Route Overview
From Yosemite's waterfalls to Sequoia's giant trees to Death Valley's otherworldly landscapes. California's incredible park diversity in one week.
Itinerary
Scenic drive to Yosemite Valley. Afternoon Valley View and El Capitan Meadow. Sunset at Tunnel View.
Tunnel View
Valley View
El Capitan Meadow
Full day in the Valley: Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Bridalveil Fall. Optional Mist Trail to Vernal Fall (strenuous).
Yosemite Falls Trail (Lower)
Mirror Lake
Mist Trail to Vernal Fall
Bridalveil Fall
Sunrise at Glacier Point, hike Sentinel Dome, afternoon among giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove.
Glacier Point Sunrise
Sentinel Dome
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Drive south through California's Central Valley. Afternoon in Kings Canyon - scenic byway to Road's End.
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
Roaring River Falls
General Sherman Tree (largest living thing), Congress Trail loop, Moro Rock climb, drive through the Tunnel Log.
General Sherman Tree
Congress Trail Loop
Moro Rock
Tunnel Log
Epic drive through Owens Valley with Sierra Nevada views. Enter Death Valley from the west. Sunset at Zabriskie Point.
Zabriskie Point Sunset
Sunrise at Dante's View, explore Badwater Basin (lowest point in North America), Artist's Palette. Drive to Las Vegas for flights.
Dante's View Sunrise
Badwater Basin
Artist's Palette
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Days
20
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
1
Times Used
Best Season
April-May or September-October. Avoid Death Valley in summer!
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