5 daysFamily (2 adults, 2 kids)4,821 views128 copiesby 🏔️ SierraHiker92
Perfect family trip to Yosemite — kid-friendly hikes, waterfalls, and stargazing. We did Half Dome views without the strenuous climb! Highlights include Mirror Lake trail (flat, great for toddlers), the Valley View loop, and an evening ranger program. We packed lunches every day which saved money and time.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival & Valley Floor
- •Check into Curry Village
- •Valley View loop walk (1.5 mi)
- •Evening ranger talk at campfire
🍽️ Dinner at Degnan's Kitchen
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Day 2 — Waterfalls Day
- •Lower Yosemite Falls trail (easy)
- •Bridalveil Fall viewpoint
- •Swim at Merced River beach
🍽️ Packed picnic lunch
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Day 3 — Mirror Lake & Meadows
- •Mirror Lake loop (5 mi, flat)
- •Yosemite Museum & Indian Village
- •Junior Ranger program for kids
🍽️ Pizza at Degnan's
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Day 4 — Glacier Point
- •Drive to Glacier Point (1hr)
- •Taft Point trail (2.2 mi)
- •Sunset at Glacier Point
🍽️ Packed lunch, campfire dinner
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Day 5 — Departure
- •Tunnel View photo stop
- •Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
- •Depart via Hwy 41
🍽️ Breakfast at lodge
Pro Tips from SierraHiker92
- 💡Book Curry Village cabins 6+ months ahead in summer
- 💡The Valley shuttle is free and runs every 20 min — use it!
- 💡Mirror Lake is best visited early morning for reflections
- 💡Pack layers — it can be 90°F in the valley and 50°F at Glacier Point
- 💡The Junior Ranger program is free and kids love the badges
🎒 Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoesSunscreen SPF 50+Reusable water bottlesPicnic blanketHeadlamps for evening programs
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