Yosemite Valley

• Recommended bike loop Yosemite Loop. See ridewithgps for interactive map.
  • Start at the parking lot at the Yosemite Falls Parking googlemaps.
  • Start the ride and head to Lower Yosemite Falls, park our bikes and do a small hike (1mi).
  • Idea we pick up food (pizza at Curry Village Pizza??!)
    • Note: Upon leaving Pizza place and joining Happy Isles, please see Route Clarifications which require us to ride on the road for a few minutes before reaching the section closed to all cars.
  • Then head to Mirror Lake where we do a short walk/hike to see the lake (1mi)
  • Then bike back to the car, where we will see bridges in Points of Interest, and in particular would love to see the Indian Village of Ahwahnee on thw way.
  • (We could take a small detour to see "The Ahwahnee" hotel)
  • Bike back to the parking lot via the Swinging bridge. (that does not swing)
• Total distance is about 9 miles (depending on detour to Ahwahnee),

Mariposa Grove

• Start at Mariposa Grove Welcome plaza
• ⚠️ Uphill 1 direction, may not be suitable for beginner. Consider taking the shuttle instead.
• Bike to Grizzly Giant