Situated in the southern section of Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove offers some of the best wilderness trails that stay open for hiking and snowshoeing in the winter months.
In the summer when the days are longer, it’s possible to hike any of these available trails. But in the winter with the colder weather, deeper snow, and shorter days, most people hike either the Big Trees Loop or the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail.
At Mariposa Grove, you can enjoy hiking amongst some of the world’s oldest and largest trees that look especially magical in winter when the landscape is covered under a blanket of fresh snow.
This is the most convenient route to take if you’re coming to Yosemite from Southern California cities such as Los Angeles, Fresno, Bakersfield, or anywhere south of Yosemite.
If you’re planning to visit Yosemite in winter for snow activities, be sure to check road conditions and tire chain requirements before heading out there.
It always feels remarkable visiting California’s giant Sequoias that make you feel so small standing next to them. But visiting Sequoias in winter just puts the experience on a whole another level!