Yosemite Reopening Today On Limited Basis

Above, Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View overlook. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Due to a series of heavy snowstorms, Yosemite National Park had been closed to visitors since February 25.

The park will finally reopen on a limited basis starting today.

From the Fresno Bee:

After a long wait, officials at Yosemite National Park said Thursday the park in central California will reopen Saturday, but with minimal public access. 

Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise until sunset, park officials said. 

The best route to take to Yosemite Valley will be Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will also re-open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, but will only be accessible from Highway 120, west of Yosemite and Evergreen Road. 

Other roads, such as Big Oak Flat and Wawona, will still be closed., officials said. Some parts of the paved pedestrian paths in Yosemite Valley are clear of snow, however, other hiking trails are covered in snow. Officials recommend wearing waterproof boots and traction devices since paths can be icy.

Campgrounds are still buried in snow and will not reopen immediately.

To read more, go here.