Nice easy trail with a beautiful view of the hills but HEAVILY trafficked on a Friday afternoon. The permit covers foot and equestrian use of the trail only. Really beautiful landscape views. There are three entrances (west, south and north) that remain open all year round. Also if you make all the way to the top it’s beautiful up there water surrounded by rocks. Visit the Sunol Visitor Center for information about Naturalist-led programs and the self guiding Indian Joe Nature Trail. -- Hetch-Hetchy -- The road into Hetch-Hetchy is heavily damaged and will not be open for a long time. Water is clear and cold, inviting especially if you’re hiking during this mid, hot summer days. I took this trail counterclockwise, which is what I would recommend on a summer morning. Got there around 6PM. Excellent views of the park, Calaveras Reservoir and south bay area. Bay Area plants found along this trail are rare in rest of park. Leads through "Valley of the Giants." At 8,000 feet, the average temperature in Tuolumne Meadows is a high of 56 and a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit (13/ -4 degrees Celsius). Definitely pack sunscreen! The hike-in campground here is a little under 4 miles (6.5 km) from the trailhead in Yosemite Valley and about 3.5 miles (5.5 km) from the summit of Half Dome. Great boulders of greenstone, schist and metachert indicate a turbulent past. Nice hike. Apr 6 - May 17 Inquire at entry kiosk or visitor center. Only one entrance is only open during daytime hours, which is the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station. Please note this is a fragile ecosystem and watershed. Views include Glacier Point, Illilouette Falls, Yosemite Falls. Нужно сюда приехать весной - когда будет водопад! Leads through Jacob's Valley to Little Yosemite. Alameda Creek, Alameda County's largest stream, harbors an inviting creekside community of alder, willow and sycamore. Open Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays, 8:30am to 4pm, Closed all other days including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Diablo. Yosemite National Park is open year round, but much of the park closes to visitors come late autumn and the winter snows. Yosemite National Park is located in central California. High Valley Group Camp is closed until further notice. Hardly any shade. Ardenwood Historic Farm - CLOSED * Advanced Registration Required Bay Point Regional Shoreline - OPEN Gate Hours Weathered serpentine and sandstone outcrops. Bring a bear canister or use the communal bear lockers. Beautiful trails. 1895 Geary Road Excellent views of San Antonio Reservoir and Mt. From the Walnut Creek - Danville area, drive south on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the Sunol exit. Fee for in-person purchase is $2/person/year; by mail/phone/online $4/person/year for first five permits and $3/person/year for each additional permit after five. Mar 8 - Apr 5 Alameda Grove picnic area is available for reservation Saturday and Sunday only; Leyden Flats picnic area is closed to reservations until further notice.To make group picnic reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/canyon-view-trail-to-little-yosemite--2 The jaunt from Cloud’s Rest to Little Yosemite Valley isn’t particularly difficult; and in fact for the first mile or two, we skipped happily down the trail, our backpacks several pounds lighter, eager to hit the campsite early and float in the river all day. The jaunt from Cloud’s Rest to Little Yosemite Valley isn’t particularly difficult; and in fact for the first mile or two, we skipped happily down the trail, our backpacks several pounds lighter, eager to hit the campsite early and float in the river all day. > Sunol Visitor Center This unit has a granite rock fireplace in the living room, with a rustic pine mantle shelf, and is open to the dining area, with kitchen & skylights, to bring in that natural light. This trail is considered a “moderate” hike, so be prepared to put in some effort as you hike through the East Bay hills. Nice, easy, with an enticing creek running alongside the main trail. As many as 20 to 40 bird species are often seen in a single morning. Очень легкий хайк. Lots of parking too! Little Yosemite Valley Campgrounds is minimally developed and depends on the cooperation of campers to to keep it clean, safe, and functioning properly. https://www.fresnobee.com/news/california/yosemite/article244129992.html Oak woodland and grassland communities; fossiliferous sandstone outcrops. Guide/service dogs free A fun group to hike with. A few wilderness permits are available for those wishing to hike Half Dome and want to stay the night in Little Yosemite Valley. From Little Yosemite Valley, the hike to the summit of Half Dome is 4.1 miles. > Park Map [PDF] Please abide by the boundary signs and do not trespass onto Water Department lands that are not part of the lease arrangement. The backpack area is open year round. Easy, short trail that ends in the smallest “waterfall” I’ve ever seen. Naturalist-led activities include walks, hikes, camping, backpack and horseback programs and various other adventures. Beautiful trails. Proceed as noted above. 8am - 7pm Little Yosemite is a 3.5 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sunol, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail follows Alameda Creek, so plenty of water, shade, and nature (i.e. And dog friendly! The use of bear canisters and bear boxes has changed that. Fees: The massive basalt outcrop at Indian Joe Cave Rocks provides sport and challenge to rock climbers. 8am - 5pm The shortest and steepest route up is the Mist Trail, while the John Muir Trail takes a longer and lower angle path. Explore the tumbling rapids and waterfalls of Little Yosemite as we hike through the South Bay’s hidden gem: the Sunol Regional Wilderness! Perched high in the pine trees, with a great view, is the other half of the Sport Chalet duplex. 8am - 7pm » Camping Reservations. Date of experience: August 2019. I done this one by the stated trail and also going up by the river.. the river is more challenging but it’s a trill to do. > Trail Map bugs and birds) nearby. They also teach about natural and cultural history to children that meet current State Science and Social Science Curriculum Standards during the school year. It travels near steep granite cliffs and past both Vernal and Nevada Falls. It was a pretty hike and was definitely easier on the way back. See Mileage for a description of selected hikes. Recommended route: right after the bridge take a trail down to the stream. Little Yosemite The best way to get to the jumble of huge boulders and waterfalls on Alameda Creek that constitutes Little Yosemite is to turn right on Camp Ohlone Road a short distance. Sunol, CA Visit the Sunol Visitor Center for information about these programs and the self guiding Indian Joe Nature Trail. Little Yosemite Valley is a smaller glacial valley upstream in the Merced River drainage from the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park.The Merced River meanders through the 3.5 mi (5.6 km) long flat valley, draining out over Nevada Fall and Vernal Fall before emptying into the main Yosemite Valley.    Not much shade in the first 3.4 miles, some trees provide shade in the 3.4-4.5 mile area. Address Got here around 8:30 am and it was already quite hot. I was just doing a quick, easy hike for my niece. Beautiful little hike especially during the spring time were the grass is completely green. For information about campsites in other parks, please visit the Camping Page. Phone Number Little Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park: Address, Little Yosemite Valley Reviews: 3.5/5 Camp Ohlone road is a wider, easier trail with lots of foot traffic. (A permit is now required for day hikers and backpackers hiking to Half Dome.) A fun group to hike with. Exploration will reveal sandstone outcrops with fossils deposited in what was once ancient seabed. At the bottom of the exit turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed as noted above. ... › California › Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve › Canyon View Trail to Little Yosemite [CLOSED] › Photos Photos of Canyon View Trail to Little Yosemite [CLOSED] Canyon View Trail to Little Yosemite [CLOSED] 284 Reviews. View of the park, Alameda Creek watershed and Calaveras Reservoir. Under the East Bay Regional Park District's multi-use land management policy, cattle continue to graze in the 6,859-acre wilderness. Please do not short cut trails in steep areas, or slide in the grass on hillsides or banks. Buses: $25/per bus. Dogs: $2 per dog. Yosemite’s natural beauty is immortalized in the black-and-white landscape photographs of Ansel Adams (1902-1984), who at one point lived in the park and spent years photographing it. it was a great 6 hours spent exploring all of little yosemite. Mountain lions are uncommon, but are occasionally sighted. My dog really loved hiked in the stream. Highly recommended hiking up the hills instead of the trail that everyone is hiking on already. » More Info. From the Oakland-Berkeley area, drive east on I-580 to the junction with I-680. Maps are available at most of the bulletin boards at trailheads in the park, or you can print your own. The average temperature in Yosemite Valley is a high of 71 and a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit (22/ 6 degrees Celsius). Good view of Calaveras Reservoir. A wilderness permit is required to stay at these campgrounds. An Ohlone Wilderness Permit is required for each person age 12 years or older. Lots of foot traffic. Professional guides. Professional guides. A steep uphill hike leads to Quarter Dome where rangers will check that your wilderness permit includes Half Dome. I had so much fun with the hike up to "Little Yosemite Area" and then climbing the rocks and putting my feet in the water for a cool down! Hikers who cross into the San Francisco Water Department lands that connect Mission Peak Regional Preserve, Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness and Del Valle Regional Park, must carry the Ohlone Wilderness Trail map/permit. > Transit & Trails. Hikers must sign in at trailheads as they enter these lands. Nov 1 - Mar 7 Campgrounds. These trailheads include Lyell Canyon, Cathedral Lakes, Rafferty Creek, those leading to Little Yosemite Valley, and others. Everyone staying in LYV Campground needs to take appropriate measures to ensure no bears are attracted by food in the open. Alameda Creek Regional Trail - OPEN. Little Yosemite in Sunol is a scenic hike offering breathtaking oak lined canyon views and dramatic waterfalls. The small trail along the creek is nice and quiet, Camp Ohlone Road to Little Yosemite, Geary Road, Backpack Road, McCorkle, Indian Joe Creek, Cave Rocks, Vista Grande, Eagle View, McCorkle, Canyon View, Indian Joe Nature, Indian Joe Creek, Cave Rocks Road, High Valley Road, Flag Hill Road, Flag Hill Trails, Little Yosemite, Canyon View Trail, McCorkle Trail, Indian Joe Creek Trail to Canyon View Trail, Camp Ohlone Road, Little Yosemite, McCorckle, Cave Rocks, Eagle View, Visa Grande, Flag Hill, Little Yosemite and Indian Joe Creek Loop, McCorkle Trail, Indian Joe Creek Trail, Cave Rocks Road, Vista Grande Road, and Cerro Este Road Loop, Sunol Regional Wilderness Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Vista Ridge to Eagle View and Welch Creek, Indian Joe Nature, High Valley, Welch Creek Road, Maguire Peaks. Little Yosemite is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sunol, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. They loved it. West of Cloud’s Rest, the trail was wide open… It is open to the public through a lease agreement with the San Francisco Water Department, which owns the property. Yosemite is open year-round. The park reopens entirely in mid to late spring. Lovely trail. Notice: Swimming is NOT allowed in Alameda Creek in the Little Yosemite area. This is the payoff. Streamside, oak woodland, grassland communities. A wildflower identification kit may be checked out at the Visitor Center. 8am - 8pm Swimming is not allowed in Alameda Creek in the Little Yosemite area. Oct 1 - Oct 31 Creek is easily accessible through numerous connecting smaller trails, though might be steep for some and slippery if you’re wearing regular sneakers. A selection of replicate Indian artifacts, cultural and natural history books, nature study items, wildflower seed packet, trail permits and topographical maps and other items are for sale at the sales counter. To browse naturalist-led programs online visit, EBParksOnline.org. Sunol Visitor Center Weather in Yosemite in October is a little unpredictable; warm and sunny, or cold and overcast. Lots of people also going in the creek. Little Yosemite Valley, situated between Half Dome, Liberty Cap and the Cascade Cliffs, and straddling the Merced River, is within close proximity of the national park's main valley. Three of these campgrounds, Upper Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadows, are open year round. May 18 - Sep 8 A little waterfall in Little Yosemite (Sathish J/Flickr). The trail to Little Yosemite Valley starts at Happy Isles. There is no public transit  to Sunol Regional Park. > Sunol Main Entrance I noticed that people are starting to trash the place. Besides that the weather was amazing and the hike got me warmed up which is usually my goal cause I like to hike through the water. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 946051-888-EBPARKS, 1-888-327-2757, (Deaf or Hearing Impaired, use the TRS at 711), © 2018 East Bay Regional Park DistrictAll rights reserved, Sunol Regional Wilderness - Activity Calendar. Gentle rise in elevation. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Wildereness Regional Preserve was used almost exclusively as ranch land. Take I-680 south and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the Sunol exit. The Sunol naturalist staff provides additional opportunities to enjoy the park by leading nature hikes and coordinating special events.    Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.    Backpack trail and McCorkle have wonderful views and peaceful valleys, and these trails are much more technical than Camp Ohlone Rd. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve was used almost exclusively as ranch land. Separate arrangements may be made for overnight camping at Del Valle Regional Park (outside the Ohlone Wilderness and at the north end of the Ohlone Trail) by calling 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2. Wear face masks, keep the 6-foot social distance, and carry out all trash. The Sunol Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Sep. 9 – Sep 30. Headed counter clockwise around the trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. 8am - 8pm Explore the tumbling rapids and waterfalls of Little Yosemite as we hike through the South Bay’s hidden gem: the Sunol Regional Wilderness! Under the East Bay Regional Park District's multi-use land management policy, cattle continue to graze in the 6,859-acre wilderness. All Group Camps CLOSED; All Staging Areas and Trailhead Parking - OPEN Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline - OPEN. Spring brings wildflowers, including California poppies, mustard, goldfields and lupines, which carpet vast areas in yellow, orange and blue. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. There are camping options available as well. The hike-in campground here is a little under 4 miles (6.5 km) from the trailhead in Yosemite Valley and about 3.5 miles (5.5 km) from the summit of Half Dome. Backcountry campgrounds at Little Yosemite Valley and near the High Sierra camps (Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake, and Vogelsang) are not part of the campground reservation system. Each person age 12 years or older is required to have their own permit. By Mail: Send your name, address, phone number and check payable to EBRPD to The Reservations Department, EBRPD, 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, P.O. Formerly grazing land, Sunol Regional Wilderness is now a key piece of the East Bay Regional Park’s crown jewel, the Ohlone Wilderness Trail. Stage 1 restrictions apply to all park areas below 6,000 feet (but not to open designated campgrounds and open picnic areas with grills in the frontcountry). С детьми идеально, но имейте в виду, что они захотят постоянно подходить к ручью и дорога займет гораздо больше времени. open paved trail lead to Creek for kid to play water. It is open all winter long and the roads remain open barring rare instances of rockfall or other natural incidents which may temporarily block roads. $4 per trailered vehicle. To reach the Old Green Barn take the first left after the park entrance. Yosemite National Park shared an update about how their new day-use reservation system is going, talked about COVID-19 concerns, and answered questions from community members during a …    Family Campground - CLOSED 50% Capacity. Bring a bear canister or use the communal bear lockers. Click the map image below to see an enlarged version. Little Yosemite The best way to get to the jumble of huge boulders and waterfalls on Alameda Creek that constitutes Little Yosemite is to turn right on Camp Ohlone Road a short distance. I would recommend this to everyone who loves to be in nature and loves hiking! You may purchase your permit in one of the following ways: By Phone: call the Reservations Department at. Camping is by advance reservation only (5 business days); phone 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757 press option 2, or visit the Camping page for details. Everyone staying in LYV Campground needs to take appropriate measures to ensure no bears are attracted by food in the open. Little Yosemite Valley lies upstream from Nevada Fall, at an elevation of 6,100 feet (1,860 meters). Notice COVID-19 & Wildfire Park Closures & Parking Restrictions to Limit Overcrowding, Address Public & Staff Safety - You can help us keep the Regional Parks open by cooperating with the statewide shelter-in-place order and park rules. Little Yosemite Valley lies upstream from Nevada Fall, at an elevation of 6,100 feet (1,860 meters). Indian Joe Cave Rocks. Please abide by the boundary signs and do not trespass into Water Department lands that are not part of the lease. Little Yosemite is a scenic gorge on Alameda Creek about two miles upstream from the Visitor Center. Maps Of course, some roads close because of snowstorms, usually around November through May or June. Grassland, oak woodland. There are all kinds of tagging on all the rocks which is really unfortunate. It is however extremely heavily trafficked, making it challenging if not impossible to socially distance. Formerly grazing land, Sunol Regional Wilderness is now a key piece of the East Bay Regional Park’s crown jewel, the Ohlone Wilderness Trail. Chaparral, oak woodland, grassland communities. These trailheads include Lyell Canyon, Cathedral Lakes, Rafferty Creek, those leading to Little Yosemite Valley, and others. Transit & Trails: Sunol Regional Wilderness (transit, biking, and walking directions). One-mile loop, self-guided nature trail - get booklet at Visitor Center. Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants. At 8,000 feet, the average temperature in Tuolumne Meadows is a high of 56 and a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit (13/ -4 degrees Celsius). Little Yosemite, Canyon View Trail, McCorkle Trail is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Sunol, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. they had closed the lot because it was full at 3 when we left. Little Yosemite Valley is the most popular area in the Yosemite Wilderness, mainly because it provides easy access to Half Dome.Wilderness permits for the trails leading to Little Yosemite Valley are the most difficult to obtain, and a wilderness permit reservation is strongly recommended. If you want to avoid crowds get there early, as it’s a popular trail. From Fremont, drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road (near the town of Sunol.) Parking: $5/seasonal, weekends and holidays. It's a short 2 miles upstream from the visitors center and is open 8am to dusk all year long. Today, camping, picnicking, hiking … For general information about the Ohlone Wilderness, phone 1-888-EBPARKS option 3 x4559. The trail overlooks a piece of Little Yosemite, with an obvious, well-worn cutoff trail that leads down to the canyon floor. Park Entrances (510) 544-3249 If you don’t want to do the uphill section in the sun, you may want to do the reverse direction (clockwise) around the loop, Went Saturday at noon and there was still space in the lot. Weather in Yosemite in October is a little unpredictable; warm and sunny, or cold and overcast. Length 2.2 miElevation gain 196 ftRoute type Out & back Little Yosemite is open to the public through a lease agreement with the San Francisco Water Department, which owns the property. I went at 1130 and left around 430 when the crowds showed up. There are picnic sites and barbecue pits available on a first-come, first served basis. Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381. 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