Yosemite trail maps work best when you choose the area first. Yosemite Valley, Wawona and Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point, and the Tioga Road high country are far apart. A single pin marked “Yosemite” can hide hours of driving. Use these official maps to choose a hike, then check its access and your lodging route.
Start with the National Park Service maps
- Yosemite maps page: park, area, and transportation maps from the National Park Service.
- Yosemite Valley hikes map (PDF): an overview of Valley trailheads and walking routes. Download it before you lose cell service.
- Yosemite hiking areas: browse hikes by region and difficulty. Use the linked area pages for trail details.
- NPS app: interactive maps and offline park information. Download Yosemite content before the drive.
Choose the right part of the park
Yosemite Valley
The Valley has well-known walks and more demanding climbs. Identify your actual trailhead and parking or shuttle stop on the map; the Valley is larger than a hotel address makes it seem. For a short visit, build a day around one area instead of crossing the park repeatedly.
Mariposa Grove and Wawona
The giant sequoias are near the South Entrance, separate from Yosemite Valley. Consult the NPS Wawona hiking information for trails and current access. A stay near Oakhurst or Fish Camp can make this area easier to reach than a stay on the northern approach.
Glacier Point area
Glacier Point Road and trail access are seasonal. The NPS Glacier Point hikes page is a starting point, but check the park’s current road conditions before planning a drive or hike.
Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road
The high country is reached along Tioga Road when it is open. Do not assume a trail is reachable in winter or spring. Some trails are at high elevation, where weather and conditions differ from Yosemite Valley.
Map the drive from your lodging
For Yosemite Valley, compare the west approaches through Groveland (Highway 120), Mariposa or El Portal (Highway 140), and Oakhurst or Fish Camp (Highway 41). For Mariposa Grove, the southern approach can be convenient. An east-side stay near Lee Vining relies on Tioga Road to cross into the park. See our entrance guide and road conditions planning guide before booking.
Before you hike
Check NPS current conditions for closures, weather, and access. Carry a downloaded map, water, and appropriate layers; follow posted trail signs. A map is a planning aid, not a promise that a road or trail is open. Trail information checked September 2026.
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