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Mariposa Grove

Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park has a series of trails which leads you through massive ancient Sequoia groves. You'll pass the Grizzly Giant and if you hike in about 3 miles, you can reach the fallen tunnel tree. Mariposa Grove is renowned for their giant ancient Sequoias and this trail is likely one you should not skip out on when visiting Yosemite.

Round trip to the fallen tunnel tree and back is about 6 miles, depending on the route you take. On this GPS map, the fallen tunnel tree is located at the top of the northern loop, just before the spur trail leads out from the loop.

Lookout points: There are no real 'lookout points' above the sequoias, but there are a multitude of the ancient sequoias living and dead - along with the grove of sequoias around the ranger station, which dwarf the building. Consider those as your 'view points' for this trail.

Note: The GPS data provided includes an optional loop, as there are various trails that branch out and loop back, so the total mileage and GPS mileage do not line up one-to-one.
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Know Before You Go

  • Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park features ancient Sequoia groves, including the Grizzly Giant and Fallen Tunnel Tree.
  • The round trip hike to the Fallen Tunnel Tree is approximately 6 miles, with various optional loop trails available.
  • While lacking traditional lookout points, the trail offers impressive views of the giant Sequoias, living and dead.
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Distance
6.0 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
3 hrs
Elev. Gain
1,040'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 06, 2014
Updated
June 16, 2018

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Total Change
1,199'
Ascent
1,040'
Descent
30'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.504021, -119.60817
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.501453, -119.610643

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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5.0 miles / 8.0 km
August 25, 2014
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5.0 miles / 8.0 km
May 11, 2014
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