Yosemite Family Multisport
- Glorious hikes to thundering waterfalls, alpine meadows and spectacular panoramas
- Glean secrets of Yosemite Valley from a local naturalist
- Walk amid the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite's largest stand of these ancient trees
- Kid-friendly rock climbing class in Yosemite Valley
- Ahwahnee Hotel, the best way to stay in the valley
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Nature's Glorious Spectacle in the Sierra Nevada
You probably know the names. The Sierra Nevada. Half Dome. El Capitan. Bridalveil Fall. And maybe you've seen the photographs or had an Ansel Adams poster hanging in your college dorm. That's Yosemite. Everybody's heard the names but who's really explored them? Who has stood in awe of Bridalveil Fall? Watched pro climbers take on El Capitan? Hiked through Yosemite Valley? Because the thing is, if you're going to hang pictures of Yosemite on your walls, wouldn't it be great if they had your family in them? Well, here's your chance.
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1 Walk amid the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite's largest stand of these ancient trees 
The landscape shifts from urban to pastoral to alpine on our scenic drive from San Francisco to the Sierra Nevada.
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2 Splendid bike ride to thundering waterfalls, mountain meadows and spectacular panoramas Get acquainted with the Sierra National Forest on a fun-filled spin along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway to Jones Store, a historic supply depot full of local charm In the mood for some R&R? Kick back at the lodge, lounge by the pool or perhaps indulge at the spa.
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3 The historic Ahwahnee Hotel, the best way to stay in the valley Set out on foot from Glacier Point, savoring air perfumed with ponderosa and cedar, and relishing views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada Climb to the top of immense granite-faced Sentinel Dome.
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4 Adults glean secrets of Yosemite Valley from a local naturalist while the younger set takes a rock-climbing class on the world-famous granite walls of the Valley In the afternoon, explore the valley any way you choose: visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, hike to the falls, bike with your family or float down the Merced River.
Days
5-6 Time to explore one of Yosemite's hidden gems 
Hike through Hetch Hetchy Valley, once called "Yosemite Valley's twin sister" and now the site of a reservoir that provides drinking water to much of Northern California Enjoy family-friendly activities like bocce ball and ping-pong or simply relax under the stars in the saltwater pool or the hot tub Cap off the week with a hike to Carlon Falls in a hidden corner of the park.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
Our Backroads trip in Yosemite was an experience of a lifetime for our family. The activities, accommodations, cuisine and leaders were beyond exceptional. Over and over again, Backroads delivered!- Glastonbury, CT
The guides were EXCELLENT. I fell in love with Yosemite!- Las Vegas, NV
I really loved how the extra food and perishables were donated along the way to the museum staff, search and rescue teams, rangers, etc. that is really thoughtful and true to the values i'd expect from Backroads. Very impressive and really nice to know it wasn't wasted!- Peoria, IL
Premiere & Casual Inns*
Tenaya Lodge
Fish Camp (2 nights) A family-friendly mountain resort near Yosemite's South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa)
Ahwahnee Hotel
Yosemite Village (1 night) A National Historic Landmark - and as much an icon of Yosemite as Half Dome - the Ahwahnee features elaborate stained-glass windows, etched stone floors, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, carved wood paneling, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)
Evergreen Lodge
Groveland (2 nights) Elegantly rustic and welcoming cabins nestled amid towering pines on the western border of Yosemite. (pool)
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This Trip Is Rated Level 1-3
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Walking | 4.0 | 800 | ||||||||
| 2 | Biking | 9* | 400 | 31* | 900 | ||||||
| Biking | 15* | 400 | |||||||||
| 3 | Walking | 4.3* | 1200 | 5.5* | 1500 | ||||||
| 4 | Walking | 4.4 | 200 | ||||||||
| Other | Optional hiking, biking, museum visit | ||||||||||
| Other | Naturalist guided walk (3 hours) | ||||||||||
| Kids | Rock climbing (5 hours) | ||||||||||
| 5 | Biking | 10* | 300 | 30 | 1700 | ||||||
| Walking | 4.8 | 300 | 6.8 | 600 | |||||||
| Other | Nature trail (2 miles) | ||||||||||
| 6 | Walking | 3.6 | 200 | ||||||||
| Other | Oakdale cheese shop visit (1.5 hours) | ||||||||||
On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
* Includes a shuttle
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