What months is Tioga Pass open?


What months is Tioga Pass open? Stay on trails to protect growing plants and plan for wet feet. Marked trails may be hard or impossible to follow; hikers should have GPS, as well as map and compass (and know how to use them). Tioga Road is typically open to vehicles from late May or June until sometime in November.


Is Tioga Road open year round?

A: Tioga Road, Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove Road close seasonally in the winter to vehicular traffic. Tioga Road is closed just past the entrance to the Tuolumne Grove (the trees are accessible year-round) all the way to the Tioga park entrance on the other side.


Is Tioga Road worth it?

There are so many incredible hiking trails along Tioga Road that offer spectacular views. Hiking in Yosemite's “high country” is perfect for the day-hiker who wants to escape the crowds of the Yosemite Valley and enjoy the serene beauty of the Yosemite Wilderness and breathe in the fresh alpine air.


How long does it take to drive across Tioga Pass?

Tioga Pass: 1.75 hours.


Is Tioga Pass open in November?

Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park, from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass) is usually closed from November through late May or early June.


Is October too cold for Yosemite?

October Weather in Yosemite At relatively low elevations like Wawona or Yosemite Valley, October's high temperatures average around 71°F (22°C). That's a perfect temperature for hiking or rock climbing. However, average nighttime temperatures drop to an average of 51°F (11°C).


What is the best month to visit Yosemite?

May through September is the most popular time in Yosemite These months correspond with the best weather and are also when all the roads, trails, lodging, shuttles and attractions in the park are open. That includes its most famous drive, Tioga Rd, a 64-mile-long scenic byway that closes when the snow begins to fall.


Does Tioga Pass close in the winter?

Tioga Road. Tioga Road closes due to snow, usually from sometime in November through late May or early June. The road closure extends from the Tuolumne Grove, just east of Crane Flat, to Tioga Pass Entrance Station.


Is Tioga Pass open in October?

Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park, from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass) is usually closed from November through late May or early June.


Is everything open in Yosemite in October?

Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station is open only during daylight hours (approximately) and some roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.


What hikes are open in Yosemite winter?

Most of the trails in Yosemite Valley that don't lead up the valley walls are open year round. Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, and the Vernal-Fall-footbridge section of the Mist Trail are all hikable, except after unusually heavy snowfalls.


Will Tioga Pass open 2023?

Tioga Road opened on Saturday, July 22, 2023. While vault and portable toilets are available, there is no water, no store or food service, and no fuel. Be sure to bring all the food and water you need. The visitor center and wilderness center in Tuolumne Meadows are open.


Is Tioga Pass open in winter?

Tioga Road closes due to snow, usually from sometime in November through late May or early June.