How to get by car to Mariposa Grove, one of the crown jewels of Yosemite NP?
Located in Mariposa County, in the U.S. state of California, Mariposa Grove Road is a scenic drive leading to Mariposa Grove, the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and home to more than 500 giant sequoia trees.
Where is Mariposa Grove?
Located in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park, in the central part of California, Mariposa Grove is one of Yosemite's main attractions.
How long is the road to Mariposa Grove?
The road is completely paved. Starting near the park's South Entrance on Highway 41, the road is 3.21 km (2.0 miles) long. The road ends at a large parking lot.
Is the Mariposa Grove Road open?
The road closes to cars due to snow, usually from sometime in November or December through sometime in April, at least until March 15th. The road is always closed to motorhomes over 25' in length and to vehicles pulling trailers of any kind and buses over 40 feet.
How steep is the road to Mariposa Grove?
Starting off Highway 41 (Wawona Road), the road has approximately 500 feet in elevation gain, running from 1.565 m (5,134 ft) above sea level to 1.718 m (5,636 ft) asl. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 153 meters. The average gradient is 4.76%.