Half-day and full-day group hikes are offered from early June through early October for hikers of all experience levels. Bring a small backpack with at least 2 liters of water (some situations require more), snacks, lunch, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and extra layers.
To make your Yosemite Group Hiking reservation use the “Check Rates” box in the upper right corner of the page, or call 209.372.8344.
Group Hikes at Yosemite
Adventure Hike – Mirror Lake Loop/Snow Creek
Available only on Sundays and Fridays
Join a friendly Yosemite Mountaineering School Guide on this beautiful hike into Tenaya Canyon, going around Mirror Lake. Depending on the group’s interests and activity level we’ll have the option of exploring some of the Snow Creek trail to get above the tree line for some amazing views. This hike is six to eight miles, so be sure to bring lunch, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and extra layers.
| June 1 through October 3, 2021 | |
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| Day of Week | Sundays and Fridays |
| Time | 9:30 am |
| Meeting Place | Yosemite Mountaineering School in Curry Village |
| Duration | 8 hours, covering a moderate to strenuous 6-8 miles |
| Cost | $85.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
Full-Day Adventure Hike - Nevada Falls
Available only Tuesdays
This hike will venture up one of the most popular trails in Yosemite Valley, the Mist Trail. One of our kind and helpful guides will lead this trip from our office in Curry Village, through Happy Isles and up to Vernal then Nevada Falls. Get your fill of waterfalls and mist!
*Please note that under National Park Guidelines the Mist Trail is limited to one way foot traffic due to COVID-19. Once we begin this trail we will not be able to turn around until we at least reach the John Muir Trail located above Vernal Falls passed Clark Point.
| June 1st through October 3rd, 2021 | |
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| Days of Week | Tuesdays |
| Time | 9:30 am |
| Meeting Place | Yosemite Mountaineering School located in Curry Village |
| Duration | 6 hours, covering 6+ moderate to strenuous miles |
| Cost | $85.00 per person |
| Ages | 12+ |
Bike-to-Hike Guided Group Tours
Whether you choose to rent a bike from us or bring your own, there’s no better way to explore Yosemite Valley’s floor. You’ll start your day with a bike ride past Yosemite’s most famous natural landmarks as you head to the trailhead. Once there, you’ll park your bike and begin your hike. Your guide will teach you about Yosemite’s natural history, geology and ecology along the way. Bicycle rentals are available at Curry Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stands. The cost of bike rental is not included in the cost of the Bike-to-Hike Tour.
| June 1st through October 3rd, 2021 | |
| Days of Week | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Time | 9:00 am, except Thursday at 2:00 pm |
| Meeting Place | Curry Village Bike Stand |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Cost | $35.00 per person |
Set at a leisurely pace with plenty of time to pause for pictures or relaxation, Discovery Hikes are perfect for novice hikers—or anyone just to enjoy themselves in nature. There will be plenty of stops along the way to watch rock climbers, take pictures and just explore at your own pace. We keep the group sizes small and tailor them to the group’s interests and hiking level. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
| June 1st through October 3rd, 2021 | |
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| Days of Week | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Meeting Place & Time | Monday & Saturday - Yosemite Valley Lodge Amphitheater at 1:00 pm Wednesday - Ahwahnee Hotel Front Desk at 1:00 pm Thursday - Ahwahnee Hotel Front Desk at 9:00 am |
| Duration | 3.5 hours, covering roughly 3-4 miles |
| Cost | $60.00 per person |
