National Park Week: Hiking in Yosemite National Park, USA
Avoid the crowds in this Californian iconic wilderness by taking a high-class hike into the backcountry. Aaron Millar laces up his boots…
Well-heeled hiking
In the loop
Finding the spark
Up in the clouds
Make it happen…
Further Information
For more information on Yosemite and Mariposa County, and to plan a visit, go to the Yosemite.com website.
Note: Reservations for Yosemite National Park will be needed for the park from 20 May to 30 September 2022, so be sure to plan ahead – further information can be found here.
Getting around
Hiring a car through a firm such as Affordable Car Hireis the easiest way to get to Yosemite, and useful (though not essential) to have inside the park. Alternatively, YARTS runs buses to the park from Sonora, Merced, Fresno and Mammoth Lakes. Greyhound Buses run from San Francisco to Merced multiple times daily to connect with YARTS. Free shuttlebuses run throughout the park.
Accommodation
The High Sierra camps include breakfast, dinner and lodging. Due to high demand, reservations are available on a lottery basis with applications accepted September and October, and winners notified in January. Any remaining spaces can be booked from the end of January. Please note: The High Sierra Camp is closed for the 2022 season.
Food & drink
Packed lunches can be purchased on site at the High Sierra camps. Take additional snacks, which can be purchased in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows or Crane Flats before setting off. Alcohol is not available at the camps.
Main image: Panoramic view from Glacier Point over Yosemite Valley (Shutterstock)
