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Yosemite Family Multisport: Hiking & Biking from the Sierra Foothills to Yosemite Valley

Deep within California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range lies Yosemite National Park, a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, sprawling meadows, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. Immortalized by famed photographer Ansel Adams and cherished by legendary conservationist John Muir, Yosemite is one of our nation’s most stunning national parks and celebrated natural wonders, intimate in feel yet grand in scale. This memorable Backroads family vacation begins with a taste of the Wild West in California’s Gold Country before forging into Yosemite itself. Overnight stays in a mountain resort and a historic lodge are the perfect complement to this inspiring journey. more

Yosemite Family Multisport: Hiking & Biking from the Sierra Foothills to Yosemite Valley

Deep within California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range lies Yosemite National Park, a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, sprawling meadows, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. Immortalized by famed photographer Ansel Adams and cherished by legendary conservationist John Muir, Yosemite is one of our nation’s most stunning national parks and celebrated natural wonders, intimate in feel yet grand in scale. This… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $3,198* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: July, August
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Days 1-2 Fish Camp

Meet in San Francisco and shuttle into the heart of the Sierra Nevada A hike in the famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias reveals to you some of the world’s largest and oldest trees Get acquainted with the Sierra National Forest on a fun-filled spin past an old-west corral to the Big Sandy River Kids embark on an afternoon horseback ride or historic train trip while adults enjoy the lodge’s full-service spa, swimming pools, Jacuzzis or nearby hiking trails.

 

Days 3-6 Yosemite Village

Begin hiking at Glacier Point, with views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada Climb to the top of giant granite-faced Sentinel Dome or descend along a trail that offers views of thundering Nevada and Vernal Falls A layover day in the valley allows ample time for an array of activities - a morning interpretive hike with a local guide, a visit to Bridalveil Falls, a bike ride through the valley, Junior Ranger programs or a horseback ride to Mirror Lake  Shuttle to Tuolumne Meadows for a full day of exploration in the alpine meadows, with rockclimbing for kids and hiking for adults  Revel in stunning views of the valley from the celebrated dining room of the Ahwahnee Savor one last memorable impression of Yosemite on a hike from Camp Four to El Capitan Meadow before heading back to San Francisco.

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