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Hiking in Yosemite - Yosemite National Park

Lower Yosemite Fall full of water in spring
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Hiking in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park
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Fees: No

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32°F 0°C · Heavy Snow
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Park Closure

Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are temporarily closed

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Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are temporarily closed due to a forecast of snow. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions in the park.
Park Closure

Tioga Road is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions

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Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions in the park.
Park Closure

Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are temporarily closed due to snow

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Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road temporarily closed due to snow. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions in the park.
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No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads

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Overnight parking is not allowed on Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road, including all parking lots reachable from these roads.
Park Closure

Glacier Point Road is closed due to the Dome Fire until 10/10 at 7 am

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The Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona. Glacier Point Road is closed until Saturday, October 10, at 7 am because of reduced visibility along the road due to smoke and to safely allow firefighting operations. Additionally, there are some trail closures south of Glacier Point Road.. Smoky conditions are possible at times.
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Dome Fire causing minimal impacts

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The Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible.
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Yosemite Traffic Updates

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When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.

About this activity

From a short walk to the base of a waterfall to a multi-day hike deep into the Yosemite Wilderness, taking a hike is one of the best ways to experience Yosemite's spectacular scenery. Yosemite has an extensive network of over 800 miles of hiking trails.

From a short walk to the base of a waterfall to a multi-day hike deep into the Yosemite Wilderness, taking a hike is one of the best ways to experience Yosemite's spectacular scenery. Yosemite has an extensive network of over 800 miles of hiking trails.

Explore detailed trailhead information in the Hiking Trails section of this app or on the website.

As you are planning your trip, be aware that many trailheads are only accessible by car seasonally. Glacier Point Road is typically open from May to November. Tioga Road is typically open from late May or June to November. Seasonal road closures are dependent on conditions and vary each year. Check historical road opening and closing dates, or find the current road status.

For those wanting to explore further, almost 95% of Yosemite is designated Wilderness, offering endless opportunities for adventure, solitude, and connection. In order to protect these wild places and provide an outstanding hiking experience, wilderness permits are required for all overnight trips. Learn more about obtaining a wilderness permit.

Things to Remember While Hiking

  • Stay on trails: taking shortcuts causes trail erosion--and is both dangerous and illegal.
  • Carry (and drink) plenty of water: a leading cause of injuries on the trail is dehydration. Be sure to treat river, stream, lake, or spring water.
  • Pets and bicycles are only permitted on bike paths.
  • Horses and mules have the right of way on trails.
  • Pack out what you pack in.
  • Trails are not maintained nor are they regularly patrolled: travel carefully and at your own risk.
  • Smoking while traveling on trails is prohibited, though you may smoke while stopped except when fire restrictions are in effect. (Crush out and dispose of cigarette butts in a trash receptacle.)

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Fees
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Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
32°F0°C
Heavy Snow
SW 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 100%
Tonight
16°F-9°C
Heavy Snow
W 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 100%
Saturday
34°F1°C
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 1%
Saturday Night
23°F-5°C
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 3 mph4 km/h
Sunday
36°F2°C
Partly Sunny
SSE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 4%
Sunday Night
25°F-4°C
Snow
SSE 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 92%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Official forecast
Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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This Afternoon
32°F0°C
Heavy Snow

Snow. Cloudy. High near 32, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

SW 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 100%
Tonight
16°F-9°C
Heavy Snow

Snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 16, with temperatures rising to around 19 overnight. Wind chill values as low as 14. West wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

W 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 100%
Saturday
34°F1°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

SW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 1%
Saturday Night
23°F-5°C
Mostly Cloudy

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 18. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

ESE 3 mph4 km/h
Sunday
36°F2°C
Partly Sunny

Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

SSE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 4%
Sunday Night
25°F-4°C
Snow

Snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

SSE 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 92%
Monday
28°F-2°C
Snow

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

SSW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 92%
Monday Night
12°F-11°C
Light Snow Likely

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

NE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 56%
Tuesday
26°F-3°C
Slight Chance Light Snow

A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

SW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 18%
Tuesday Night
12°F-11°C
Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow

A chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

SE 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 54%
Wednesday
26°F-3°C
Heavy Snow

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

S 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 94%
Wednesday Night
18°F-8°C
Heavy Snow

Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

SW 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 94%
Thursday
25°F-4°C
Light Snow Likely

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

WSW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 63%
Thursday Night
11°F-12°C
Chance Light Snow

A chance of snow before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

NE 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 32%

Weather alerts

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued November 13 at 10:30AM PST until November 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Widespread Moderate Impacts with total snow accumulations up to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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