Comments on: Yosemite National Park Winter Road Closures

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:30:21 +0000

Hello Mayra.I do think there is printed information available in Spanish. In April the valley floor will likely be snow-free, but there will be much snow at higher elevations.

I don’t know anything about the hotels in the park. I camp!

By: MAYRA ORTIZ

MAYRA ORTIZ — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:02:01 +0000

I’M GOING TO THE PARK IN APRIL 18 -24. WHAT LIMITATION I WILL HAVE IN THOSE DAYS. I’M GOING FROM PUERTO RICO ONLY TO SEE THE PARK. WHAT HOTEL DO YOU RECOMEND? THE PARK HAVE SPANISH TALKING GUIDE?

By: John Soares

John Soares — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:42:51 +0000

Hello Betsy! Thanks for checking out the blog, and Roy’s blog is especially a winner.

Here’s this from the Yosemite website: “You can check on current road conditions and chain restrictions by calling 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1).”

I suggest you actually get there and assess the weather, snow conditions, time of day, and how you are all feeling before picking a hike. The nearby visitor center will be able to give you suggestions for a good hike.

Have a great time!

By: Betsy Vallejo

Betsy Vallejo — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:02:40 +0000

We’re heading to Yosemite on New Years Day weekend. Any recommended hikes for Yosemite this time of year other then Lower Yosemite Falls? We’re staying at Curry Village. We have an almost 8 year old that loves the outdoors.
Also thinking of entering into park at Hwy 41 to go sledding at Goat Meadows. Would tires with chains work for that?
I see Roy Scribner posts here – I found his post ://www.campingblogger.net/ that was also helpful to me. Our family enjoys camping Northern CA, eastern sierra, death valley, etc – so will stay tuned to these blogs. Thanks!

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:48:28 +0000

Glad to hear 41 was clear, although that may be changing right now with this new storm.

Sounds like a fun trip!

By: Roy Scribner

Roy Scribner — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:06:15 +0000

Took the family sledding on Saturday – Hwy 41 was completely clear, at least up to Wawona (~6,000 feet?). Venturing off the highway onto unimproved roads required 4-wheel drive, as there was a pretty good layer of ice on top of the snow.