance via Highway CA 120, 3 ½ hours to heart of Yosemite Valley. 4-5 hours to Tuolumne Meadows.

Where can I hike in Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite's 10 Best Hikes
  • Half Dome via the Mist Trail. Yosemite Valley.
  • Four Mile Trail. Yosemite Valley.
  • Yosemite Falls Trail. Yosemite Valley.
  • Panorama Trail. Glacier Point Rd.
  • The Pohono Trail. Glacier Point Rd.
  • Cathedral Lakes. Tioga Rd.
  • Mono Pass. Tioga Rd.
  • Glen Aulin Trail to the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Tioga Rd.

Is Tioga Pass still open?

The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park, from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass) is usually closed from November through late May or early June. (View a list of opening and closing dates.) When the Tioga Road is closed, alternate routes are available to get to various destinations.

Is Highway 120 Tioga Pass open?

(Highway 120, the continuation of the Tioga Road outside the park, is often closed in winter from Tioga Pass to five miles west of Lee Vining.) All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Hetch Hetchy, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.

Is Tioga Pass open?

Tioga Road opened to traffic during limited hours on June 21 and to unrestricted travel on July 1, 2019. Opening operations for 2020 will begin on or about April 15, 2020.

Is there snow at Yosemite?

Snow (water content) is 68% of average for the Tuolumne River basin and 59% of average for the Merced River basin for this time of year.

How far is Yosemite from San Francisco?

Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco, about 300 miles northwest of Los Angeles and a little more than 400 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The park is a three to four-hour drive from San Francisco and about six hours from Los Angeles.

How do you pronounce Yosemite?

Yosemite National Park It is not “Yo-SE-mi-nee” or “YO-se-MIGHT.” But rather “Yoh-sem-it-ee.” At the end, don't forget to say the “t."

Is Tuolumne Meadows Campground open?

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is at 8,600 feet, and its seasonal operation depends on snowpack. Generally this campground is open from July through the end of September.

What months does it snow in Yosemite?

At the higher elevations, snow may fall as early as September or October. The snow pack increases during the winter months and reaches maximum depth in mid-March. In Yosemite Valley, the first snow of the season usually falls sometime after November 1.

Is Tioga Road in Yosemite open?

Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road Will Open for the Season on Monday, May 21, 2018. Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) will open for the season to all vehicular traffic on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:00 am.

Are there showers at Tuolumne Meadows?

The Tuolumne Meadows Lodge has public showers in summer only with very restricted hours. There are no public showers in Wawona. All showers require a fee.