Hike Giant Sequoias in Yosemite With Riverside Cookout
Hike Giant Sequoias and end with a riverside cookout
Duration
6 hours
Includes
Guide, transport, cookout
Highlights
Hike among Giant Sequoias on a historic stagecoach road, then head to a riverside beach for swimming and a cookout. Learn about the history and ecology of these trees along the way.
- Hike about 3 miles round trip on a moderate route
- Walk through a tunnel tree and crawl through a fallen giant
- Explore Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Swim at a riverside beach after the hike
- Ride with provided transportation from select Highway 120 locations
What's Included
- Riverside cookout (hotdogs with fixings, kettle chips, fruit, dessert)
- Local guide who is a Wilderness First Responder
- Transportation from select locations along Highway 120
- National Park entrance fee, if applicable
- Commemorative Echo Camp cup
- Filtered water
- First aid and emergency equipment
Things to know
Group tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old. The hike starts around 6,000 feet elevation and descends 400–500 feet in 1 mile.
Starting in 2026, non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older may be charged a Yosemite nonresident fee of $100 per person or $250 per group at the gate.
Cancellation Policy
Easy cancelations rate: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a $25.00 processing fee; within 24 hours, refunded 50%. Non-refundable rate: 50% refund if cancelled at least 48 hours before; within 48 hours and no-shows are not refunded. No cancellation fee if operator cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
FAQs
The group tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old. If you want to bring younger kids, book a custom private adventure (available for all ages).
Expect about 3 miles (4.8 km) of hiking on a moderate route. You start around 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) of elevation and descend about 400–500 feet (120 meters) in the first mile (1.6 km).
You typically can’t buy lunch on the tour. Bring a bag lunch or plan ahead with a Custom Hiker’s Lunch so you can maximize time in the park.
Meeting details
Select Locations Along Highway 120
Related locations
Yosemite National Park
Admission includedStanding on the valley floor of Yosemite National Park, the scale of what surrounds you takes a moment to absorb. El Capitan rises nearly 3,000 feet on one side while Half Dome anchors the eastern skyline. Ribbons of snowmelt cascade from ledges high above, and the Merced River moves quietly through meadows of tall grass below. Yosemite National Park rewards those who linger long enough to notice the smaller details alongside the grand ones.
