Travel into the Tuolumne Grove of giant sequoia is limited to foot traffic. Park at the Tuolumne Grove parking area. This moderate to strenuous hike will take approximately 2 hours for the round trip. Nature walks with a ranger to the big trees are offered during the summer. The Tioga Road, generally open from later spring through late fall, offers a 39 mile scenic drive through forests and past meadows, lakes and granite domes between Crane Flat and Tuolumne Meadows.
Many turnouts offer broad and beautiful vistas.
The Yosemite Road Guide is helpful along this route. Tuolumne Meadows is a large, open sub-alpine meadow graced by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic peaks and domes. Picnic areas and miles of hiking trails are available. A hikers' bus and free local shuttle bus service operate during the summer. During the winter, this area is only accessible by cross-country skis or snowshoes.