Trail Updates : We are not responsible if conditions are not as described. We do our best to be accurate, but conditions change constantly and some of our information is received second hand.
Please send us an email if you ride. We will post trail conditions.
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| Yosemite's Trail Crews clear all the trails for hikers and horseback riders |
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| Our many thanks go out to the trail crews in Yosemite. Without these crews, the trails that we love would be impossible to ride. Some of the trees that fall can be 4 - 5 feet in diameter. The crews are sometimes out for 8 days at time clearing the trails.
Please follow rules for stock use when riding the trails in Yosemite: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/stock.htm
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BASS LAKE FORESTRY ROAD AND TRAILS -
Because of the construction at the dam, staging area at the overflow parking lot at the dam is not possible. Construction is scheduled to last until July of 2013. Alternate parking is off of Rd. 426 at the second turnout on the right heading toward the lake and the Forks. You can park in the first turnout, ride up the road until you see a "trail" marked on the left and follow it until you reach the forestry road. At the first turnout, do not block the road for through traffic. That road leads to several residences.
All of the trails have been cleared. The "Spring Cove Trail" has been beautifully cleared. Beware that this is a popular mountain bike trail. This trail has several narrow spots with steep terrain, but is a gorgeous ride with spectacular view of "Shuteye". Skylake Yosemite camp's trails are all clear. The two trails below the forestry road, above Spring Cove campground, are cleared.
If you are planning to be anywhere near the vicinity of the quarry area, please check the PG&E blasting schedule on the dam upgrade web site: http://www.cranevalleydam.com/blasting-schedule
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| Map showing closed area |
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| This map shows the closed areas by the launch ramp and dam overflow parking. Alternate parking on Road 426, at the opposite end of the Bass Lake forestry road trail. There is limited space which is shared with hikers, so please keep this in mind when parking. Do not block the gate.
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We hope this information is accurate and helpful. Please send us an email if you ride any of these trails so that we can keep the information up to date. You can email us @ csnhorsetrails@netptc.net. Thank you & happy trails!
Bass Lake Road - Clear and rideable. See precautions above.
Cowboy Trail - Clear
Crane Valley -
Goat Mountain Lookout - Staging area is very rutted from winter.
Cowboy Trail to Bass Lake Vista - Clear. This trail is possible in the winter months if no low elevation snow storms.
Eastman Lake - About 2 miles or so from Raymond bridge, there is a downed tree. Can be gone over or up and around. If you plan to ride, please bring a hand saw. Thanks Joyce!
Hensley Lake - Clear
San Joaquin River Gorge - Rideable, but needs some tending. Bring along clippers as there are many branches to duck under.
Check below trails for snow conditions before heading out. Always prepare for cold weather.
Trails listed below are closed for the season
Fish Camp Loop -
Kelty Meadow -
Nelder Grove -
Long Meadow Loop -
Old Railroad Grade -
Grey's - Soquel Loop -
Texas Flat - California Meadow Loop -
Old Grand Dad Loop -
Mariposa Grove & Biledo Meadow from Snow Play Area -
Wawona Meadow Loop -
Wawona - Mt. Savage -
Chilnualna Falls -
Yosemite Valley -
Chiquito Lake -
Jackass Lake -
Granite Creek trails -
Dewey Point -
Glacier Point -
Taft Point -
Nevada Falls -
Ostrander Lake -
Wawona Point -
Alder Creek Falls - Deer Camp from Wawona -
Deer Camp from Bridalveil -
Tuolumne Meadows -
Brown's Creek -
Peckinpah Overlook -
White's Cabin -
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| Nelder Grove Loop - Tree across trail |
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Please check with Ranger Stations for current conditions
Eastman Lake Ranger Station - 559 689-3255
Hensley Lake Ranger Station - 559 673-5151
San Joaquin River Gorge BLM - Ranger Station 559 297-0706
Wawona Ranger Station - 209 375-9520
Yosemite Trails Office - 209 372-0576
Yosemite Corrals Office - 209 372-0524
Tuolumne Trails Office - 209 742-8901
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildcond.htm - this is a very interesting page on the yosemite web site. It has a lot of valuable information, but is not updated on a regular basis.
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