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Mariposa Grove

Behind the Wawona Hotel's Moore Cottage, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
+1 209 372 0200
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Type: Hiking Trails, Parks
Traveller Description: Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Walking in a grove of tremendously fat and tall trees is a magical experience.  The diameter of the Grizzly Giant is... more »
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Connecticut
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21 attraction reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We hiked the lower loop and totally enjoyed the experience. The trees are magnificent. We went around 9:00 in the morning and relished the tranquility as there were very few tourists. We went on our own and found it very manageable.

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Cape Town
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Wow, these trees are something else, the Telescope Tree is totally hollow and you can look right up through it and yet it's still alive! Old Grizzly was HUGE and the Clothespin was another amazing tree. It's all uphill to the museum so be prepared for a workout. The tram was very expensive but you did get N audio tour.... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Do yourself a favour just walk up the sealed road to the info and dunny at the top of the hill. Better than the 25 dollar bus ride and much easier with better scenery than the walk trail through all the dead trees ! This is one of the most amazing forests in the world how these giants can live... More

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Buellton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great to see Sequoias this far north. It is not Sequoia National Park but great to see these trees within 90 minutes of Yosemite Valley.

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Brockville, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Take the tram tour its hands down worth it. It's not too long and you get to see so much of the area. Be prepared for all weather. We had to park town below and take a shuttle bus to the top. The temperature change was surprising, even to a Canadian that loves winter. I was a bit skeptical of... More

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Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
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17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Our first stop to Yosemite and what a great place to start. These trees are amazing and it's hard to believe how long they've been around. Make sure you visit the tunnel tree after the Grizzly Giant.

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Titusville
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96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

By choosing this option you get the guided tour up with valuable information and the pleasure of walking down about 2 miles. early in the am is best, but check the weather report, plan on layered clothing, bring bug spray, comfortable shoes, binoculars and a good camera. expect to see wild life. Deer love this area as do ground squirrels... More

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UK
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25 attraction reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We were given great advice - go ealry before the crowds if you are happy to walk - most of the best trees are down in teh valley - then its a steep walk upwards - but various cut off points down - get the map from the bottom

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TN
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We took the tram tour and found it very convenient since we travelled with two small kids. The Tram stopped at all major sights, narrated history and provided key information that I would not have known otherwise. The trees, the entire sceneray awes you. If you are in that area, it is a must do tour. We loved it.

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Slingerlands, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The trees were magnificent. We didn't get out to take a picture because we arrived late. Stop her first, and then go on the tour.

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