Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Yosemite National Park, US

Mariposa Grove is Yosemite’s largest stand of giant sequoias, featuring hundreds of ancient trees such as the Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree. It offers a network of walking trails that let visitors experience some of the world’s biggest and oldest living organisms.

Why choose Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Strolling among these towering redwoods gives you a sense of deep time that city parks can’t match, and the grove’s quiet trails let you pause beneath a canopy that has survived centuries. The experience feels intimate despite the park’s popularity.

Best for: Nature · Families · Photography

Start your Yosemite morning at Mariposa Grove

Spend the morning wandering the giant sequoias, then enjoy a coffee nearby before exploring the rest of the park.

1. Morning — Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
2. 11:30 — Coffee nearby
3. Afternoon — Lunch nearby

Visit tips

• Take the free shuttle from the park entrance to the grove parking lot.
• Begin at the Grizzly Giant trailhead for the shortest, most scenic loop.
• Arrive early in the morning to avoid the midday crowds.
• Allow 2–3 hours for a relaxed walk through the main trail loop.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 2–3 hours
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00
• Category: park
• Rated 4.6 by 1956 reviewers
• Tags: giant sequoias, quiet trails, early start, family friendly

More things to do in Yosemite National Park

• Yosemite Valley
• Glacier Point
• The Ahwahnee
• Tunnel View
• Yosemite Falls
• Bridalveil Fall

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