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Mariposa Grove Trails - 4 members in 9 triplogs have rated this an average 3.8 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Sep 11 2018
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 11 2018
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking7.41 Miles 1,410 AEG
Hiking7.41 Miles
1,410 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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johnlp
Tortoise_Hiker
exited via the south entrance, making a visit to mariposa grove on the way out
shuttles start running at 8:00; we got there at 7:55 and were able to drive in and park
hiked as much of the trail system as we could, saw almost all of the named trees and the cabin
walked up the road to wawona point
there are hundreds of sequoias in the grove and they are impressive
i found the lighting and contrast a challenge, and wasn't very happy with my photos
posting a few anyway for memories and documentation
a worthy stop and a good exit hike

random thoughts on the trip:
i love the sierras and have been fortunate to be in on these trips with the boys
it's a long drive but i'd like to go back for a few things on my wish list
thanks to denny and john for doing the driving
weather was great - clear skies and cool temps
camping at a moderate elevation was nice (crane flat is about 6,000 feet)
last year we cherry-picked the more epic hikes and got a couple of peaks
this year we selected scenic hikes featured in denny's book and were very happy with our choices
my top three would be ten lakes, north dome and cathedral lakes
good times with good company - thanks guys!
p.s. highly recommend jenny's mexican grill in barstow and the taqueria in selma :) yum!
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Sep 11 2018
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 11 2018
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652
Hiking7.41 Miles 1,410 AEG
Hiking7.41 Miles
1,410 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Grizzly Giants - Mariposa Grove
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johnlp
trekkin_gecko
I didn't think any cars could drive in without special plates. They have a few spots and John got us in right before the shuttles start. No cars after that. Another hike where the early start got us half a hike in before running into people. The lighting for pics was kind of a trade off. Wanted to see the big trees for awhile. Nice touristy hike to finish off a great Yosemite trip. Good times! Thanks John and Kelly, like HAZ, you rock!
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Sep 11 2018
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 11 2018
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking7.41 Miles 1,410 AEG
Hiking7.41 Miles
1,410 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Tortoise_Hiker
trekkin_gecko
Worth a visit if you are in Yosemite. Giant sequoias are giant! Hard to capture with a camera. :)
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May 18 2013
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39 male
 Joined May 30 2008
 Peoria, AZ
Around Yosemite, CA 
Around Yosemite, CA
 
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hippiepunkpirate • Triplogs 658
Hiking4.50 Miles 475 AEG
Hiking4.50 Miles
475 ft AEG
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Bridalveil Fall Trail
Mariposa Grove Trails
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Saw the sights at Yosemite. Did a hike around the Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove, walked around down by the Merced River and around Yosemite Village, also did the short walks to Glacier Point and Bridalveil Falls. Everything was awesome, yet saw just a fraction of what I would've liked to see. Can't wait to go back!
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May 06 2013
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40 male
 Joined Nov 29 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
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jdnevi • Triplogs 76
Hiking1.50 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles   1 Hour      1.50 mph
300 ft AEG
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1st trip
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May 06 2012
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66 male
 Joined Aug 16 2009
 Mesa,AZ
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar May 06 2012
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking1.60 Miles 100 AEG
Hiking1.60 Miles
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The drive from the valley was really nice. Great area.
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Sep 05 2011
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44 male
 Joined Feb 17 2010
 Moscow, RU
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
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AndreyP • Triplogs 284
Hiking5.90 Miles 1,395 AEG
Hiking5.90 Miles   2 Hrs   40 Mns   2.21 mph
1,395 ft AEG
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Parking lot - Bachelor and Tree Graces - Grizzly Giant - California Tunnel Tree - Fish Camp trail 0.4 mi and back (shame on those who's drawn the trail map on NPS brochure) - Telescope Tree - Fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree - Museum - Clothespin Tree - Faithful Couple - parking lot.
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Sep 06 2010
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 Guides 9
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44 male
 Joined Feb 17 2010
 Moscow, RU
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
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AndreyP • Triplogs 284
Hiking1.90 Miles 390 AEG
Hiking1.90 Miles   1 Hour   5 Mns   1.75 mph
390 ft AEG
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Hiked the Lower Grove. Took the north trail from parking lot to the first junction, turned east to California Tunnel Tree and Grizzly Giant and returned by the trail along tram route.
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Jun 06 2010
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 Joined Mar 12 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Mariposa Grove TrailsSierra Nevada, CA
Mariposa Grove Trails
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Jun 06 2010
John9L • Triplogs 1,647
Hiking1.00 Miles 100 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
100 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Grizzly Giants - Mariposa Grove
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On our way into the park, we made a quick detour over to the Mariposa Grove. Cheryl and I spent an hour or so exploring the area. The trees were very impressive! We saw the major sites...Bachelor and Three Graces, The Grizzly Giant and Tunnel Tree. This is a great area and you can see most of it within an hour or two.
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