This tour begins at the Grizzly Giant Accessible Parking area. Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, this trail features the Grizzly Giant, the largest sequoia tree in the park, the California Tunnel Tree, and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of giant sequoias. This trail is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible.


Grizzly Giant/California Tunnel Tree (easy)
0.26 mile (0.42 km) round-trip; 30-45 minutes


Hours :
From approximately December to March, the Mariposa Grove Road is closed to vehicles and the shuttle no longer operates. The road, along with all trails within the Grove, remain open to hikers, snowshoers, and skiers.

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Getting Here :
Located near Yosemite National Park's South Entrance. Park at the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and take the free shuttle to the Mariposa Grove, when operating. Private vehicles may only enter the Mariposa Grove when the road is open and the shuttle is not operating. Only vehicles displaying a disability placard are permitted to drive into the Grove at any time.

Rules & Regulations :
- Stay on established trails
- Pets are not allowed on hiking trails
- Bears and other wildlife can be present on trails at any time. Feeding or approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal! Be sure to keep your food within arm's reach at all times, or store properly.
- Overnight camping is allowed in the Mariposa Grove from December 1 through April 15, if the Mariposa Grove Road is closed to cars. A wilderness permit is required to camp. Camping is only allowed above the Clothespin Tree.
- In the winter, water is only available at the welcome plaza and pit toilets are available in the Mariposa Grove at the arrival area, near the Grizzly Giant, and near the Mariposa Grove Cabin.

Accessibility :
Vehicles displaying a disability placard can drive to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area or Grizzly Giant Accessible Parking, where designated accessible parking spaces are available.