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    4.7 (11 reviews)

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    Swimming beach in the other side of the bridge
    Christy M.

    This is a great picnic area and Yosemite. We were staying at Curry Village, where you cannot cook, so we came here for the afternoon. Shade can be a commodity, so if you have your own shade structure it's not a bad idea to bring it, along with extra camp chairs if your party is large. The swimming is a lot of fun, and even though the bridge says not to jump off of it, many people dead. There is a slight current right under the bridge, so be aware that week swimmers or little children will need to be supervised. There are the train style bathrooms on site, and grills available. Parking can be a definite challenge, so either be patient or try to get there early to secure a spot

    River from the Picnic Area
    Anita R.

    The question on everyone's mind is, why isn't this a "Swinging" Bridge? The answer is, due to repeated flood damage the "Swinging Bridge" was replaced with the current bridge in 1965. This is a great place to stop and stretch your legs. Besides the bridge, there are Pit Toilets, Picnic Tables, BBQ Pits, a beach, swimming, and some nice picture opportunities. If you are lucky you may capture a picture of Yosemite Falls and it's reflection on the river. There is parking on the roadway.

    Vladmir T.

    Nice Swimming Spot To Cool Off And Make The Feet Smell Better! Not sure why it's called swinging when it's a not swinging bridge... Nice spot near the valley and on the river to get some water time and cool off a bit from the summer heat and also make the sore and sweaty hiking feet smell and feel better! Easy access with the Yosemite Park Shuttles...

    Views from the bridge
    Alexandra B.

    Beautiful location to stop and take amazIng photographs while standing over the bridge. There is a parking area, bathrooms and picnic tables. If the river is low, there is also a small Sandy beach. You can also park in here and walk your dog on the paved trail. The paved trail is one of the Pet friendly areas in Yosemite.

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    Hidden Falls aka Tenaya Creek Falls - On top of the cascades and some hail on my jacket

    Hidden Falls aka Tenaya Creek Falls

    2.3(3 reviews)
    4.5 km

    Would not recommend. There is no shortage of great attractions in Yosemite Valley that are easily…read moreaccessible... this is not one of them. Tenaya Canyon is probably the most dangerous part of the park. There are no trails, lots of loose and slippery rocks. It's easy to get lost. No cell reception. The falls are often completely dry. Also watch out for human feces / tp in this area due to the popularity of the mirror lake trail. Always use leave no trace wilderness ethics while hiking! Pack it in/ pack it out

    Okay look, the first thing you need to know about this area is that it is NOT a hiking trail…read more Tenaya Creek runs down Tenaya Canyon, which makes this a canyoneering route. Canyoneering routes have more similarities with climbing routes than with hiking trails. What you are actually hiking on is the decent trail for Tenaya Canyon, which highly experienced canyoneers will come down from Olmstead Point by Tenaya Lake. There is no signage, no marked trail. There is also dangerous terrain like loose talus fields, creek crossings over fallen logs. Rock falls and flash floods can occur without warning, especially in the spring when the snowpack is thawing. This route requires technical gear like ropes and harnesses and belay devices, and an understanding of how to use all that gear. I know that people have put reviews of this place as being beautiful, and it is, but it is NOT a casual hike. If you are a first time visitor, if you have not hiked the other trails in the valley, if you don't have experience canyoneering, using ropes, traversing slick rocks, reading water levels or even just hiking in general, DO NOT GO HERE. The simple fact of the matter is that there are places that not everyone can get to safely. Know your own limitations. This is an article on from the NPS website about 2 day-hikers who went into Tenaya Canyon and got lost: https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/lost-and-unprepared-in-tenaya-canyon.htm This is a report on a major rockfall that fell into the canyon from Rock and Ice Magazine: https://rockandice.com/climbing-news/massive-rockfall-in-yosemites-tenaya-canyon/ People die in Tenaya Canyon fairly often. If you read the book "Off the Wall, Death in Yosemite" you'll find several other stories of people who have died there. Because of this, the National Park Service has made it illegal to camp in this area, and strongly discourages people from going here unless highly experienced. So if you have the know how and experience then proceed at your own risk. But if you are looking for a casual, fun hike in the park, look elsewhere. If you're looking for something with less crowds, look outside of Yosemite Valley, to the other 99% of the park.

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    Hidden Falls aka Tenaya Creek Falls - The Cascades

    The Cascades

    Hidden Falls aka Tenaya Creek Falls - Just the 3 Cascades and I chilling in the morning.

    Just the 3 Cascades and I chilling in the morning.

    Hidden Falls aka Tenaya Creek Falls - Top of the cascades. Rocks were extremely slippery from the mist, rain, hail and snow. So yeah I didn't get much closer.

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    Top of the cascades. Rocks were extremely slippery from the mist, rain, hail and snow. So yeah I didn't get much closer.

    Hidden Treasure Gold Mine

    Hidden Treasure Gold Mine

    3.8(12 reviews)
    77.8 km

    Columbia CA is a find in and of itself, and this gold panning activity is just one of the reasons I…read moresay that so confidently. The attractions here are super affordable and, in some cases, free, and they're truly captivating. For about $20 you get a bag of dirt to pan with guaranteed gold in it, a panning lesson, and access to the panning area for the whole day. That's right. This isn't one and done. It's for the entire day. The lesson is fast and furious, but you get the idea by the end. If you don't, just wait for someone else to get theirs and listen in for a refresher. The speed of the lesson and the fact there's no one there to ask questions after is the only reason I'm taking a star off. That said, you can go inside and ask for help, but that takes you away. The man who taught us was kind and gentle with the lesson, and he made sure the kids found their gold. The look on their faces was priceless! I truly thought they'd be done after that one pan but they were so captivated by the idea of finding treasure that I'm sure we spent at least an hour sifting through the sand for gems. This was money well spent, and if you're vacationing in the area, I would highly recommend this be in your plans.

    A good time for all. Grab a pan and start panning. Left with garnets and citrine gemstones (panned…read morereally hard for them). Kid friendly activity, there is a park nearby, a small old town to walk through and plenty of public restrooms and parking available.

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    Hidden Treasure Gold Mine
    Hidden Treasure Gold Mine
    Hidden Treasure Gold Mine - Some real 49ers.

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    Some real 49ers.

    Historical Landmark No. 423 - 10.22.16  Chinese Camp's Fandango Hall. It was one of the town's hot spots

    Historical Landmark No. 423

    3.7(3 reviews)
    74.9 km

    3.5 Stars I have to…read morerevisit this place as our first time visit didn't satisfy my curiosity. After reading more about it there was more to this historic place than the old buildings and ruins on Main Street! Hubby and I enjoy visiting ghost towns and seeing ruins. This is a semi ghost town as is the town of Goldfield in Nevada (along U.S. Route 95) with a population of 268. Chinese Camp has a population of 150 on the town sign but 2010 census showed a population of 126 and not a single Chinese person or person of Asian descent for that matter living in town. We walked along Main Street, the part of the street where old unoccupied buildings remain standing. Clearly they look like buildings not fit for living space but many of them say Private Property or No Trespassing so I'm not sure if we were invading people's privacy. We walked up to the State Historical Marker No. 423 located on Highway 120 and read the inscription. The old ruins were fascinating to see (if you're into this stuff). My favorite ghost town thus far was Bodie! Interesting history. It's obvious how the town came by its name as it is estimated as many as five thousand Chinese populated the town at one time. In 1856 a disagreement among Chinese miners ended up in a battle challenge between two local secret Chinese-American societies (these are called tongs). 2,500 Chinese fought using just knives and pitchforks, four were killed before one side retreated. No Chinese person has lived in this city since 1930. This semi ghost town is a remnant of the California Gold Rush mining town and located at the junction of Highway 49 north and Highway 120 west. Review #0596

    Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail California Landmark 423…read moreChinese Camp "Reportedly founded about 1849 by group of Englishmen who employed Chinese as miners. Much surface gold found on hills and flats. Headquarters for stage lines in early 1850's, and for several California Chinese Mining Companies. First Chinese Tong War in state fought near here between Sam yap and Yan Woo Tongs. Present stone and brick post office built 1854, still standing. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church built 1855, restored 1949, First Pastor, Father Henry Aleric."

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    Historical Landmark No. 423 - St. Xavier’s Catholic Church in Chinese Camp photo by Skyler Brown

    St. Xavier’s Catholic Church in Chinese Camp photo by Skyler Brown

    Historical Landmark No. 423 - 10.22.16  Chinese Camp's Buck Store

    10.22.16 Chinese Camp's Buck Store

    Historical Landmark No. 423 - 10.22.16  State Historical Marker No. 423 located on Highway 120

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    10.22.16 State Historical Marker No. 423 located on Highway 120

    Pioneer Cemetery - John C. Anderson "Who was killed by a horse in July 1867. Age 55

    Pioneer Cemetery

    4.3(3 reviews)
    22.4 km

    Between 2007 and 2023, there were 173 recorded deaths in Yosemite, making it one of the parks with…read morea higher number of fatalities in the national park system. AMERICA! A few visitors rest in the Pioneer Cemetery, like Sadie Schaeffer, a young tourist who drowned in the Merced River, and laborers like Henry Eddy, who was found deceased in his tent. Many graves are marked with simple wooden boards or rough-hewn stones, some bearing only the inscription "A Boy," their identities lost to time. If they buried Adam Yauch here, he could have been "B Boy." Notable burials include preservationist Galen Clark (1814-1910), who planted the very sequoias that tower over his gravesite. Promoter James Mason Hutchings (1820-1902), who organized the first tourist parties. George Anderson (1835-1884), the first person to summit Half Dome. James Chenowith Lamon (1817-1875), the first non-native to settle here. Pioneering landscape photographer George Fiske (1835-1918). Florence Hutchings (1864-1881), the first non-native born in the valley. Forest Sanford Townsley (1882-1943), destined by name to be the chief ranger for 27 years.

    Not spooky if thats what you're looking for. Its a great place to stroll around when you want to…read moreget away from getting away. The cemetery is filled with people who settled (by settled I mean non Ahwahneechees natives) in to the valley in the mid 1800's. People both young and old who perished by drowning, disease or good ol ripe old age have been laid to rest here. Check it out next time you're here.

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    Pioneer Cemetery - Bring your BOO!

    Bring your BOO!

    Pioneer Cemetery - Welcome sign.

    Welcome sign.

    Pioneer Cemetery - Family Plot.

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    Family Plot.

    Town of Lee Vining - Driving thru

    Town of Lee Vining

    4.3(6 reviews)
    47.6 km

    Pulled into the RV park late one night, exhausted. Office was closed. Slept for awhile, then hit…read morethe road at sunrise. Cute little town

    Love the town of Lee Vining. After driving thru Yosemite on Tioga Road 120 , continue on hwy 395…read morethen BOOM!!! , the town appears. About 10 miles after passing thru the East Gate ( of Yosemite). Cute little resort town , love the fact that there are no chain restaurants/ coffee shops in the whole entire town. No McDonald's or Starbucks in sight. We stopped at this cute little old school diner called Nicely's for BLT sandwich and fries ... and a huge Mono Lake size ice cream sundae:) All delicious and friendly service. After our tummies are full , we drove to see Mono Lake. To me , this lake is just okay. Not spectacularly pretty because no trees or vegetation around the lake , looking dried. Not much water in the lake. However , wait till night time. We went to see the Tufas in the dark . OMG!!!!!!!!!!! We could see the Milky Way and gazillion stars in the dark sky. I had NEVER seen that many stars in my life. Simply AMAZING!!!!!! No words can describe. Well worth the 10 hour ( round trip ) drive. Next morning we drive up to Convict Lake, Virginia Lake and June Lake. Snow capped mountains towering over the crystal clear lakes ... the changing colors of the leaves , cool crisp autumn air ... breathtakingly beautiful.

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    Town of Lee Vining - Mono Lake, from the highway just north of town.

    Mono Lake, from the highway just north of town.

    Town of Lee Vining
    Town of Lee Vining

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