Yosemite National Park, Nevada · Mariposa County
This unofficial path follows a remnant section of the historic alignment of Big Oak Flat Road into Yosemite Valley. Rock slides and vegetation have overtaken it in several places making the trail difficult to find and traverse in some sections.
This unofficial path follows a remnant section of the historic alignment of Big Oak Flat Road into Yosemite Valley. Rock slides and vegetation have overtaken it in several places making the trail difficult to find and traverse in some sections.
Steep, technical, or long. Requires good fitness and experience.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in Nevada change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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