winter activities

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Winter is an extraordinary time of year to visit Yosemite National Park. Witness snow-tipped mountains and enjoy cold-weather activities in the snow such as ice skating, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.

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Winter Sightseeing

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Trails can become extremely slippery and icy during the winter. Snow cleats will add stabilization, can fit on any set of shoes you own, and are incredibly simple to attach and remove.

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Short Winter Walks & Hikes in the Valley

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Cross country skiing and snowshoeing spots

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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Snowshoe up the long winding road to the grove! Badger Pass Ski Area Great spot for winter activities like backcountry and cross-country skiing Glacier Point Road Via 4-mile road.

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Ice skating

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winter activities

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Yosemite National Park

Winter is an extraordinary time of year to visit Yosemite National Park. Witness snow-tipped mountains and enjoy cold-weather activities in the snow such as ice skating, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.

Winter Sightseeing

Tunnel View Cathedral Beach Sentinel/Cook's Meadow Loop

Trails can become extremely slippery and icy during the winter. Snow cleats will add stabilization, can fit on any set of shoes you own, and are incredibly simple to attach and remove.

Hiking in Ice and Snow

Short Winter Walks & Hikes in the Valley

Happy Isles and Fen Lower Yosemite Falls Mirror Lake Mist Trail to Vernal Falls

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing spots

Here are some great spots to take in the winter scenery while you explore!

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Snowshoe up the long winding road to the grove! Badger Pass Ski Area Great spot for winter activities like backcountry and cross-country skiing Glacier Point Road Via 4-mile road.

Ice skating

Curry Village Ice Rink is typically open from mid-November to mid-March, depending on the weather.

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