Yosemite Cabin Information - cross post

[wendybeth]

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here- we'll be taking I-5, but we're assuming we'll have to take one or more smaller highways to get to the entrance- any ideas?

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here- we'll be taking I-5, but we're assuming we'll have to take one or more smaller highways to get to the entrance- any ideas?

Coming from the North? I am sure if you mapquest it, it will say. The thing is to remember some entrances are closed during the winter. Or, rather, through Memorial Day weekend.

The El Portal entrance should be open, we've taken that out to do Hwy'49.

The typical way is the south entrance, we get there through Oakhurst.

See what you get and then come back on here. I would think Alex would be able to tell you, or STC as they would be coming that way.

Also, might be a good idea to carry the number for road conditions so that you can call and check if you are in any doubt about weather/closures.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here- we'll be taking I-5, but we're assuming we'll have to take one or more smaller highways to get to the entrance- any ideas?

OK, I talked to my SIL who has lived in Yosemite for 40+ years. These are her directions from the North or North East.


Take the 5 to Sacramento, transition to the 99 South. At Madera, take the 145 East to the 41. Turn left at the 41 and take the 41 through Coursegold, Oakhurst and Fishcamp and the Park entrance is just past Fish Camp. You'll drive about 45 minutes to an hour until you'll see signs for Badger Pass/Glacier Point (it will probably be a brown sign first that says Badger Pass - Open Glacier Point - Closed) and also for Yosemite West. The Badger Pass/Glacier point road will be on your right and the road for Yosemite West will be on the left. You're going to turn into Yosemite West and follow the cabin map to our cabin.

BTW, they had 12" of snow at Fish Camp yesterday is at 5280'. The cabin is at 5800' so it got at least 12" of snow if not more.

The roads should be clear but there may be snow on the ground.


BTW:
Do NOT go over the speed limit on 41. They are having a ticket frenzy lately. California needs money.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

We'll probably be up for some advice from y'all as to how to approach Yosemite from up here...

Same way as from down here: with an open mind.